Date: Friday, 26th September 2025
Kick-Off Time: 17:30 (AEST)
Stadium: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
India will play their last game before the final against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. The Men in Blue are already through to the final to face Pakistan on Sunday, while Sri Lanka are already out of this competition after losing their first two games in the Super Fours. So this game is a dead rubber. Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: India vs Sri Lanka
- Date: Friday, 26th September 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 17:30 (AEST)
- Stadium: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Interesting Facts About Teams
India are the only unbeaten side at the Asia Cup 2025
This game is a dead rubber with India already through to the final to face Pakistan on Sunday.
Sri Lanka are already out of this competition after their last loss.
Weather Report before the Match
The weather conditions at the Dubai International Stadium are expected to be dry and humid, as usual, with no rain forecasted at any point during the game. The pitch of the stadium has been friendly to batters since the start of this tournament, and it is expected to continue to give batters free hands. The pitch has disappointed inconsistent bowlers, and bowlers who deliver poor balls might be punished again.
India vs Sri Lanka: Chances of Winning
No doubt India are the only unbeaten team remaining in this competition, and despite a high possibility of the side resting some of their best players, they are still the favourites to win this clash. The Men in Blue are one force to reckon with, and they are just one step away from retaining their title. On the other hand, Sri Lanka do not look like a threat here, but they will be out to pick up a win to end the competition.
India's chance of winning - 82%
Sri Lanka's chance of winning - 18%
India Preview
India are already through to the final of the Asia Cup 2025, where they will face Pakistan in the final on Sunday. The Men in Blue are the only unbeaten side in this competition and have won their first two games in the Super Four against Bangladesh and Pakistan. One thing that is likely to happen in this game is the introduction of new faces in the starting lineup to give the usual starters a rest.
Key Players: Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill
India Players List
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
Sri Lanka Preview
After back-to-back losses in the Super Four, Sri Lanka are out of any form of contention for the final. They began this competition on a high, winning all their games in the group stage. However, when they reached the next round, their morale was down, as they lost by four wickets to Bangladesh, a side they had defeated in the group phase, and by five wickets to Pakistan in their second game. Although this is a dead rubber game, Sri Lanka will want to end the competition on a high note.
Key Players: Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lanka Players List
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.
India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head
India and Sri Lanka have played 32 matches against each other in T20 internationals. India have won 21 matches, while Sri Lanka have won nine games, and one game had no result and a draw.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 32
- Sri Lanka - 09
- India - 21
- Draw - 01
- No Result - 01
Who will win the match, India vs Sri Lanka?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives India an 82% chance of beating Sri Lanka in the 2025 Asia Cup match.
India vs Sri Lanka Prediction
This game is another one-sided game, although India might rest some players. Notwithstanding, I expect them to win. It is now left for India to decide if they will have players like Abhishek Sharma on their matchday list. However, if he is, I expect him to be the best batter on his side, given that he is the top batter in the team with 248 runs at an average of 49.60 and a strike rate of 206.66 in five games.
Our first prediction is Total over 309.5 - 1.75 for 1xBet Bookmakers
Our second Prediction India to win the toss - 2.00 odds for Bc.Game bookmaker
Our Third Prediction is Suryakumar Yadav Over 30.5 runs – 1.88 odds for Dafabet bookmaker
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