IND vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: R Premadasa Stadium Pitch report, records; all you need to know

India and Bangladesh face off in the final match of the Asia Cup Super Four, with both teams looking to test their bench strength.

In the final match of the Asia Cup Super Four, India will face off against Bangladesh at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. However, this contest holds little significance for both teams as they sit on opposite ends of the spectrum. The Indian team has already secured their spot in the finals of the tournament, while the Bangladeshi team was the first to be eliminated.

With the match being a dead rubber, both India and Bangladesh have the opportunity to test their bench strength before their upcoming assignments. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, will be facing Sri Lanka in the final, while the Bangladeshi team, led by Shakib Al-Hasan, will be locking horns with New Zealand in a three-match ODI series at home. This allows the Men in Blue to give playing time to players like Prasidh Krishna and Suryakumar Yadav. However, there is uncertainty surrounding the comeback of Shreyas Iyer, even though he trained in the optional practice session on Thursday. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be without the services of Mushfiqur Rahim, as he has returned home for the birth of his child.

Before the match kicks off, it's important to understand the conditions at the R Premadasa Stadium. In recent games, the pitch has seen moderate scores being posted. Scores ranging from 213 to 257 have been recorded in the Asia Cup matches played here. However, batting seems to become easier under the lights during the tournament.

The lowest total ever recorded at the R Premadasa Stadium is 78 all out by the Sri Lanka women's team against the England women's team. On the other hand, the lowest total successfully defended is 170 all out by the West Indies women's team against the Sri Lanka women's team.

As for the team compositions, for Bangladesh, players like Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammed Naim/Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Hasan Mahmud are expected to be in the playing XI.

In conclusion, while the final match between India and Bangladesh may not hold much significance in terms of the tournament standings, it provides an opportunity for both teams to assess their bench strength. The R Premadasa Stadium has seen moderate scores in recent games, and the conditions seem to favor batting under the lights. With key players missing from both teams, it will be interesting to see how the match unfolds.

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