The final match of Asia Cup is going to be played between India and Sri Lanka. Both the teams will be eyeing the title. The Sri Lankan team will get the advantage of being the host. At the same time, Team India will face problem in deciding the playing 11 for the final. However, rain in Colombo at any time can spoil the game of both the teams. It is a matter of relief that the sky of Colombo has been clear since Sunday morning and there has been no rain at all.
The biggest problem for India is the injury to Akshar Patel. Due to Akshar’s absence, India may have to include a player in the playing 11 who had reached Sri Lanka a day earlier. For Washington Sundar, proving himself in the final will be no less than a big challenge. If the pitch is helpful for fast bowlers, then Team India can take the field with only three fast bowlers.
Ravindra Jadeja’s inability to perform in batting also remains a matter of concern for India. Because of this, there is a lack of depth in India’s batting. India had to face defeat against Bangladesh due to lack of depth in batting. The lower order batsmen are also not playing as per expectations. If India wants to win the title, there is a need to improve a lot in this matter.
India’s fast bowling attack looks strong under the leadership of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. India will also make changes in the playing 11 for the final. The return of Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav is considered certain.
India’s playing 11: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprat Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj
India’s playing 11:Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadira Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjay de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dunith Velez, Sahan Arachige, Pramod Madushan and Mathisha Pathirana
