Fri Sep 26 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## India to Bat First Against Sri Lanka in Final Super 4 Match of Asia Cup 2025

**Dubai, UAE -** India will bat first against Sri Lanka in their final Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bowl.

India, already qualified for the final, will be looking to fine-tune their preparations ahead of their highly anticipated clash against Pakistan on September 28th. This will be the first time in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup that the two arch-rivals will face off in the final.

Early in the innings, India lost opener Shubman Gill for just 4 runs. Abhishek Sharma is currently batting aggressively, while Captain Suryakumar Yadav is looking to find his rhythm.

**Playing XIs:**

* **India:** Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
* **Sri Lanka:** Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara

India has made two changes to their lineup, with Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana replacing Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube.

Suryakumar Yadav, leading the team in this tournament, will be eager to get into form with the bat before the final. India’s spin attack, which has been economical in this tournament so far, will pose a significant challenge to the Sri Lankan middle order.

India is undefeated in the tournament so far. The upcoming final promises to be a thrilling encounter, and this match against Sri Lanka will be crucial in ensuring they are well-prepared.

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