India and Sri Lanka met on 12 September at R. Premadasa stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka. India cricket team has now qualified for the final game of the Asia Cup 2023 by beating Sri Lanka by 41 runs.
India was dismissed for 213 runs at the end of 49.1 overs. Sri Lankan bowlers Dunith Wellalagle and Charith Asalanka took 5 and 4 wickets respectively. In order to qualify for the finals the Indian team had to get Sri Lankan batsmen out under 212 runs to avoid a super over and elimination.
India successfully dismissed Sri Lanka for 173 runs in 41.3 overs. Kuldeep Yadav took a four-wicket haul followed by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja’s two wickets each. Now, the decider match for the qualification of the second team for the finals of Asia Cup 2023 will be played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on 14 September.
How can Sri Lanka qualify for the Asia Cup 2023 Finals against India?
To qualify for the finals of Asia Cup 2023, Sri Lanka will have to win against Pakistan on the 14th. If the match is struck by rain and the match is drawn, Sri Lanka will automatically qualify, considering the higher NRR.
How can Pakistan qualify for the Asia Cup 2023 Finals?
To qualify for the final game of Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan will have to win against Sri Lanka. If the match is struck by rain and the match is drawn, Pakistan will be eliminated considering their lower NRR than Sri Lanka.