India will take on Sri Lanka in the 18th match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Friday, September 26, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It will be the last game of the Super Four stage of the tournament. India is the only undefeated team in the tournament and have already qualified for the final. In the last match against Bangladesh, India made 168 runs for the loss of six wickets. Abhishek Sharma made 75 runs off 37 deliveries and was the highest scorer for the team. Bangladesh were bundled out for 127 runs, losing the match by 41 runs. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers and took three wickets for 18 runs. Abhishek won the Player of the Match award.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of India for Match 18 against Sri Lanka-
Top Order:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Abhishek is the leading run-scorer in the tournament and has made 248 runs in five games at an average of 49.60 and a strike rate of 206.66.
Middle Order:
Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube could be there in the middle order. Tilak has scored 95 runs and has taken one wicket in five matches.
Lower Middle Order:
Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Hardik has picked up three wickets and has made 46 runs in five games.
Bowlers:
Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakaravarthy will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Kuldeep has taken 12 wickets in five matches so far and is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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