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India vs Sri Lanka: What Happens If Asia Cup Final Between IND And SL Is Washed Out On Sunday?

The Asia Cup 2023 matches have been severely affected by rain during the entire stretch of the competition and the final between India and Sri Lanka on Sunday was not different. The toss took place on time but the game did not start as rain halted proceedings at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and the entire ground had to be covered properly by the groundstaff. If match is completely washed out on Sunday, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has kept a reserve day for the final on Monday (September 18). The final is the second match to have a reserve day after the India vs Pakistan Super 4 clash.

Asia Cup 2023 Final: India Make Huge Changes To Playing XI Against Sri Lanka, Name Surprise Inclusion

The Indian cricket team made six changes to the playing XI from the side that lost the Super 4 match against Bangladesh as the Rohit Sharma-led side take on Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final on Sunday. Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj made their way back to the side while Washington Sundar was included in place of the injured Axar Patel. Patel played an impressive knock of 42 against Bangladesh but ended up suffering a left quadriceps strain.

Watch: Virat Kohli Mobbed By Fans Ahead Of Asia Cup Final, As Other Players Walk By

Team India face a stern test as they take on Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final on Sunday in Colombo. After a disappointing defeat to Bangladesh on Friday, Rohit Sharma and his team will welcome back big names for the summit clash, including star batter Virat Kohli, who was rested alongside four others for the dead-rubber. Kohli has been in stunning form in the Asia Cup, smashing an unbeaten 122 against Pakistan in the Super 4 stage. Ahead of the final, Kohli was mobbed by fans, despite the presence of security personnel. The video is now viral.

"Can Make A Difference": Sunil Gavaskar On India Star Ahead Of Asia Cup Final vs Sri Lanka

Ahead of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels Kuldeep Yadav "can make a difference" for the Rohit Sharma-led side. Kuldeep has been the pick of the bowlers for India so far in the tournament, with nine wickets in three matches. He was rested for India's final Super 4 match against Bangladesh, but scalped four wickets during his last outing against Sri Lanka earlier this week. Gavaskar explained why batters find it difficult to tackle Kuldeep, who is India's leading wicket-taker in ODIs in 2023.

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma Set To Surpass Sachin Tendulkar, Equal MS Dhoni For Historic Feats

In the 15th edition of Asia cup across formats India take on Sri Lanka in search for the 8th Asia Cup title. Sri Lanka will be defending their championship (won in 2022, T20Is). India will be playing 10th final in Asia Cup across format, seven times they have faced Sri Lanka in the Final. India has won four times in the seven encounters in Asia Cup Final. Out of the three defeats for India v SL, two of them have come in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka will be playing their 12th Asia Cup final across format.

"Khala Ka Ghar Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar On India Having It Easy In Asia Cup Final

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has warned Team India ahead of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. The Rohit Sharma-led side received a timely wake up call following its loss to Bangladesh in the final Super 4 fixture on Friday. While India had rested several key players for the game, including star batter Virat Kohli, Akhtar suggested that it was a embarrassing defeat. Sri Lanka defeated tournament favourties Pakistan to reach the final, and Akhtar feels that winning the final won't be a cakewalk for India.

Hardik Pandya Has "Shouldered Responsibilities Very Well": Ex-India Star

Hardik Pandya has grown in stature as India's premier all-rounder in the last couple of years, and former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar on Saturday said, the colourful Baroda cricketer gives the team a lot of balance and will be a vital presence in the World Cup. Pandya will return to action during the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday, after he was given a rest in the Super Four match against Bangladesh. The final of Asia Cup 2023 will be played in Colombo.

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Final: Hourly Weather Update Of Colombo

The Indian cricket team eyes a record-extending 8th title as it take on Sri Lanka in final of the Asia Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India are the most successful side in the history of the Asia Cup with seven titles, while Sri Lanka can join them at the top with a win on Sunday. India were narrowly beaten in their final Super 4 match against Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka edged out Pakistan to set up a final date with Rohit Sharma and co. India rested their first-choice players for the game against Bangladesh, but is expected to line-up with the strongest possible XI.

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India vs Sri Lanka: What Happens If Asia Cup Final Between IND And SL Is Washed Out On Sunday?

Asia Cup 2023 Final: India Make Huge Changes To Playing XI Against Sri Lanka, Name Surprise Inclusion

Watch: Virat Kohli Mobbed By Fans Ahead Of Asia Cup Final, As Other Players Walk By

"Can Make A Difference": Sunil Gavaskar On India Star Ahead Of Asia Cup Final vs Sri Lanka

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma Set To Surpass Sachin Tendulkar, Equal MS Dhoni For Historic Feats

"Khala Ka Ghar Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar On India Having It Easy In Asia Cup Final

Hardik Pandya Has "Shouldered Responsibilities Very Well": Ex-India Star

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Final: Hourly Weather Update Of Colombo