The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 final between India and Sri Lanka is set to take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today, September 17th 🏏. The two teams previously faced each other during the Super 4 stage of the tournament where India emerged victorious from a low-scoring match by a margin of 41 runs.
As cricket enthusiasts around the globe tune in to witness this exciting finale, there are several records on the verge of being broken. These potential milestones add an extra layer of intrigue to what promises already be a thrilling encounter between these two Asian powerhouses.
Firstly, Indian captain Virat Kohli has an opportunity to become only the second player ever after Sachin Tendulkar to score over one thousand runs against Sri Lanka in One Day Internationals (ODIs). This would indeed be a remarkable achievement for Kohli who has consistently proven himself as one of cricket’s finest players.
Secondly, Rohit Sharma could potentially break his own record for scoring most centuries in Asia Cup history if he manages another hundred today. Currently tied with Kumar Sangakkara at five hundreds apiece, Sharma will undoubtedly have his sights set on claiming this record outright.
Thirdly, Lasith Malinga may have retired but his legacy continues through Wanindu Hasaranga who stands just three wickets away from surpassing Malinga’s tally and becoming Sri Lanka’s highest wicket-taker against India in ODIs.
Fourthly, Jasprit Bumrah can also etch his name into history books if he takes six more wickets today; doing so would make him India’s leading ODI bowler against Sri Lanka – surpassing Anil Kumble’s current feat.
Lastly but definitely not least importantly: If MS Dhoni plays tonight and hits even one sixer then he will hold another unique record – that of hitting maximum number of sixes against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup history.
As the cricketing world watches with bated breath, these potential record-breaking feats add an extra layer of excitement to what is already a highly anticipated final. Regardless of who emerges as victors from today’s match, it promises to be a historic day for cricket with several records on the brink of being shattered.
So, let’s sit back and enjoy this thrilling encounter between two great teams. Remember that while winning is important, making history along the way makes victory even sweeter!
