Overview:
The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Men’s T20 will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
Team India faces Sri Lanka in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 on September 26, 2025. The Super 4 contest is set to be held in Dubai. The match is basically a dead rubber. India have already qualified for the Asia Cup 2025 final. Whereas, Sri Lanka have been eliminated from the tournament.
India came into the Super 4 after topping Group A with three wins. Thereafter, they extended their winning streak to 5 matches by beating Pakistan and Bangladesh in the Super 4.
Earlier, Sri Lanka reached the Super 4 after topping Group B with three wins. However, they fell flat in both their Super 4 matches, losing against both Bangladesh and Pakistan.
India’s win over Bangladesh on Wednesday all but sealed Sri Lanka’s elimination from the tournament.
The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Men’s T20 will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
India squad for the Asia Cup 2025
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
Sri Lanka squad for the Asia Cup
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.
In terms of the H2H record, India and Sri Lanka have played 32 T20Is with the latter winning 9. India have won 21 matches. Meanwhile, one game didn’t have any result with another being a tie, as per ESPNcricinfo.
India probable XI for the match against Sri Lanka
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.
Sri Lanka probable XI for the match against Pakistan
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara.
The Super 4 Match No. 6 will start at 8:00pm IST on September 26 in Dubai.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai & Key Details of the Stadium
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, is located in the UAE. Established in 2009, the stadium can host around 25000 people. The first match played here was in 2009. It was an ODI clash between Pakistan and Australia. A month later, the stadium hosted its first T20I between the same sides.
The stadium has played a key role in the game. It was one of the designated venues for the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup. The stadium has also hosted a few matches across the 2014, 2020 and 2021 Indian Premier League editions.
Notably, the Indian cricket team has featured in 13 matches here, winning 9 and losing 4 times. Sri Lanka have played 10 games here with six wins and 4 defeats registered.
What is the Pitch like at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai?
The matches here at the Asia Cup have witnessed teams go heavy with their spin artillery. The surface is expected to have a bit more assistance for spinners. Pacers will find joy early on with some movement on offer. Notably, spinners could purchase turns while bowling in the right areas. For batters, they will have to rotate the strike and handle spinners well in the middle overs.
Key Stats & Records at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
The highest total at this venue is recorded by India, who scored 212/2 versus Afghanistan in 2022. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s best score here is 211/7 versus Pakistan in 2013. It’s also the 2nd-highest score in T20Is here.
The lowest team total here is posted by West Indies (55). India’s lowest score here is 110/7 versus New Zealand in 2021. Sri Lanka’s lowest score here is 105 runs against Afghanistan in 2022.
Overall, Babar Azam has the most T20I runs here, scoring 505 runs at 45.90. Among active Indian players, in 12 matches, Suryakumar Yadav owns 240 runs in Dubai.
Among bowlers, former Pakistan bowler Sohail Tanvir has the most wickets here. He owns 22 wickets at 17.50 from 15 matches. Among current Indian players, Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah own 11 wickets each.
As per ESPNcricinfo, the average run rate for teams batting first here in T20Is read 7.43. This drops to 7.26 for teams batting 2nd.
IND vs SL: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?
According to the weather forecast, there is no rain forecasted during the India vs Sri Lanka game in Dubai on Friday. However, the conditions are set to be warm and humid, posing a challenge for the players.
India vs SL: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?
Both teams have a solid bowling unit with a desired balance on offer. The pacers can set the tone upfront before Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana will look to control the show and take wickets. For India, their spinners can be lethal with Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy being vital.
FAQs – Pitch Report for Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
What is the pitch report for Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai?
The surface for India vs Sri Lanka is expected to have assistance for both spinners and pacers. Notably, spinners could purchase turns while bowling in the right areas. For batters, they will have to rotate the strike and handle spinners well in the middle overs. Seamers will find early movement and bounce with the new ball.
What is India and Sri Lanka’s record at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai?
As per ESPNcricinfo, the Indian cricket team has featured in 13 matches here, winning 9 and losing 4 times. Sri Lanka have played 10 games here with six wins and 4 defeats registered.