2008 Asia Cup Final - India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Karachi

In the Grand Finale of 2008 Asia Cup will be played between the two most successful team of the Asia Cup history, India and Sri Lanka, won 7 cups out of 8 tournament s0 far, at National Stadium, Karachi, on Sunday, 6th July, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. India and Sri Lanka have played against each other in five Asia Cup finals - India won 3 and Sri Lanka won 2 Asia Cup.

All the matches of 2008 Asia Cup were high scoring game thanks to excellent batting pitches and no body is sure which score is safe to win the tournament. As 300 plus runs were easily chased by each team.

India won the last game against Sri Lanka convincingly, as they chased 308 runs with 19 balls remaining, and all their batsman are in great form. Four Indian batsman already scored more than 250 runs in this tournament.

Sri Lanka, having not lost in six previous finals in all competitions between the two teams, including the final of the previous edition in 2004 Asia Cup.

India Playing Eleven for 2008 Asia Cup Final:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt and wk), Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Pragyan Ojha, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh.

Sri Lanka Playing Eleven for 2008 Asia Cup Final:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Chamara Kapugedera, Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dilhara Fernando.

India reaches Asia Cup Final, beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

India reaches the Final of 2008 Asia Cup, in style by chasing a target of 308 runs against against Sri Lanka in the 5th match of Super Four round, at National Stadium, Karachi, on Thursday, 3rd July, 2008. Both India and Sri Lanka are in final will be played on 6th July, 2008.

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat 1st and scored 308 runs in 50 overs, due to fine batting by Jaysuriya, Jaywardene and Kapugedera, scored 43, 50 and 75 runs respectively.

In reply, India chased successfully 308 runs with 19 balls remaining, thanks to brilliant batting by Sehwag, Gambhir, Raina and Dhoni, scored, 42, 68, 54 and 67 runs respectively. This is the same scored which Pakistan chased against India in the previous match.

Final of Asia Cup will be played between India and Sri Lanka on Sunday, 6th July 2008.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka - 308/8 in 50 Overs.

India - 310/4 in 46.5 Overs.

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat first

Man of the Match - MS Dhoni (India)

Result - India won by 6 wickets (with 19 balls remaining)

India vs Sri Lanka - Asia Cup Super Four 5th Match Live Score

2008 Asia Cup is an interesting stage, as India has to win today's match against Sri Lanka at National Stadium, Karachi, on Thursday, 3rd July, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST, in order to qualify for the Finals on Sunday 6th July, 2008.

India lost to Pakistan in a high profile game on Wednesday, as Pakistan successfully chased 308 runs in 45 overs. Its last match for India before final, If they win they will play with Sri Lanka in Final on Sunday, but if they loss they have to wait for the result of Pakistan and Bangladesh match's result on Friday.

Sri Lanka already qualified for the Final of Asia Cup but they will try to go into final with winning all the matches in the tournament.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt and wk), Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh.

Sri Lanka Playing Eleven:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Chamara Kapugedera, Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dilhara Fernando.

India vs Pakistan - Asia Cup Super Four Match Live Score

In an important 4th match of Super Four round in Asia Cup, arch rivals India and Pakistan will meet again at National Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets in the 1st round of 2008 Asia Cup.

India has already 4 points and they have to win only 1 match out of 2 matches, as they carry 2 points from 1st round. All Indian batsman are in great form especially, Suresh Raina, Virendar Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Yuraj Singh and they are favorites to qualify for the Final on Sunday, 6th July, 2008.

Host Pakistan are in trouble as they have to win their remaining two matches, with big margin in order to qualify for the Final, as they already lost to Sri Lanka and didn't carry any points from 1st round.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt and wk), Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Ishant Sharma/Manpreet Gony, RP Singh.

Pakistan Playing Eleven:

Salman Butt, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Saeed Ajmal.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Four Match Live Score

Asia Cup's 3rd Match of Super Four round will be played between Bangladesh and title contender Sri Lanka at at National Stadium, Karachi, on Monday, 30th June, 2008 at 3.00 PM IST. Sri Lanka beat host Pakistan convincingly by 64 runs in Sunday's match.

Sri Lanka has already won a game in Super Four round and they carry 2 points from 1st round and a win against Bangladesh will confirm their place in the Final of Asia Cup. Kumar Sangakkara's made a century 112 laid the foundation for Sri Lanka's 64-run win over Pakistan.

Bangladesh batted brilliantly against India in 1st match of Super Four, but India was so strong to beat. They have to win today's game to stay in the tournament.

Sri Lanka Playing Eleven:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Chamara Kapugedera, Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dilhara Fernando.

Bangladesh Playing Eleven:

Tamim Iqbal, Shahriar Nafees, Mohammad Ashraful (capt), Raqibul Hasan, Alok Kapali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Farhad Reza, Abdur Razzak, Shahadat Hossain.

Asia Cup Super Four 2nd Match - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score

In the 2nd match of Super Four round match in 2008 Cricket Asia Cup, two strong team of the tournament, host Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play in a day night game at National Stadium, Karachi, on Sunday, 29th June, 2008 at 3.00 PM IST. Sri Lanka are the clear favourites in this Super Four match.

Bad news for Pakistan as their main strike bowler Umar Gul ruled out of the tournament due to rib cartilage injury. Good news is that their batsman Salman Butt, Younus Khan and captain Shoib Malik in good form.

For Sri Lanka, Chaminda Vaas and Sanath Jayasuriya will both return to the Sri Lankan team after being rested for the match against UAE. They have 2 points advantage from 1st round.

Pakistan Playing Eleven:

Salman Butt, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Saeed Ajmal.

Sri Lanka Playing Eleven:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Chamara Kapugedera, Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dilhara Fernando.

Asia Cup Super Four Match - India 104/2 chasing 284 runs

In the 1st match of Super four round in Asia Cup, Bangladesh put a brilliant performance with the bat and set a target of 284 runs for 6 wickets against Indiaat National Stadium, Karachi, on Saturday, 28th June, 2008.
For Bangladesh Alok Kapali hit a superb century 115 runs off 96 balls with 10 fours and 5 sixes well supported by Tamim Iqbal made 55 runs.

India were 104/2 in 17 overs chasing a target of 284 runs, Gambhir batting on 56 runs and Raina on 16 runs.

India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup Super Four 1st Match Live Score

Asia Cup's 1st match of Super Four round will be played between title favorite India and Bangladesh at National Stadium, Karachi, on Saturday, 28th June, 2008 at 3.00 PM IST. In the Super Four round match all 4 teams will play each other and top two team will play final.

India won its 2 matches in 1st round against Hong Kong and Pakistan convincingly by 256 runs and 6 wickets respectively. They are the strong contender of 2008 Asia Cup. All Indian batsman are in great form.

Bangladesh beat UAE comfortably but lost to Sri Lanka by a huge margin, but have to show something special to win against India.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt and wk), Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Ishant Sharma/Manpreet Gony, RP Singh.

Bangladesh Playing Eleven:

Tamim Iqbal, Shahriar Nafees, Mohammad Ashraful (capt), Raqibul Hasan, Alok Kapali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Farhad Reza, Abdur Razzak, Shahadat Hossain.

2008 Asia Cup Super Four Round Schedule, Fixture, Timetable

2008 Asia Cup's first round is over and 4 teams, top 2 teams from each group are qualified for the Super Four round of the tournament, starting from Saturday, 28th June, 2008. From Group A, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and from Group B, arch rivals India and Pakistan are qualified for Super Four. UAE and Hong Kong are eliminated after 1st round.

Now 4 teams will play each other in the tournament and top two teams will be qualified for the 6th July Final. All the matches are Day-Night and will be played at National Stadium, Karachi.

Find the complete schedule, timetable, fixture of Asia Cup's Super 4 Round.

Asia Cup - Super Four Round Schedule:

7th Match - Super Four - D/N
Saturday, 28th June, 2008
India vs Bangladesh
National Stadium, Karachi

8th Match - Super Four - D/N
Sunday, 29th June, 2008
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
National Stadium, Karachi

9th Match - Super Four - D/N
Monday, 30th June, 2008
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
National Stadium, Karachi

10th Match - Super Four - D/N
Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008
India vs Pakistan
National Stadium, Karachi

11th Match - Super Four - D/N
Thursday, 3rd July, 2008
India vs Sri Lanka
National Stadium, Karachi

12th Match - Super Four - D/N
Friday, 4th July, 2008
Pakistan vs Bangladesh
National Stadium, Karachi

Final of Asia Cup:

13th Match - Final - D/N
Sunday, 6th July, 2008
National Stadium, Karachi

Sehwag hit 95 balls 119 runs - Ind beat Pak by 6 wik in Asia Cup

In a thrilling 5th match of Asia Cup, India successfully chased 300 runs in 42.1 runs against arch rivals Pakistan at National Stadium, Karachi on Thursday, 26th June, 2008. Sehwag and Raina put 198 runs for the 2nd wickets as India reached the target with six wickets and 47 balls to spare.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first made 299 runs in 50 overs, thanks to brilliant batting by captain Shoaib Malik and Younus Khan, scored 125 runs off 119 balls with 16 fours and 1 six, 59 runs respectively.

In reply India made quickest chase while facing a target of 300 runs. Sehwag and Raina chased brilliantly with 198 runs partnership for the 2nd wicket. Sehwag scored 119 runs in just 95 balls with 12 fours and 5 sixes and Raina contributed 84 runs 0ff 69 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes.

Match Summary:

Pakistan - 299/4 runs in 50 Overs.

India - 301/4 in 42.1 Overs.

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Suresh Raina (India)

Result - India won by 6 wickets (with 47 balls remaining)

2nd round of Asia Cup will start from tomorrow with four teams India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh remains in the tournament.

India vs Pakistan Live Score - Asia Cup 5th Match at Karachi

In a big match of Asia Cup 2008 host Pakistan will meet arch rivals India in a day night game of Group B, at National Stadium, Karachi on Thursday, 26th June, 2008 at 3.00 PM IST. Pakistan beat India in the final of Kitply Cup earlier this month in Bangladesh.

India and Pakistan both beat minnows Hong Kong by 256 and 155 runs respectively, and both are qualified for the next round from Group B.

India will try to take revenge from Pakistan for the defeat of Kitply Cup final, and go ahead for the 2nd round of Asia Cup.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt and wk), Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Ishant Sharma/Manpreet Gony, RP Singh.

Pakistan Playing Eleven:

Salman Butt, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Saeed Ajmal.

India vs Hong Kong Live Score - Asia Cup 4th ODI at Karachi

2008 Asia Cup's 4th Group B match, title favorite India will take minnows Hong Kong, at National Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday, 25th June, 2008 at 2.30 PM IST. India lost to Pakistan in Kitplay Cup Final.

India are looking clear winner and they can strat their Asia Cup campaign +vely. With Sreesanth and Zaheer Khan missing the tournament, India still looking good.

Hong Kong , despite their today's loss, would take pride from the fact that they made a top international side slog it out.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt and wk), Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Ishant Sharma/Manpreet Gony, RP Singh.

Hong Kong Playing Eleven:

Tabarak Dar (capt), Afzaal Haider, Ashish Gadhia, James Atkinson, Toby Brown, Hussain Butt, Irfan Ahmed, Courtney Kruger, Roy Lamsam, Munir Dar, Nadeem Ahmed, Najeeb Amar, Skhawat Ali, Waqas Barkat (wk), Zain Abbas

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score - Asia Cup 3rd Match at Lahore

In the 3rd match of Asia Cup, Sri Lanka will meet Bangladesh, in a Group A day night match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday, 25th June 2008 at 3.00 PM IST. Bangladesh won by 96-run against UAE in their tournament opener will boost their confidence.

Sri Lanka reached the final of that tournament, but their form has slumped considerably over the last year - they've lost 12 out of 22 games, while three of their eight wins were against Bangladesh at home. They will try to win today's match as well as tournament.

Bangladesh have lost 18 out of 18 since World Cup, where they reached in Super 8. Bangladesh never beat Sri Lanka in Asia Cup.

Sri Lanka Playing Eleven:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Udawatte, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chamara Kapugedera, Kaushalya Weeraratne, Chaminda Vaas, Dilhara Fernando, Ajantha Mendis, Nuwan Kulasekara.

Bangladesh Playing Eleven:

Tamim Iqbal, Shahriar Nafees, Mohammad Ashraful (capt), Raqibul Hasan, Alok Kapali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Farhad Reza, Abdur Razzak, Shahadat Hossain.

Pakistan vs Hong Kong - Asia Cup 2nd Match Live Score

In the 2nd match of Asia Cup, host Pakistan will meet new comer Hong Kong in a day night Group B match at National Stadium, Karachi, on Tuesday, 24th June, 2008 at 2.30 PM IST. Pakistan won Kitply Cup last week against India in the Final.

Pakistan have several new players - Saeed Ajmal, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mansoor Ajmad and Nasir Jamshed - in the squad for the Asia Cup.
Hong Kong, on the other hand, will use this match against Pakistan, and the next against India as a experience of International cricket.

Pakistan Playing Eleven:

Salman Butt, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Saeed Ajmal.

Hong Kong Playing Eleven:

Tabarak Dar (capt), Afzaal Haider, Ashish Gadhia, James Atkinson, Toby Brown, Hussain Butt, Irfan Ahmed, Courtney Kruger, Roy Lamsam, Munir Dar, Nadeem Ahmed, Najeeb Amar, Skhawat Ali, Waqas Barkat (wk), Zain Abbas

Bangladesh vs UAE - Asia Cup 1st Match Live Score at Lahore

The 1st and opening ODI of Asia Cup will be played between Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates (UAE) of Group A at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Tuesday, 24th July, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. Six teams are participating in 2008 Asia cup, in 13 day tournament hosted by Pakistan.

Bangladesh won only 1 match so far in the Asia Cup since their debut against Hong Kong in 2004, and they will try to improve their records. They will be favorite in opening match of Asia Cup. They are looking a place in 2nd round of the tournament.

UAE team is new and has traditionally been almost entirely made up of expats from Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India who are eligible under the ICC's four-year qualification rules.

Bangladesh Playing Eleven:

Tamim Iqbal, Shahriar Nafees, Mohammad Ashraful (capt), Raqibul Hasan, Alok Kapali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Farhad Reza, Abdur Razzak, Shahadat Hossain.

United Arab Emirates Playing Eleven:

Arshad Ali(Capt), Saqib Ali, Fahad Alhashmi, Alawi Shukri, Aman Ali, Amjad Ali(WK), Amjad Javed, Indika Batuwitarachchi, Nizel Fernandes, Khurram Khan, Mohammad Tauqir.

Cricket Asia Cup Schedule, Time Table, Fixture in Pakistan

Cricket Asia Cup will going to be held in Pakistan from Tuesday, 24th June, 2008 to Sunday, 6th July, 2008. Six teams India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE and Hong Kong will participate in 2008 Asia Cup.

Six Teams are divided into 2 groups with 3 teams each. Top 2 teams will qualify for the knock out stage.

Group A Teams:

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE.

Group B Teams:

India, Pakistan, Hong Kong.


Find the complete schedule, timetable, fixture of 2008 Asia Cup.


League Matches:


1st Match - D/N - Group A
Tuesday, 24th June, 2008
Bangladesh v United Arab Emirates
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

2nd Match - D/N - Group B
Tuesday, 24th June, 2008
Pakistan v Hong Kong
National Stadium, Karachi

3rd Match - D/N - Group A
Wednesday, 25th June, 2008
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

4th Match - D/N - Group B
Wednesday, 25th June, 2008
Hong Kong v India
National Stadium, Karachi

5th Match - D/N - Group A
Thursday, 26th June, 2008
Sri Lanka v United Arab Emirates
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

6th Match - D/N - Group B
Thursday, 26th June, 2008
Pakistan v India
National Stadium, Karachi

2nd Round Matches:

7th Match - D/N
Saturday, 28th June, 2008
A2 v B2
National Stadium, Karachi

8th Match - D/N
Sunday, 29th June, 2008
A1 v B1
National Stadium, Karachi

9th Match - D/N
Monday, 30th June, 2008
A1 v A2
National Stadium, Karachi

10th Match - D/N
Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008
B1 v B2
National Stadium, Karachi

11th Match - D/N
Thursday, 3rd July, 2008
A1 v B2
National Stadium, Karachi

12th Match - D/N
Friday, 4th July, 2008
A2 v B1
National Stadium, Karachi

Final of Asia Cup:

13th Match - D/N
Sunday, 6th July, 2008
National Stadium, Karachi