Asia Cup: Sri Lanka opt to bowl against India

Tuesday, 6 September 2022 17:54

By ARN News Staff

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field in their Asia Cup Super 4 clash against India.

The match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a crucial one for India, who lost their previous game against Pakistan by five wickets.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be aiming for a second consecutive victory in the Super 4 stage after beating Afghanistan by four wickets.

India have made one change to their side, bringing in R. Ashwin in place of Ravi Bishnoi, while the Sri Lankan squad remains unchanged.

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