IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Asia Cup 2025, Super Four, Match 18

The 17th edition of the Asia Cup has now reached the final stage of this iconic league. In the 18th and Final match of the Asia Cup 2025, we will witness a clash between the 8-time Asia Cup Winners, India, going against the 6-time Asia Cup Winners, Sri Lanka. The epic encounter will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Indian Spectators will be able to witness this game at 8:00 PM on Friday, September 26. With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, IND vs SL, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best IND vs SL, today's Dream11 team prediction.

IND vs SL Men's Asia Cup Match Preview

India are currently dominating the whole tournament as they have played 5 matches till now in the tournament and are yet to face defeat. In their last game, they came out victorious against Bangladesh by 41 runs. Abhishek Sharma scored an incredible 75 runs in 37 balls, including 6 boundaries and 5 sixes.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka, which started off their tournament on a strong note as they won all three matches in the group stage tournament, but their luck quickly fell off as they lost all their games in the Super 4s stage of the Asia Cup 2025 and are out of contention to qualify for the final of this tournament. They are coming off a defeat against Pakistan by 5 wickets.

India vs Sri Lanka Match Details

IND vs SL Dream11 Team Today Stats

• India opener Abhishek Sharma scored 75 runs against Pakistan at a strike rate of 202.70 in the previous match. He will be an excellent pick for the IND vs SL today Dream11 team prediction.
• Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets in the last game against Pakistan at an economy rate of 4.50. According to our IND vs SL Dream11 match prediction for today, he will be a key player.
• Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis was the standout batter for his team in the last match of the Asia Cup against Pakistan, as he scored a valuable 50 runs off 44 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes. He can be the Player to look out for in this upcoming game, according to our SL vs IND Dream11 match Prediction
• Right-arm legspinner Wanindu Hasaranga is the leading wicket-taker for his team, Sri Lanka, as he has seven wickets in the 5 matches he has played for his team. He will be an excellent pick for the SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction today match.

Injury Updates

As of now, there is no information available regarding the injuries from both teams, India and Sri Lanka, for Super Four, Match 18 of the Asia Cup 2025. Fans can expect their favourite players and the top performers from the previous games to be included in this exciting encounter.

IND vs SL Toss Prediction

We can expect Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, to win the toss and choose to bowl first in the Super Four, Match 18 of the Asia Cup against Sri Lanka. Due to pitch analysis and the chasing record of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, it is suitable for the team to opt for bowling after winning the toss in this upcoming game.

Record of Chasing Teams at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Batting first is tough on this pitch as compared to chasing the target at this venue. A total of 118 matches have been played here, where 63 matches have been won by a team while chasing. On the other hand, 54 games have been won by a team while batting first, with one game ending in a no result.

IND vs SL Probable Playing 11

Both teams have match-winning players, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances. Let's take a probable playing 11 of India vs Sri Lanka.

India Playing 11

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy

Sri Lanka Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Abhishek Sharma and Pathum Nissanka are the leading run scorers for their respective teams in the series so far, and among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game. The viewers will expect the same kind of performance from them in the upcoming game as they are among the best batsmen in the world.
• Kuldeep Yadav and Wanindu Hasaranga are the leading wicket takers for their respective teams, and among the players who are going to feature in this upcoming game, making them a threat to the opposition.

IND vs SL Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• For this match, Abhishek Sharma and Pathum Nissanka emerge as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
• For vice-captaincy choices, Suryakumar Yadav and Wanindu Hasaranga are the perfect choices for vice-captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.

Top Picks for IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction

• Kuldeep Yadav is the leading wicket-taker for India in the Asia Cup till now, with 12 wickets in just 5 matches. He is one of the best bowlers in the world right now and can play a key role in this match.
• Abhishek Sharma has smashed 248 runs in the 5 matches he has played. He will be the player to watch out for in the IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction.

Budget Picks for IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction

• Wanindu Hasaranga is the leading wicket-taker for the Sri Lanka team in the tournament. The right-arm leg spinner has taken 7 wickets in 5 matches he has played. He will be a key budget pick for the SL vs IND Dream11 team prediction.
• Shubhman Gill is the second-highest run scorer for the Indian team. The opener has scored 111 runs in the 5 matches he has played

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

IND vs SL Weather & Pitch Report at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

• The Dubai International Stadium weather is expected to be perfect for cricket, with clear skies and an average temperature of around 35°C. There is no indication of rain threat for the entire duration of the game, with the precipitation of 0%.
• According to the Dubai International Stadium pitch report, the surface is expected to be good for spinners, and there will be some help for pacers in the powerplay overs. Both teams will prefer chasing. The average score will be around 160.

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today (Super Four, Match 18) Asia Cup 2025 Players to Avoid

• Kamindu Mendis struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game against Sri Lanka and can be avoided for this match as per our IND vs SL Dream11 team prediction.
• Shivam Dube has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match in your SL vs IND Dream11 today team prediction.

IND vs SL Head-to-Head Records

India and Sri Lanka have faced each other in 31 matches in the T20 format. Out of these 21 games, India has won , whereas Sri Lanka has come out victorious 9 times.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis and experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for monetary loss to the users following the analysis.