India have booked their spot in the final of Asia Cup 2023 after a hard-fought victory over Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday.
India managed only 213 runs after batting first, with Sri Lankan spinners tying the Indian batsmen up in a web in helpful conditions.
But Rohit Sharma & Co. bounced back in style, with a terrific bowling performance earning them a 41-run win and a spot in the Asia Cup final.
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How did India qualify for the Asia Cup 2023 final?
India have now won back-to-back matches in the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2023. WIth four points in their kitty, India can't be pipped by two teams. Only Pakistan or Sri Lanka can hope to match India's current points tally.
India still have a match against Bangladesh, which is a dead rubber.
Asia Cup 2023 Super Four points table
| Team | Points | Matches | Wins | Loss | Draws | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.690 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.200 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -1.892 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.749 |
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Who will India play in Asia Cup 2023 final? Pakistan or Sri Lanka?
Bangladesh have already been knocked out of contention. And as such, the Super Four encounter between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on September 14 will determine India's opponents in the Asia Cup final.
The winner of the game will face-off against India in the final, scheduled on September 17. However, if rain forces a wash out, Sri Lanka will advance to the final given that they have a better net run-rate than Pakistan.