Twice before in the Asia Cup Sri Lanka has lost to India in the Super Four stage only to beat them in the finals, in 2004 and 2008.
Bangladesh ended India's unbeaten run in the 50-over tournament after edging them out by six runs in Friday's last Super Four match. / Photo: AFP Archive
The cricketing giants have 13 Asian titles between them and Sri Lanka has a history of sneaking into into the tournament's final- to the consternation of fans keen for any showdown between India and Pakistan. Shubman Gill hit 121 but his knock went in vain after India faltered in their chase of 266 in Colombo, where Sunday's final will also be held."We have played good cricket. Sometimes it happens on these wickets. I was set and should have finished off the game."
India began with a washed-out match in Pallekele against Pakistan, whose fast bowlers rattled their top order and bowled them out for 266 in the only innings possible due to rain.
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