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to rain.
Big guns Virat Kohli and returning batsman KL Rahul hit back with centuries in their next outing against Babar Azam’s team to rack up 356-2 and crush Pakistan by 228 runs.
India then prevented a gutsy Sri Lankan chase to book their place in the final, but Gill said their opponents were still a threat.
Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2023
Sri Lanka, who won the previous edition of the Asia Cup played in the T20 format, came in as underdogs and snuck into the Super Fours with a dramatic win over Afghanistan.
They soon got into their groove on home soil and, despite going down to India, edged out Pakistan in a knockout match for their 11th Asia Cup final.
“We came without our key players, but still we managed to make the finals,” skipper Dasun Shanaka said.
Injuries sidelined Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga, but others stood up at crucial junctures.
Up-and-coming fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana and left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage have impressed and lead the tournament’s bowling chart with 11 and 10 wickets respectively.
Wellalage rattled India’s batting with five wickets including the prized scalps of Kohli and Rohit in their Super Four match.
IND vs SL: Head-to-Head
Twice before in the Asia Cup Sri Lanka have lost to India in the Super Four stage only to beat them in the finals, in 2004 and 2008.
Head-To-Head Record Overall (in ODIs):
Matches: 166
India win: 97
Sri Lanka win: 57
No result: 11
Head-To-Head Record Asia Cup:
Matches (ODIs): 20
India win: 10
Sri Lanka win: 10