It’s the final of the Asia Cup and two giants of the tournament, India and Sri Lanka are set to take on each other once more to clinch the trophy. To note, the IND vs SL will be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 17 (Sunday). Meanwhile in this article, we will take a look at the five factors that might turn out to be deciding factors in the match.
Slow Pitch
In the current tournament, teams have averaged 233 runs in the first inning at R Premadasa Stadium. This suggests that a target of between 230 and 250, taking into account the pitch conditions and the possible effects of spinners and pacers, is competitive. The quality of the wicket at R Premadasa Stadium, the site of the 2023 Asia Cup Final, will surely be a deciding factor in the game.
Despite the venue’s reputation for producing batsman-friendly pitches, both spinners and pacers will have their chances to shine. The skipper winning the toss might want to have a bowl first and chase the total under lights.
Weather
The rain has played a huge spoilsport in the ongoing tournament with rain playing a spoilsport in several matches. According to Accuweather.com, the forecast for the final match day isn’t too optimistic. There is a 90% Probability of Precipitation and an overwhelming 99% cloud cover expected during the game hours, setting the stage for potential disruptions.
A reserve day has been kept aside, ensuring that the culmination of the tournament isn’t left to mere chance or weather whims. Should the final be interrupted by rain, it will be continued the next day, i.e., Monday, right from where it was halted.
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Spin to WIN
The middle-overs of the game might play a crucial role in the final game. Spinners from both the sides are expected to play a crucial role in the match. While India has the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, Sri Lanka will be banking on Dunith Wellalage and Dhananjaya de Silva as their prime tweaker Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out of the final match. The team who will handle spin well is expected to win the game and eventually life the cup.
