In the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 final on Sunday, September 17, cricket powerhouses India and Sri Lanka will clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This event marks the seventh occasion where these two teams will compete for the coveted title in the premier continental tournament. Let's review their history in the Asia Cup finals.
Asia Cup 1988: India emerged victorious, defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in a game played on November 4, 1988, at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka. Navjot Sidhu's impressive 76 and skipper Dilip Vengsarkar's unbeaten 50 ensured India achieved the target of 177 runs set by Sri Lanka.
Asia Cup 1990-91: The 1990–91 edition saw India triumph over Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the final held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on January 4, 1991. Sanjay Manjrekar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Mohammad Azharuddin shone, securing India's victory.
Asia Cup 1995: India again came out on top, defeating Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the final at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on April 14, 1995. Tendulkar, Navjot Sidhu, and Azharuddin played crucial roles, helping India chase down Sri Lanka's total of 230.
Asia Cup 1997: Sri Lanka claimed their first Asia Cup victory over India in the final held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Arjuna Ranatunga's side won by eight wickets, successfully chasing down India's total of 240 runs.
Asia Cup 2004: In a repeat of the 1997 victory, Sri Lanka triumphed over India by 25 runs in the final at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 1, 2004, securing the title of Asian champions once again.
Asia Cup 2008: Sri Lanka secured another victory, this time in Pakistan, in the final held at the National Stadium in Karachi on July 6, 2008. A stellar performance by Ajantha Mendis, who took 6 wickets for 13 runs in eight overs, led Sri Lanka to a 100-run win over India.
Asia Cup 2010: The last encounter between India and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final was in 2010, hosted at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. MS Dhoni's leadership guided India to an 81-run victory, making them the continental champions after 15 years.
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