Asia Cup 2023, India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11: Axar comes in for Shardul

With Colombo wicket supporting spinners, Axar Patel is picked ahead of Shardul Thakur in India's Playing 11

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Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11

 

India Playing 11: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul(w), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

 

Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

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Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates: No Shardul today

India left Shardul out in of the Playing 11. Axar Patel replaces the Mumbai pacer.

2:32 PM

Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

Rohit Sharma wins toss and opts to bat first at R Premadasa Stadium.

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Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

Toss will take place in few minutes, stay tuned.

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Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

With Shreyas Iyer not available for today's game, India are likely to retain their winning combination from previous match. 

As per broadcasters live visuals, Virat Kohli is warming up with great intensity ahead of today's match. 

2:09 PM

Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Colombo weather updates

As the live visuals are coming in from broadcasters, the teams are doing warm-ups at the ground with sun shining. Though there are clouds over the R Premadasa Stadium but it is not the dark clouds which usually brings heavy rainfall. 

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Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka: Colombo weather live updates

1:49 PM

Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates: No Shreyas Iyer for sure today

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Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

Will India make changes in their Playing 11?

With India playing for third consecutive day, India might make changes in their bowling department, bringing in experienced Mohammed Shami in place of Siraj.

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Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka: Colombo weather live updates

According to AccuWeather.com, there are chances of rainfall from 2 PM till 3 PM IST. However, it is cloudy at the moment but no sight of rain.

(Photo: Screengrab from AccuWeather.com)

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12:51 PM

Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

India captain Rohit Sharma praises KL Rahul's mindset after massive 228 runs win over Pakistan

India captain Rohit Sharma disclosed that wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul was informed of his inclusion in the playing XI just five minutes prior to the toss on Sunday.

 

Rohit also praised the right-hander for his mental approach as the Men in Blue defeated Pakistan by 228 runs in a crucial Super 4 match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 on Monday.

 

Virat Kohli's vintage performance and KL Rahul's unbridled century powered India to 356/2 against arch-rivals Pakistan. Kohli finished his innings with an unbeaten 122, which came from 94 deliveries, while Rahul smashed a fiery 111 of 106 balls.

 

Rohit emphasised the significance of Rahul's century in the team's triumph while Kohli's consistency and expert batting were once again on display. Rahul's comeback innings was crucial in helping India reach their lofty score and secure a convincing victory over their bitter rivals.

 

"Virat's innings was brilliantly paced. And then KL, last minute to get back from injury and play 5 minutes before the toss. We told him to get ready. Shows the mindset of the player. Looking at how we batted, there were lots of positives with the openers and then Virat and KL," India captain said in a post-match presentation.

 

The Indian captain himself scored an attacking fifty to lay the groundwork, and he is overjoyed that his team delivered a nearly faultless effort.

 

"Fantastic performance, right from yesterday. When we started, we knew the wicket was good and we had to adjust with the rain, The two experienced (Kohli and Rahul) guys we knew they'd take time to get their eye in and then we could get going,' he added.

12:37 PM

Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

We told KL Rahul to get ready five minutes before toss: Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli was as usual brilliant in pacing his innings but India captain Rohit Sharma doffed his hat for comeback man KL Rahul, whose hundred was equally important in team's record breaking 228-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in an Asia Cup Super Four match on Monday.
 

Kohli was unbeaten on 122 while Rahul smashed 111 and their 233-run stand for the third wicket took India to a record equalling 356 for 2 after which Kuldeep Yadav blew away the batters with a five-wicket haul.

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11:57 AM

Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates: Kohli's first in 15 years

After winning the Player of the Match award for his 94-ball 122 knock, India's batting talisman Virat Kohli stated that he is prepared to return to the pitch on Tuesday and added that playing Test cricket will aid his recovery and enable him to play for a third straight day.

 

Just like several of Kohli's previous knocks, this outstanding century against one of his favourite opponents Pakistan came with its share of remarkable records.

 

Kohli went from 50 off 55 balls to an unbeaten 122 in 94 balls, smashing 72 runs off his last 39 balls to lift India to a tall total in the rain-interrupted Asia Cup Super Four clash against Pakistan. Batting alongside KL Rahul, Kohli was in top form as the duo dominated Pakistan's bowling attack.

 

"I was pushing for those runs and happy for it, but I was thinking I need to play at 3 pm tomorrow," Virat Kohli said in a post-match presentation.

 

"It is the first time I have done anything like this in 15 years of cricket. Luckily we are Test players, so we know how to come back the next day and play. Recovery is crucial. It was humid out there today. I am 35 in November, so I need to take care of my recovery," he added.

Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli. Photo: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka: Colombo weather live updates

11:20 AM

Asia Cup 2023 India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

Will India make changes in their Playing 11?

India are set to be in action for third consecutive day. With Shreyas Iyer missing the Pakistan game due to back spasm, it is likely that he might get a chance in India's Playing 11 today given World Cup is on the horizon. 

If India opted to go with Iyer then Ishan Kishan could pave way for Shreyas Iyer's inclusion in India's Playing 11.

India batter Shreyas Iyer (Photo: BCCI Twitter)