After winning the toss, India opted to bowl. Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman opened the innings. Shivam Dube took the new ball and conceded only a four in the first over.
With this nail-biting win, India remain unbeaten and advance to the final, while Sri Lanka bowed out of the Super Four stage without a win, despite entering it unbeaten. The match saw standout performances from both sides, with India holding their nerve in crunch moments.
Abhishek Sharma's blitz and the middle order's combined contribution powered India to a commanding position and, at the same time, blew away Sri Lanka in the final Super Fours fixture at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Friday.
India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy didn't offer any excuse while reflecting on the number of dropped opportunities, but subtly indicated that the Dubai International Stadium's lights act as a "disturbance", making it hard to identify the ball.
Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India yet another electrifying start. The pair has added 72 runs in the power play. From being 112/2 in 12 overs, India could only post 168/6 in the 20th over. Bangladesh made a terrific comeback with the ball at the end of the innings.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and white-ball head coach Mike Hesson have devised a plan to counter the spin threat posed by arch-rival India in their Super Fours fixture at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday, according to Geo News.
Patel hurt himself attempting a catch in the 15th over of Oman's chase and walked off the field in discomfort. On the first delivery of the 15th over, Hammad Mirza miscued his shot and ballooned the ball in Axar's direction. He juggled the chance, floored the ball and hit his head against th
With all eyes now shifting towards India's rematch against arch-rival Pakistan in the Super Four, Dilip acknowledged that players are "geared up" and ready, but won't indulge in treating the rivalry clash any differently.
Decorated spinner Anil Kumble has advocated for left-arm ball tweaker Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in the Test fold, who brings along an 'X-factor' with him that takes India a step closer to scything 20 wickets.
Axar was one of the standout performers in the clash against Pakistan, taking 2/18 in his four overs, getting an aggressive Fakhar Zaman and skipper Salman Agha in quick succession as spin was introduced in the attack, reducing Pakistan to 49/4 in 10 overs. He also took a fine catch to dismi