IND vs SL Asia Cup 2025: Where to Watch India vs Sri Lanka, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details
India and Sri Lanka share a fierce cricket rivalry that began in 1979 when Sri Lanka shocked India in their first-ever World Cup clash. Since then, both teams have produced many memorable matches, including the 2011 World Cup final where India lifted the trophy.
In the Asia Cup, India have beaten Sri Lanka in five finals and also dominate in bilateral series. However, Sri Lanka have been improving in limited-overs cricket and will look to challenge India again when they meet in the Asia Cup Super Four on September 26, 2025, in Dubai.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Sri Lanka |
| Tournament | Asia Cup T20 2025 |
| Match Number | 18th T20 |
| Date | Friday, 26 September 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Broadcast/Streaming | Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV, Fancode |
Pitch Report – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
The pitch at Dubai has traditionally been on the slower side, favoring spinners. However, during the recent India vs Pakistan clash, it played better than expected as the groundsmen had rolled it heavily before the toss. As evenings get cooler in Dubai, dew tends to form, which has already been observed during India’s net sessions at the ICC Academy. This factor could make bowling under lights more challenging.
| Venue Stats | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 76 |
| Win Bat first | 39% |
| Win Bowl first | 59% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 142 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 130 |
| Highest Total | 212-2 (IND vs AFG) |
| Lowest Total | 55-10 (WI vs ENG) |
| Highest Chased | 184-8 (SL vs BAN) |
| Lowest Defended | 135-6 (CAN vs NED) |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Form |
|---|---|---|
| India | 5 matches | W W W W W |
| Sri Lanka | 5 matches | L L W W W |
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Matches Played | IND Won | SL Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
India vs Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Live?
| Country | TV Broadcast & Live Stream |
|---|---|
| India & Subcontinent | Star Sports, Jio Hotstar app and website |
| Australia | Yupp TV |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole, Toffee app and websites |
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV |
| New Zealand | Yupp TV |
| UK | TNT Sport 1, TNT Sports app |
| USA | Jio Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC (Channel Eye) |
| Canada | Jio Hotstar |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports, Tapmad app and website |
| MENA | STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX |
| UAE | CricLife MAX via eLife TV, Switch TV |
How to Watch India vs Sri Lanka Match Free?
Method | Description |
|---|---|
DD Sports | Free for all DD Free Dish users (all India matches) |
Tamasha App | Free app (Pakistan-only, VPN needed elsewhere) |
FanCode Preview | 1 min free preview (signup not required) |
Bundle Offers | Vi Movies & TV app with OTT bundles (includes Sony LIV) |
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