IND vs SL Live Cricket Score Asia Cup 2025: Hardik Pandya Strikes In First Over As IND Defend 203

Charith Asalanka delivered a crucial over. The Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya attempted to pull the ball aggressively but could only manage a top edge, and Asalanka took a stunning catch.

Sanju Samson's aggressive knock came to an end as he departed for 39 off 23 balls, falling against the run of play. IND 158/4 in 15.3 ov.

Abhishek Sharma's bid for a century fell short as he was caught at deep mid-wicket off a short ball from Charith Asalanka. IND 92/3 in 8.4 ov.

Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed by Wanindu Hasaranga's spinning delivery, given out LBW after missing a sweep shot. SKY reviewed, but the call stood, costing India a review.

Abhishek continues his incredible form with a hat-trick of fifties! After his impressive fifty, Abhishek celebrates with his signature gesture, flashing the "L" sign.

Maheesh Theekshana takes a stunning catch, dismissing Shubman Gill! Theekshana dive to his left and pull off a remarkable grab, leaving India one down. IND 15/1 in 1.3 ov.

Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill take strike against Sri Lanka. Nuwan Thushara will open the attack.

"Just continue doing what we have been doing. We were actually looking to bat first. Good atmosphere, good game and we are looking forward to it. It is part of the game (dropped catches). We have two changes - Bumrah and Dube are out, Arshdeep and Harshit come in," Suryakumar Yadav said.

"We are going to bowl first. We know that we can't qualify for the final but it is still an important game for us. It is a good pitch and we want to restrict them to 170-175. They have been doing really well especially our openers. We have one change - Janith Liyange comes in for Chamika Karunaratne," Charith Asalanka said.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara. 

India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy. 

Sri Lanka opted to bowl first against India in the final match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Friday.

India Predicted XI - Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.

Sri Lanka Predicted XI - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara.

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage, Kamil Mishara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Binura Fernando, Janith Liyanage.

India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shivam Dube, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson(w), Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma. 

Hello and welcome to our live blog of the Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Sri Lanka, taking place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Friday.