Awaited 18th match of Asia Cup 2025 The Super Force is set to be at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today, where India will face Sri Lanka. Importance for match India As they fix their play before the finals PakistanWhereas Sri Lanka Playing for pride after knocking out of the tournament. One of the biggest talk points before this game has been the absence of India’s speed spear. Jasprit Bumrah And all -round Shivam Dubey By playing XI.
Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dubey rested for strategic reasons
India’s team management has decided to rest Bumrah and Dubey in today’s encounter against Sri Lanka. Bumrah, which is an important part of India’s bowling attack, has been rested on Sunday to manage his work before the Asia Cup final against Pakistan and is a two-task series against the West Indies a few days after the final. Arshdeep Singh Takes the place of Bumrah, brings fresh energy to the pace lineup. Dube has also been rested, along with Harshit Rana The team is coming to the team to strengthen the depth of bowling.
In the toss, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav said, “Just continue to do what we are doing. We wanted to bat first. Good atmosphere, good game, and we look forward to it. It is part of the game (fallen catch). We have two changes – Bumrah and Dubey are out, Arshdeep and Harshit come.“This approach shows India’s intentions that bench players offer opportunities to showcase their skills under competitive pressure to keep the major players refreshed for important upcoming fixtures.
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Both teams play xi
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Verma, Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Exer Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakarvarthi
Sri Lanka: Patham Nisanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Charith Asanka (C), Jenith Leanaz, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shank, Wanindu Hasranga, Dushmanth Chamera, Mahesh Thekshana, Nuwan Thaushara
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