Asia Cup 2023
Top 5 players to watch out for in the final of the Asia Cup 2023
The stage is all set to host the final match of the Asia Cup 2023 between Sri Lanka and India. Notably, Team India defeated Pakistan and Sri Lanka, whereas the home team defeated Pakistan and Bangladesh in the Super Fours to make their way into the final of the Asia Cup 2023. Team India is considered one of the most successful sides after winning the title seven times, whereas Sri Lanka also grabbed the second spot after claiming the title around six times.
Notably, a plethora of the stellar performances in the Asia Cup 2023 grabbed the attention of former cricketers and fans. Meanwhile, speaking on the same subject, check out here the top five watch out players for the final match of the Asia Cup 2023 between Sri Lanka and India, which is set to take place on September 17 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
1. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma (Source – Twitter)
India’s skipper Rohit Sharma will be the most important and watched-out player, as he will be expected to win the first tournament under his captaincy. Notably, the 36-year-old cricketer has scored three back-to-back half centuries against Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, which gave his side a terrific start to make their way into the final. In addition, the stylish right-handed batter will be expected to give the Men in Blue a flying start in the final match.
2. Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav (Source – Twitter)
India’s star spinner Kuldeep Yadav has displayed his outstanding form in the last two games of the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2023. Notably, the left-arm spinner decimated Pakistan’s batting line and grabbed a 5-wicket haul in the play. Following this, the 28-year-old cricketer also picked up a four-wicket haul against Sri Lanka while defending the narrow target, which helped his side enter the final match. Meanwhile, the left-arm unorthodox bowler is expected to dismantle Sri Lanka’s batting line-up in the final match.
3. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah (Source – Twitter)
India’s star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, has made a terrible comeback after eleven months owing to injury. The right-arm pacer was also looking in tremendous form during the Ireland tour, whereas he yet again caught attention in the Asia Cup 2023 thanks to his magnificent Yorker skills set. Meanwhile, the 29-year-old cricketer is expected to take most of the wickets against Sri Lanka in the final match of the Asia Cup 2023 to guide his side to the title.
4. Dunith Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage (Source – Twitter)
Sri Lanka’s left-arm orthodox bowler Dunith Wellalage has shown an outstanding display against India in the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2023. Notably, the 20-year-old cricketer grabbed the 5-wicket haul and decimated India’s top order, which helped his side restrict Rohit Sharma and Co. to 213 runs. Moreover, the great all-rounder is yet again expected to show his class against India to defend their Asia Cup title during the final match.
5. Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis (Source – Twitter)
Sri Lanka’s star cricketer, Kusal Mendis, is one of the most important players for his side to give a tough fight to Team India in the final match. The wicketkeeper batter displayed his class in the must-win encounter against Pakistan as he hammered 91 runs from 87 balls, featuring eight boundaries and one six, to help his side defeat Pakistan and enter the final game. Meanwhile, the top-order batter is yet again expected to produce magnificent knocks against India to defeat them in the final of the Asia Cup 2023.