India square off against Sri Lanka in the 6th Super Four Match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Friday, 26th September. The match is slated to be played at Dubai International Stadium and the scheduled start time is 8:00 PM IST. Ahead of this contest check out the stats, player props, head-to-head record, pitch report, squads, match winner prediction and projection of the Sri Lanka vs India match.
India vs Sri Lanka Props
Stats
- The average 1st innings score at Dubai International Stadium is 140 runs.
- Abhishek Sharma has scored 248 runs for India in five matches this season.
- Pathum Nissanka has scored 154 runs for Sri Lanka in five matches this season.
Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Stadium has generally offered a fair contest between bat and ball in T20Is, though chasing sides have enjoyed an advantage. Out of 118 matches played here, teams batting first have won 54 games, while sides bowling first have claimed 63 victories.
The average first-innings score at the ground is 140, while the second-innings average drops to 123, indicating that run-making can become tougher as the match progresses. The surface usually provides decent assistance to pacers early on, while spinners often come into play in the middle overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Head to Head Record
India and Sri Lanka have faced off in 32 T20I matches so far. Here, India has the upper hand with 21 wins while Sri Lanka managed to win 9 matches. The remaining two matches ended in one tie and one no result.
- Matches Played: 32
- India Won: 21
- Sri Lanka Won: 9
- Tied: 1
- No Result: 1
India vs Sri Lanka Squads
India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.
India vs Sri Lanka Match Winner Prediction
India head into this clash as strong favorites, boasting a dominant 21-9 head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in T20Is. Their batting unit looks formidable, with Abhishek Sharma leading the charge after scoring 248 runs in five matches this season. In comparison, Sri Lanka's top scorer Pathum Nissanka has managed 154 runs, highlighting India's consistency in building match-winning totals.
India’s bowling attack adds to their advantage, featuring world-class pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and effective spinners such as Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, supported by the all-round abilities of Hardik Pandya. With stronger recent form, depth in both batting and bowling and a proven record against Sri Lanka, India are well-placed to clinch another victory in this encounter.
Our Analysis: India is more likely to win.
