Team India (IND) will face co-hosts Sri Lanka (SL) in their upcoming match in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage. The match will take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday, September 12.
Indian team have been playing matches on consecutive days due to their game against Pakistan being postponed to the reserve day on Monday, September 11. Both teams will be determined to secure a favourable result to enhance their chances of reaching the final of the ACC event.
So far in the tournament, Sri Lanka have won all their games, while India have won one game against Nepal and had two matches against Pakistan interrupted by rain, with one of them being played on September 11.
In their history of ODI matches, India and Sri Lanka have faced each other 165 times, with India leading the head-to-head record 96-57, and 12 matches ending without a result.
The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is known for its sporting pitch. Pacers can expect good bounce and lateral movement, while batters will be rewarded for their stroke-play. The toss-winning captain may prefer to chase.
Sri Lanka recently defeated Bangladesh in their previous Super Four game, securing a 21-run victory, courtesy of a brilliant knock by Sadeera Samarawickrama which was later supported very well by their bowlers. Another win against India will put them in a strong position for the final.
