🏏T20 Asia Cup 2025: IND vs SL, Match 18, A1 vs B1 - Super 4 @Dubai🏏 - Page 4

Teams:

India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara

Suryakumar Yadav: Just continue doing what we have been doing. We were actually looking to bat first. Good atmosphere, good game and we are looking forward to it. It is part of the game (dropped catches). We have two changes - Bumrah and Dube are out, Arshdeep and Harshit come in.

India XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh

Originally posted by: SoniRita

India XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh

Originally posted by: Arziya

Thanks for the tag!

ICC found SKY guilty in Pahalgam comments made against in conference and after match against pak :(

India has appealed the verdict but I hope this doesn’t go far for SKY

let’s hope India wins this and final on Sunday!!

Tilak Varma: Finishing the games is something I am looking for. It came in the right moment in the Pakistan game, and I loved it. Since last couple of years, I have batted all over, so I am used to it. Gauti sir said everyone should be flexible in the batting order, and we are mentally ready for every position, and I am batting according to the situation. I love doing a lot of fitness - inspired by Virat bhai. I want to maintain that and I always love to run on the field. I also spend a lot of time in the gym. (Journey so far at the Asia Cup and the pitches) The pitches have been on the slower side, but I have already spoken to Surya bhai. It is generally on the slower side but usually, it is even slower, and now it is a little better. But slower than the wickets in India.

Soni meri maa, zara positive commentary dena 🙏

Aur pessimism flaunt karne waali maa, main soch raha hoon, aap ko block kar doon jab tak final nahin hoti

A little surprising that India have opted to rest Dube, given he has not set the world alight with his batting at this Asia Cup. Bumrah being left out is along expected lines, with Arshdeep getting a game. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have brought in a more batting-oriented all-rounder, although Liyanage can also chip in with a few overs of pace.

Karthik Siram: "In recent years, India seems to be embracing a plug-and-play approach with their T20 batting order. Personally, I'd love to see Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson open today. It would give them crucial exposure to the new ball, especially useful if the top order collapses early in the final against Pakistan." -- India have been funky with their batting orders, but reckon they will not go down this drastic route today.

Originally posted by: TheMinion

Soni meri maa, zara positive commentary dena 🙏

Aur pessimism flaunt karne waali maa, main soch raha hoon, aap ko block kar doon jab tak final nahin hoti

waise aaj dead rubber game hai so

The players line up for their respective national anthems. The Sri Lankan national anthem is up first, and it will be followed by India's.