By Himadullah Sohoo 
The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours match is set for September 26, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS). India enter this contest unbeaten, while Sri Lanka desperately need a win to end on a high in the tournament.
Match Context: India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours Preview
India are riding a wave of dominance, with two wins already in the Super Fours. A victory here will seal their top spot and provide momentum heading into the final. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have lost both their Super Four fixtures. For Sri Lanka, it’s about saving face; for India, it’s about asserting authority.
Both sides have a history of producing thrilling encounters in Asia Cup cricket, and with Dubai’s batting-friendly pitch, fans can expect fireworks.
Recent Form
- India (Last 5 matches): ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
- Sri Lanka (Last 5 matches): ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌
India’s unbeaten streak contrasts sharply with Sri Lanka’s back-to-back defeats, tilting momentum heavily in India’s favor.
Players to Watch
India
- Abhishek Sharma: 527 runs in last 10 matches, avg 52.7, SR 213.36 – India’s explosive opener.
- Tilak Varma: Reliable anchor with 228 runs @ 38 avg, SR 129.54.
- Varun Chakravarthy: 18 wickets in 9 games, SR 10.66, India’s trump card in the middle overs.
- Kuldeep Yadav: 12 wickets in 5 matches, eco 5.65 – lethal in spin-friendly UAE conditions.
Sri Lanka
- Pathum Nissanka: 328 runs @ 32.8 avg, SR 140.77 – Sri Lanka’s batting mainstay.
- Kusal Mendis: 205 runs in 10 games, looking to rediscover consistency.
- Dushmantha Chameera: 14 wickets @ SR 13.71 – strike bowler upfront.
- Nuwan Thushara: 9 wickets in 8 matches, effective at the death.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
- 30-Jul-2024 – Tied (India won Super Over)
- 28-Jul-2024 – India won by 7 wickets (DLS method)
- 27-Jul-2024 – India won by 43 runs
- 07-Jan-2023 – India won by 91 runs
- 05-Jan-2023 – Sri Lanka won by 16 runs
India dominate with 4 wins in last 5, including a dramatic Super Over victory.
Pitch & Conditions – Dubai (DICS)
- True batting wicket under lights.
- Spinners will get grip in middle overs.
- Dew may favor chasing teams.
- Par score: 175–185.
Match Prediction – India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours
India, with their power-packed batting and spin duo of Varun and Kuldeep, start as strong favorites. Sri Lanka must rely on early wickets from Chameera and Thushara to stand a chance.
Prediction: India likely to win, but expect Sri Lanka to fight hard in this do-or-die clash.
Zainab Shafiq