India Vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Siraj's six-wicket haul powers India to 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka and record 8th Asia Cup title

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Siraj's six-wicket haul is best performance by an Indian pacer in a final 

Mohammed Siraj's performance is the best by an Indian pacer in an ODI tournament final. The best performance by an Indian bowler is Anil Kumble's 6 for 12 against South Africa in the Hero Cup final.  

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Siraj's six-wicket haul is best by a bowler against Sri Lanka 

With his six wicket for 21 in the Asia Cup final today, Mohammed Siraj clocked the best bowling figure by a batsman against Sri Lanka.  

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sri Lanka register their lowest score in ODI format

Sri Lanka's score of 50 in today's match was their lowest versus India in the format. Also, this is their lowest in any ODI final to date.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sri Lanka register unwanted record against India

As Sri Lanka stuttered to 12 for 6, it recorded the lowest ODI score at the fall of the sixth wicket by a full-member ICC nation.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Siraj becomes second-fastest bowler to complete 50 ODI wickets

Mohammed Siraj took his 50th wicket during the India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup final match today. He took his 50th ODI wicket on his 1002th delivery, the second-fastest after Sri Lankan Ajantha Mendis, who took his 50th wicket on his 847th ball. 

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sri Lanka stutter to their lowest score against India

As India thrashed Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup in Colombo today, a number of records were shattered. In the match, Sri Lanka were bundled out for their lowest score against India at 50 runs.  

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sri Lanka ground handed a cheque of $50,000 for their outstanding work  

Sri Lanka ground staff have been given a cheque of $50,000 for their outstanding work during the tournament. National curator Godfrey Dabrare collects up the award.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | And the Player-of-the-Series award for Asia Cup final goes to..  

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been adjudged Player-of-the-Series for taking nine wickets.   

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | And the Man-of-the-Match award for Asia Cup final goes to..  

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been adjudged Man-of-the-Match for his outstanding performance of six wickets in today's match.  

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sri Lanka's Pathirana top wicket-taker in Asia Cup  

Sri Lankan bowler Matheesha Pathirana emerged the highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup 2023. He finished the tournament with 11 wicket. 

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Top run scorer in Asia Cup tournament 

India's Shubman Gill is the top run scorer in the Asia Cup. He aggregated 302 runs. 

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sri Lankan coach disappointed by team's performance against India

Chris Silverwood, Sri Lanka, said after his team's lacklustre performance at the Asia Cup, said, "It is below par. The way we got dismissed is very disappointing, think there's a lot of reflection to be done in the dressing. I think today we've come up against a very high class bowling attack, thought Siraj was superb. At the same time I think we made our own life difficult as well. We came in here with some of the younger bowlers, some of whom have shone. In the batting we've seen Sadeera come through, we've seen some good stuff in there. But today it's been disappointing. I'm sure there'll be a lot of questions asked, but best to assess it in the morning when the emotions have calmed down."

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India-Sri Lanka Asia Cup final was third-shortest ODI ever

While India vs Sri Lanka match in Colombo today ended in 129 balls, the shortest-ever ODI was held between Nepal and the United States in February 2020, which ended in just 104 deliveries. The second-shortest was played between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in December 2001, which ended in just 120 balls.   

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India-Sri Lanka asia Cup final was the 3rd shortest ODI ever

The match between India and Sri Lanka was the third-shortest match ever in terms of deliveries as it finished in just 129 deliveries.  

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Siraj's heroics powers India to 10-wicket win over Lanka and record 8th Asia Cup title

After Sri Lanka's 50 runs in their innings, Indian openers Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill made the mockery of a small score as India ease to a 10-wicket thumping victory in the Asia Cup title. This is India' record 8th Asia Cup title in the 15 editions of the tournament. 

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Kishan lauds Siraj's spell as India zoom past Sri Lanka to win record 8th Asia Cup title

"All credit to the bowlers, they bowled incredibly well. They were on point from the very first ball. Especially Siraj who was exceptional. We've played a few matches here and we knew it wasn't easy to bat second, but it's okay to lose tosses and we were ready for any situation. Opening was a nice opportunity to go out and play my shots and rotate the strike. Thanks to the skipper for the opportunity. I was just looking to do what I've been doing in the middle order."

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India near victory; set to clinch Asia Cup title

Indian openers Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill gave the team a good start. The team is set to win the match.

Brief Scores: 

END OF OVER 5
11 runs
IND: 45/0
CRR: 9.00 • RRR: 0.13 • Need 6 runs from 45 overs
Shubman Gill
23 (15b 5x4)
Ishan Kishan
21 (15b 3x4)
Matheesha Pathirana
2-0-21-0
Dunith Wellalage
1-0-2-0

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Gill hits 3 fours in a row; India halfway through mark in just 3 overs 

Indian openers Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill started India's innings and are comfortably playing against Sri Lanka. India have amassed 32 runs in just 3 overs. Gill hits three fours in a row in the third over. It looks they will win this contest soon.

Brief Scores: 

END OF OVER 3
15 runs
IND: 32/0
CRR: 10.66 • RRR: 0.40 • Need 19 runs from 47 overs
Shubman Gill
18 (8b 4x4)
Ishan Kishan
13 (10b 2x4)
Pramod Madushan
2-0-21-0
Matheesha Pathirana
1-0-10-0

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Siraj one wicket away from best Asia Cup wicket haul

With his sixth wicket, Mohammed Siraj has equalled the record for the most wickets in an Asia Cup match. Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis took six wickets for 13 runs against India in the 2008 Asia Cup. if Siraj takes one more wicket, he will break the record. He has three more overs to set the new record.   

Brief scores: 

END OF OVER 15
1 run
SL: 50/8
CRR: 3.33 
Dushan Hemantha
13 (15b 1x4)
Pramod Madushan
1 (5b)
Kuldeep Yadav
1-0-1-0
Mohammed Siraj
7-1-21-6

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | After Siraj, Pandya strikes; Sri Lanka lose 8th wicket; India wrest control

Earlier, it was Mohammed Siraj, now it's Hardik Pandya who took Sri Lanka's wicket. The Indian bowler Dunith Welllage's wicket in his second over. Sri Lanka are eight wickets down with just 40 runs on board.  

Dunith Wellalage c †Rahul b Pandya 8 (21b 0x4 0x6) SR: 38.09

Brief scores: 
END OF OVER 13
1 run • 1 wicket
SL: 40/8
CRR: 3.07 
Pramod Madushan
0 (3b)
Dushan Hemantha
6 (5b 1x4)
Hardik Pandya
2-0-3-1
Mohammed Siraj
6-1-13-6

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | After Siraj, Pandya strikes; Sri Lanka 8 wickets down; India in control

Earlier, it was Mohammed Siraj, now it's Hardik Pandya who took Sri Lanka's wicket. The Indian bowler Dunith Welllage's wicket in his second over. Sri Lanka are eight wickets down with just 40 runs on board.  

Dunith Wellalage c †Rahul b Pandya 8 (21b 0x4 0x6) SR: 38.09

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Siraj on fire, takes his 6th wicket; Sri Lanka 7 wickets down; India in command  

Mohammed Siraj strikes again. This time, Kusal Mendis is his victim. The match looks like a contest between Siraj and Sri Lanka. Lankans are seve wickets down with just 33 runs on board.   

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Siraj on fire, takes his 6th wicket; Sri Lanka 7 wickets down; India in command  

Mohammed Siraj strikes again. This time, Kusal Mendis is his victim. The match looks like a contest between Siraj and Sri Lanka. Lankans are seve wickets down with just 33 runs on board. Siraj has six wickets in as many overs.

Brief scores: 
END OF OVER 12
6 runs • 1 wicket
SL: 39/7
CRR: 3.25 
Dunith Wellalage
8 (20b)
Dushan Hemantha
5 (3b 1x4)
Mohammed Siraj
6-1-13-6
Hardik Pandya
1-0-2-0  

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Siraj takes his fifth wicket; India wrest control over Sri Lanka 

Sri Lanka's tale turned sordid from the word go as Indian pace Mohammed Siraj took his fifth wicket after taking four wickets in is previous over. Siraj uproots Shanaka's stump. Sri Lanka are six wickets down with just 13 runs on the board.

Brief scores: 
END OF OVER 6
1 run • 1 wicket
SL: 13/6
CRR: 2.16 
Dunith Wellalage
1 (2b)
Kusal Mendis
5 (19b 1x4)
Mohammed Siraj
3-1-5-5
Jasprit Bumrah
3-1-8-1

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Siraj's fiver helps India stay in front after 10 overs; Sri Lanka under pressure 

Ten overs have been bowled and Sri Lanka are reeling at 31 for six. Siraj has completed his five overs and has taken five wickets with just giving seven run. Sri Lanka are still to cope with the damage that has been done. India are in firm control. 

Brief scores: 
END OF OVER 10
1 run
SL: 31/6
CRR: 3.10 
Kusal Mendis
17 (32b 3x4)
Dunith Wellalage
6 (13b)
Mohammed Siraj
5-1-7-5
Jasprit Bumrah
5-1-23-1

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Maiden over from Bumrah; India in firm control 

Sri Lanka are in tatters and behaving much cautiously. They look extra careful after losing four wickets in an over. They took no run in Bumrah's over.​

Brief scores: 
END OF OVER 5
Maiden
SL: 12/5
CRR: 2.40 
Kusal Mendis
5 (19b 1x4)
Dasun Shanaka
0 (0b)
Jasprit Bumrah
3-1-8-1
Mohammed Siraj
2-1-4-4

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Siraj takes 4 wickets in an over; Sri Lanka 12/5; India wrest control 

Mohammed Siraj emerged as the man-of-the-moment as just in his second over, he took four wickets. Just four overs on the board and Sri Lanka's half team is back to pavilion. The hosts are in dire straits. 

Pathum Nissanka c Jadeja b Mohammed Siraj 2 (4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50
Sadeera Samarawickrama lbw b Mohammed Siraj 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0
Charith Asalanka c Ishan Kishan b Mohammed Siraj 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0
Dhananjaya de Silva c †Rahul b Mohammed Siraj 4 (2b 1x4 0x6) SR: 200

Brief Scores: 
END OF OVER 4
4 runs • 4 wickets
SL: 12/5
CRR: 3.00 
Kusal Mendis
5 (13b 1x4)
Mohammed Siraj
2-1-4-4
Jasprit Bumrah
2-0-8-1

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Bumrah draws first blood; gets Perera's wicket in 1st over 

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah gave India a blistering start in the frist over the Asia Cup in Colombo on Sunday as he took Sri Lanka opener Kusal Perera's wicket only on the third ball of the over. The ball moved away from the batsman, had an edge and wicketkeeper KL Rahul caught it.

END OF OVER 1
7 runs • 1 wicket
SL: 7/1
CRR: 7.00 
Pathum Nissanka
1 (2b)
Kusal Mendis
5 (2b 1x4)
Jasprit Bumrah
1-0-7-1

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka final to start at 3:40 pm 

Rain has stopped and the ground staff are using rope to dry the ground. There was an inspection of the ground, and it was decided to start the match at 3:40 pm.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Weather report at Premadasa Stadium from India vs Sri Lanka final  

Some covers are being removed, but there are dark clouds over the ground. It is yet to be seen if the final match starts or gets delayed for some time. Patience seems to be the key in this point of time.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Match delayed due to heavy drizzle; covers on at Premadasa Stadium 

Weather in Sri Lanka is always unpredictable. At the time of toss, it was sunny and now it is drizzling heavily. The covers are on the ground. The match will be delayed for sure. Let's see when rain stops.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | What Sri Lankan and Indian skippers say

Dasun Shanaka says there might be some turn on the pitch in the afternoon, but it looks like a good batting track at the moment. He gives credit to the selectors for selecting such a good, young side. The skipper confirms that leg spinner Dushan Hemantha would replace Theekshana.

Rohit Sharma says he would have also batted first had he won the toss. However, he hopes to put pressure on the Sri Lankan side early on. He is high on confidence on nearly chase against Bangladesh, and is also upbeat about the form of Shubman Gill. Washington Sundar will come in for Axar Patel.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sri Lanka and India announce teams after the toss

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup Final 2023: Playing XIs
Sri Lanka XI

Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha

Sri Lanka have two changes. Kasun Rajitha is back in the side, while Hemantha included for Theekshana.

India XI

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah

Six changes in all from India from the loss to Bangladesh. All the main players are back, with Washington Sundar making the team for Axar Patel.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sri Lanka win toss and elect to bat first

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and pick batting first against India skipper Rohit Sharma. As far as weather is concerned, it's sunny over the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Let's hope for a full-fledged match.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup final history  

Sri Lanka have beaten India three times in the Asia Cup final, while India got the better of their neighbours on four occasions. The first edition of the tournment in 1984 was decided via the round-robin format.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup final history  

This is the 14th edition of the tournamnet. While Sri Lanka have entered the summit clash of the Asia Cup 10 times, India have reached the final nine times. They have faced each other seven times in the title clash.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | What will happen in rain interrupts India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup title clash? 

If rain interrupts the match between India and Sri Lanka on Sunday (September 17), the remaining match will be played on Monday (September 18), which is the reseve day. If no ball is bowled due to rain, the match will start from scratch on Monday.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE |  Sri Lankan Squad arrives at the Stadium

Sri Lanka Squad: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (vice-captain), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige (in place of Maheesh Theekshana), Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE |  No sign of rain in Colombo 

The Asia Cup 2023 was severely impacted by constant thunderstorms and drizzle in Sri Lanka, which forced the rescheduling and cancellation of a few tournament games.
There is no indication of rain in Colombo at the time, so a full-fledged match is expected. This morning's sky was bright and clear.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Rain threat looms over Colombo

There is a possibility of rain today in Colombo during the final match of the Asia Cup between India and Sri Lanka.
If rain interrupts play, the match might go into reserve day which will be played on Monday, September 18.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Milestone match for the Indian skipper

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will be playing his 250th ODI today, a remarkable feat by itself. 
Sharma's ODI stats 
Matches - 249.
Runs - 10,031.
Average - 48.69.
Strike Rate - 90.26.
Centuries - 30.
Fifties - 51.
Double Centuries - 3.
Highest Score- 264 against Sri Lanka

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sri Lanka Team Update: Theekshana is out injured

Maahesh Theekshana has been ruled out from the final clash due to injury and is replaced by Sahan Arachchige by the Sri Lankan selectors. Theekshana had injured his right hamstring during Sri Lakna's Super 4 clash against Pakistan. It is a big blow to the Sri Lankan squad.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India Team Update: Washington replaces Axar

Washington Sundar replaces Axar Patel after the latter sustained several injuries during India's match against Bangladesh. The main issue is expected to be a hamstring niggle and for this reason, Sundar has been brought in as a precautionary measure.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sachin Tendulkar scores most runs in Sri Lanka vs India ODI matches

India's Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in matches between India and Sri Lanka. Tendulkar scored 3,113 runs in 84 matches with an average of 43.84 and a strike rate of 87.54. His best against Sri Lankan was 138. Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya and Kumar Sangakkara are in second and third places, respectively.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Sri Lanka's performance in their last five completed ODIs

Sri Lanka too have had a good record in the current Asia Cup. They have lost just one match and that too against India. Today, they have a chance to beat India and take away the trophy. Sri Lanka have beaten Bangladesh and Afghanistan to reach the Super 4 stage, while they got the better of Bangladesh and Pakistan in their Super 4 matches to enter the summit clash against India, scheduled to be played at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India's record in Asia Cup 2023

India have had an impressive journey in the Asia Cup so far barring a defeat against Afghanistan in their previous match. Their first match against Pakistan was washed out, but India won their next three matches in a row, against Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to reach the Asia Cup final. They, however, lost to Afghanistan in a Super 4 match. 

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record in their last 5 ODIs

India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in Asia Cup Super Four match in Colombo, September 12, 2023.
India down Sri Lanka by 317 runs in 3rd ODI match of bilateral series in Thiruvananthapuram, January 15, 2023.
India got better of Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in 2nd ODI match of bilateral series in Kolkata, January 12, 2023.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 67 runs in 1st ODI match of bilateral series in Guwahati, January 10, 2023.
Sri Lanka beat India by 3 wickets in 3rd ODI match of bilateral series in Colombo, July 23, 2021.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final | 5 hours 30 minutes to go for the toss! It's going to be a cloudy day at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium 

Weather agency AccuWeather has predicted a cloudy day in the Sri Lankan capital, with "a thundershower in parts of the area this morning followed by a couple of thunderstorms this afternoon".

Here are two important screenshots from the private forecaster's portal for you: 

Rainfall has disrupted several matches in the Asia Cup so far, with a few interruptions at crucial moments. The last thing that the fans and the organisers alike want is yet another game going into a reserve day. So far so good, the chances of that happening are grim, at least going by weather forecasts. But you never know when it comes to the weather in Colombo!

At this hour, the weather agency predicts an overall cloudy day with a few hours of intermittent thunderstorms. Here's what it predicts in its hourly updates for 2 pm and 3 pm today: 

Images: accuweather.com  

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup ODI head-to-head record

While India are way ahead of Sri Lanka in total ODIs victory, they and Sri Lanka have won 10 matches each in their 20 meetings in the Asia Cup so far. India, however, have an uppr hand in the recent past as they have won four of their last five Onedayers against Sri Lanka. India also beat Lankans in their last meeting, in the Super 4 match in Colombo on September 12.  

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record in ODIs

India and Sri Lanka have played 166 One-day matches so far. While India emerged victorious in 97 matches, Sri Lanka won 57 encounters of them. Eleven matches between the teams ended without a result. Let's see if India extend their winning streak or the Lankans emerge triumphants. 

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | A quick update on weather in Colombo, Sri Lanka

According to private wealth forecaster AccuWeather, the mercury is at 28 degrees Celsius in the Sri Lankan capital this morning with fair air quality. 

Image: accuweather.com

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | India eye their first Asia Cup trophy since 2018

While Sri Lanka are the defending champions, India haven't won the trophy since 2018. Sri Lanka won the tournament in 2022 after the Asia Cup was postponed twice, in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Take a good look at the shining reward of today's India vs Sri Lanka title match face-off, fans!

Images: twitter.com/ACCMedia1 

IND vs SL Asia Cup Final LIVE | Eyes on the prize!

The Asian Cricket Council shares a picture of the Asia Cup trophy glistening in the sun in the Sri Lankan capital

Image: twitter.com/ACCMedia1

​IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | 'We need to create a winning habit,' says Shubman Gill in pre-match presser

"Winning the (Asia Cup) final is very important for us because we need to create a winning habit," said Shubman Gill, who struck a century against Bangladesh last week, in a press conference on the eve of the Asia Cup title match.

The motto is crystal clear for India: Win today's match and also set the tone for the World Cup next month. 

"Peaking at the right time and gaining momentum at the right time is important," Gill said. 

Image: PTI

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE updates | 'Of course we are ready,' roars the Lions skipper ahead of the title match

In a pre-match press conference on the eve of the Asia Cup final, Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka declared that "of course" his team is ready for Sunday's game.  

"See, it totally depends on the pitch. The pitches have been playing a part in this tournament. According to the pitch stats, we are picking a good side, especially bowling against India, we need to take more wickets upfront. That opens the game for us," Shanaka said. 

"That's a key area in the game."

Image: PTI

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Last minute entry to the squad gives Washington Sundar opportunity to put himself in contention for World Cup squad     

Will he get to play eleven in the Asia Cup title match today at 3 pm? You'll find out in a mere few hours from now!

Well, India could be tempted to play Washington Sundar in place of Shardul Thakur in today's match. Southpaw Sundar offers a similar set of skills with the bat while adding more variety with his batting style in a line-up that majorly comprises right-handers.  All-rounder Shardul Thakur has been in good wicket-taking form as he ended up with figures of 3-65 (Shakib Al Hasan, Anamul Haque and Tanzid Hasan) against Bangladesh. 

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE updates | The Lions all set to lock horns with the Men in Blue in less than 8 hours now

What makes the battle important for both sides?

While Sri Lanka are going into the final as the defending champions, India—led by an in-form Rohit Sharma—want to lift the trophy they haven't won since 2018. Sri Lanka will be keen not to cede the mantle of Asia's best to their sub-continental neighbours in the all-important, high-octane final today will certainly make them a dark horse in the World Cup.

Sri Lanka came close to handing India their first defeat of the Asia Cup 2023 in the Super Four stage but the visitors' bowling attack came to the party to eke out a win.

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Why the sudden change in the India squad? 

Axar Patel sustained a left quadriceps strain during the last match played by Team India against the Bangla Tigers (Super Four), on September 15. 

What happened that day?

During the game against the Bangla Tigers, Axar Patel scored 42 from 34 balls, including three fours and two sixes.

The southpaw copped multiple blows during the innings but kept the fight going to keep India in the hunt. 

IND vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE update | So here's a look at the India squad again after the entry of Washington Sundar  

India Squad

• Rohit Sharma (captain)
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer
• KL Rahul
• Shubman Gill
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Tilak Varma
• Ishan Kishan
• Hardik Pandya (vice captain)
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Washington Sundar (in place of Axar Patel)
• Shardul Thakur
• Jasprit Bumraj
• Mohammed Shami
• Mohammed Siraj
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Prasidh Krishna
• Sanju Samson (traveling reserve)

Ind vs SL Asia Cup final | Axar Patel ruled out of Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka 

Axar Patel suffered a left quadriceps strain during India's Super Four encounter against Bangladesh on Friday. India slumped to a narrow, six-run defeat in their final Super 4 stage match against Bangladesh in Colombo.

Ind vs SL Asia Cup final | Axar Patel ruled out of Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka 

All-rounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of Sunday's Asia Cup title clash against Sri Lanka due to an injury. The all-rounder has been replaced by Washington Sundar, who has already reached Colombo and joined the squad.

Ind vs SL Asia Cup final | Ahead of the D-Day, here's a look at the squads

India squad 

• Rohit Sharma (captain)
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer
• KL Rahul
• Shubman Gill
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Tilak Varma
• Ishan Kishan
• Hardik Pandya (vice captain)
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Axar Patel
• Shardul Thakur
• Jasprit Bumraj
• Mohammed Shami
• Mohammed Siraj
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Prasidh Krishna
• Sanju Samson (traveling reserve)

Sri Lanka squad

• Dasun Shanaka (captain)
• Pathum Nissanaka
• Dimuth Karunaratne
• Kusal Janith Perera
• Kusal Mendis (vice captain)
• Charith Asalanka
• Dhananjaya de Silva
• Sadeera Samarawickrama
• Sahan Arachchige (in place of Maheesh Theekshana)
• Dunith Wellalage
• Matheesha Pathirana
• Kasun Rajitha
• Dushan Hemantha
• Binura Fernando
• Pramod Madushan

Ind vs SL Asia Cup final | How has India fared in Asia Cup finals in history?

Out of the 15 editions of the tournament played to date, India has won as many as seven titles (India: 7 titles (1984, 1988, 1991, 1995, 2010, 2016 and 2018), comprising six ODI titles and one T20 title. Sri Lanka is not far behind. It has emerged victorious six times in the tournament.

India has been in the Asia Cup final 10 times. The last time India secured the Asia Cup title was in 2018 against Bangladesh.

Did you know that India hosted the Asia Cup tournament for the first time back in 1990-91?

Read more on how India has fared in the Asia Cup tournament in the past

Ind vs SL Asia Cup LIVE | In the unfortunate event of rain interrupting the final Asia Cup showdown...

Contingency plans are well in place, even as fans are keeping their fingers tightly crossed and swollen! Should the need arise, a reserve day will be enforced, and the duration of the Ind vs SL Asia Cup final will mirror where it left off at the close of day one.

When will the reserve match be played?

In case rain does happen to leave the fans in shock once again, the reserve match will be played the next day, Monday, September 18. However, the organisers remain resolute in their commitment to concluding the match on the originally scheduled day, even if it entails abbreviating the fixture.

Read more on what really happens if rain disrupts the India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup final

Ind vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Can rain play spoilsport, again?

Private weather forecaster AccuWeather has predicted a nearly 90 per cent chance of precipitation in Colombo on September 17, when the final match, between India and Sri Lanka, is scheduled to be played.

That means there is a good chance of rainfall most likely throughout the afternoon and well into the evening, casting a foreboding shadow over the Ind vs SL Asia Cup final.

Catch latest updates from Colombo here

Ind vs SL Asia Cup final LIVE | Ahead of the D-Day of the 2023 edition of Asia Cup cricket, here's a summary of the best performances in the title clashes in the tournament in the past

Did you know that back in 1988, India delivered a stunning performance against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final, and that was the second time India clinched the Asia Cup trophy? India managed to restrict Sri Lanka to 176 thanks to Krishnamachari Srikkanth’s sublime bowling performance and one wichet each by Maninder Singh, Mohinder Amarnath and Kapil Dev. During the chase, opening batsman Navjot Sidhu scored a strong 76 to earn an emphatic six-wicket win for India. 

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Ind vs SL Asia Cup final: When and where to watch the match on TV, mobile app, other devices

All eyes on the India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup final scheduled to begin at 3 pm IST Sunday. The toss for the Ind vs SL Asia Cup final will start half an hour before the first ball is bowled.

The final match between India vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Star Sports Network in India. Here's all you need to know about where to catch all the action online. 

When and where to watch Ind vs SI Asia Cup final LIVE 

Ind vs SL Asia Cup LIVE update | What happens if rain interrupts the final? Well, fans have their fingers crossed!

While the countdown has begun for the India vs Sri Lanka (Ind vs SL) Asia Cup final (scheduled to begin in less than 18 hours from now!), it is the ultimate test of patience for fans from both sides. The last thing that fans want is a downpour interrupting the Asia Cup final. But what if it happens this time around as well? Well, technically, there is a reserve day provision in place for the Ind vs SL final.

In case it happens, the duration of the game will be the same as on the last ball of day one. 

Here's all you need to know about the protocol that would decide the fate for both teams in the final in case rain interrupts the match. 

Welcome to Zeebiz.com's blog on the India vs Sri Lanka (Ind vs SL) Asia Cup 2023 final! Follow this space to catch minute-by-minute updates of the crucial Men in Blue vs the Lions Asia Cup cricket match on Sunday, September 17

India is all set to play Sri Lanka in the final match of the Asia Cup 2023 cricket tournament at PR Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 3 pm IST on Sunday, September 17. Skipper Rohit Sharma's Men in Blue and captain Dasun Shanaka's Lions secured their stunning entry into the Asia Cup final with four points each. Sunday's Asia Cup final will also be the ultimate test of patience for fans from both sides as rain has caused several interruptions during the course of the tournament.