India vs. Sri Lanka: When, where, and how to watch the Asia Cup final live
India is set to take on Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final on Sunday at the Colombo Stadium.
India was the first to enter the final with a thumping 41-run win over a spirited Sri Lanka in a Super 4 match earlier this week. Hence, the loss to Bangladesh on Friday did not affect its chances as it already entered the final with four points and a much better run rate than other teams.
Later, Sri Lanka also secured its berth in the Asia Cup final after snatching a two-wicket victory over Pakistan on Thursday.
Meanwhile, India has called Washington Sundar as a cover for the injured Axar Patel for the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Axar sustained several injuries during India's six-run loss to Bangladesh in their last Super Four match on Friday.
Sri Lanka off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana has also been ruled out of the Asia Cup final clash against India on Sunday due to a hamstring injury.
India, Sri Lanka eye Asia crown for World Cup momentum
India is eyeing its eighth title, while SL will be aiming for its seventh. Team India will be looking to end its five-year trophy drought in multi-nation events on Sunday. The Asia Cup trophy will also boost Team India's spirit ahead of the ODI Cricket World Cup.
India's last title across the three formats came in 2018, when Rohit's side beat Bangladesh in the Asia Cup by three wickets in Dubai.
Since that victory, India's inability to master crunch matches and occasions has been startling.
India reached the semifinals of the 50-over World Cup in 2019 and the T20 World Cup in 2022, besides losing against New Zealand and Australia in the WTC finals in 2019 and 2023, respectively.
Washington Sundar called up as cover for injured Axar Patel for
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