India stares at Asia Cup exit after six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka defeated India by 6 wickets in the Asia Cup Super 4 match by chasing down a target of 174 with one ball to spare at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday (September 6).

With two losses, India is on the brink of getting knocked out of the tournament. If Pakistan beats Afghanistan in the next match, India & Afghanistan will be eliminated.

Kusal Mendis top-scored with 57, while his opening partner Pathum Nissanka and Dasun Shanaka contributed 52 and 33 not out, respectively.

For India, Yuzvendra Chahal took three wickets for 34 runs while Ravichandran Ashwin got one.

Invited to bat, India posted 173 for eight with captain Rohit Sharma top-scoring with a 72 off 41 balls while Suryakumar Yadav contributed 34.

For Sri Lanka, Dilshan Madushanka (3/24), Chamika Karunaratne (2/27) and Dasun Shanaka (2/26) were the main wicket takers.

Brief Scores:

India: 173 for 8 in 20 overs (Rohit Sharma 72, Suryakumar Yadav 34; Dilshan Madushanka 3/24, Chamika Karunaratne 2/27, Dasun Shanaka 2/26).

Sri Lanka: 174 for 4 in 19.5 overs (Kusal Mendis 57, Pathum Nissanka 52, Dasun Shanaka 33 not out; Yuzvendra Chahal 3/34).