The cricketing giants have 13 Asian titles (throughout T20s & ODIs) between them. India have seven Asia Cup titles to their identify – 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016, and 2018.
Sri Lanka clinched the celebrated titles in 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and most just lately in 2022.India have not received any title previously 5 years. Sunday presents them with a superb alternative to interrupt that disappointing streak after they face the Lankans within the title conflict.
India’s most up-to-date title, throughout all codecs, was in 2018 when the ‘Males in Blue’ cruised to an exciting victory over Bangladesh within the Asia Cup closing, successful by simply three wickets in Dubai.
Alternatively, Sri Lanka, who entered the 2022 version as underdogs and received the title, will search for an encore.
WHAT IF THE ASIA CUP FINAL IS WASHED OUT?
Climate in Sri Lanka has performed a giant position on this version of the continental occasion.
All through the ‘Tremendous 4’ stage of the Asia Cup, Colombo skilled persistent cloud cowl and rain, and the forecast for the ultimate showdown between India and Sri Lanka would not seem any extra promising.
In keeping with the most recent climate updates for Sunday, thunderstorms with intermittent showers all through the afternoon and night might disrupt play.
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Nevertheless, very like the India vs Pakistan Tremendous Four match, the ultimate additionally has a reserve day in case rain performs spoilsport on Sunday.
In case the ultimate cannot be accomplished on each the times (Sept 17 and the reserved day on Sept 18), India and Sri Lanka would share the honours as joint winners.
If that occurs, it will not be the primary time that the 2 Asian nations can be declared joint-title winners.
In 2002, India and Sri Lanka have been declared co-champions of the Champions Trophy after the scheduled day of play in addition to the reserve day produced no outcome.
