Published on: Sep 26, 2025 9:53 am IST | Updated on: Nov 12, 2025 12:54 pm IST
We are all set for a dead rubber in the Asia Cup 2025. Finalists Team India will be squaring off against the already eliminated Sri Lanka in match 6 of the Super 4 stage. India, after their Super 4 victory over Bangladesh, sealed a spot in the Asia Cup final and, in the process, also eliminated Sri Lanka. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the Super 4s, Match 6, Asia Cup T20I encounter between IND vs SL at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
India and Sri Lanka are two of the best teams going around in Asia. It’s a pity that Sri Lanka had to exit quite early from the Super 4 stage, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t a quality side. Talking of quality sides, there’s no better team than India in this competition. They are the only undefeated side in this competition and will look to romp past Sri Lanka as well to go into the final against archrivals Pakistan with momentum backing them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the IND vs SL Match 6 of Super 4s at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
IND: 68% win chance SL: 32% win chance
The Indian southpaw is going berserk on the opposition bowlers. He has accumulated 248 runs so far from 5 innings, the most in the competition.
Gill is the only other Indian batter along with Abhishek who has a fixt batting position. Going by this logic, you can bet on the right-hand opener.
The Sri Lankan opener might have lost his touch he displayed during the gropup stage, but still remains a vital cog at the top. Nissanka has 154 runs to his name, fourth most in the tournament.
The left-hander has been the man on crisis for Sri Lanka so far, particularly in the Super 4 stage. Besides his bagtting, Menids can give you some overs with the ball as he doesn't shy away from rolling his arms.
Check out our prediction for the IND vs SL Match 6, Super 4s, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Gautam Gambhir’s coaching style keeps every fan thinking about team composition. Ever since he became the coach of Team India, it has been all about experiments and taking brutal calls. We have witnessed the same in this Asia Cup as well. Besides the openers, all other batters have been shuffled in the batting order, with Sanju Samson being the biggest victim in the setup.
So far, Sanju has batted only thrice in this competition, the least among all the batters, along with Shivam Dube. In the last game against Bangladesh, the wicket-keeper batter, who once was a designated opener in T20Is along with Shubman Gill, was pushed back to the 8th position. The likes of Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel were given a go-ahead over Sanju, whose batting confidence is surely hitting the downward slope.
Ahead of the final on Sunday against archrivals Pakistan, this is the last game where we will see Gautam Gambhir experimenting with his batting lineup. The stubborn nature of the head coach won’t change, and neither will his way of thinking. Therefore, expect Gambhir to go for experimentation in this game as well.
With their hopes of reaching the Asia Cup 2025 final dashed, Sri Lanka enters their last Super 4s fixture against India with one clear objective: to play for pride. It’s been a tournament of missed opportunities and inconsistent performances for the island nation, but a spirited showing against the unbeaten Indian side could restore some dignity and momentum heading into future assignments.
India, already through to the final, may rotate their squad, but Sri Lanka will need more than luck to challenge their depth. Players like Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Matheesha Pathirana will be key if Sri Lanka hopes to end on a high. The team’s bowling has lacked bite, and their middle order has struggled under pressure; correcting those flaws will be crucial.
For fans and selectors alike, this match is a litmus test of character. A strong finish won’t change the standings, but it could shape the narrative around Sri Lanka’s rebuilding phase. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 31 IND won: 21 SL won: 9 No Result: 1 RECENT form INDIA: W W W W W RECENT form BANGLADESH: W W W L L
India and Sri Lanka have had 31 face-offs in T20Is. India has the upper hand with 21 wins, whereas Sri Lanka has managed only 9 wins. One match between these two sides ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., Sri Lanka and India, fare in the 6th match of the Super 4s of the Asia Cup 2025? Let’s take a look.
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube/Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne/Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara/Matheesha Pathirana
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 6th match of Super 4s in the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai:
Toss Prediction
With dew expected to influence the second innings, both captains will likely opt to bowl first if they win the toss. Dubai’s chasing advantage under lights has been consistent, and teams prefer setting up the game with early breakthroughs and controlling the chase. Expect the toss winner to choose bowling.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 6th match of the Super 4s of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place live on the Sony LIV app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Sony Sports 1, 3, and 5 channels.
India’s march into the final shouldn’t be hindered by a momentum-breaking loss. Expect the 8-time Asia Cup champions to get the better of the 6-time Asia Cup champions, who haven’t had the best of the tournaments this time around. Odds are in favor of a win for India, and so are we. Therefore, as per our prediction, India is expected to win the IND vs SL 6th match of the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025.