Former India cricketer backs Sri Lanka as Asia Cup 2025 finalists

With just days left for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 tournament set to happen in the UAE from September 9 to 28, Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said Sri Lanka could very well be the team to make the finals alongside India.

While earlier he predicted a group-stage exit for Bangladesh, Chopra believes the Charith Asalanka side are well-rounded and capable of fighting in any situation.

“They do have an all-condition kind of squad. Sri Lanka are a good team, and I will have to back them to qualify. I won’t be surprised if they play so well that they reach the final. It could be an India-Sri Lanka final. That is also a possibility, provided we and they play well,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

The Suryakumar Yadav-led team India are placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, hosts UAE and Oman. Group B consist of Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Bangladesh.