What Final of the ICC World Twenty20, 2014 When Friday, April 6, (13:00 GMT | 19:00 Local | 18:30 IST) Where Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur The Teams India The way they have fared in this tournament, it seems rather unfathomable at the moment that anyone can stop India from surging to the World Twenty20 title. They have arguably been the most complete team in conditions that suit them to the T. Perhaps, the most impressive aspect of India’s performance has been the way the batsmen and bowlers have complemented each other. While the spinners won them the initial games with their skills and guile, the batsmen took over the baton in the last match when the bowlers barring Ashwin had a relatively off day. In the semi-final against South Africa, India’s batting was tested for the first time and they emerged with flying colours. Virat Kohli continued to bat like a dream, and not only got India out of the jail but also driving them home from a tough position. The self belief that they can chase down any total was visible in India’s batting and that will bode well for them in the big game. Dhoni preferred to go in with Mohit Sharma ahead of Mohammad Shami in the semi-final. He might want to review that decision in the final. Not only did Mohit got pounded to the tune of 3-0-34-0 but also Shami’s ability to bowl quick yorkers cannot be discounted in such huge game. Sri Lanka It is 2011 World Cup final all over again. And this time, the Sri Lankans will be desperate to get even. The men from the Emerald isle are no strangers to playing an ICC tournament final. This is the time to put together all their big-game experiences and crossing that final hurdle that has haunted them since 1996. Giving a winning T20 farewell to two of their greatest cricketers – Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara – is an extra motivation. Like India, it is their spin bowling that has gotten them this far in the tournament. Rangana Herath and Ajantha Mendis have been as crucial to the Lankans’ cause as Mishra and Ashwin have been to India’s. While they will look to use the spinners to get the better of Yuvraj Singh, their best bet against the Indian openers will be the toe-crushers of Lasith Malinga. Key Players India It seems next to impossible these days to not think of Virat Kohli when talking of India’s key players. The most incredible aspect of Virat’ run-streak is that he thrives under the conditions that the others wither. More arduous the task, greater are the chances of Virat bringing out a gem from his bat. The fact that he is one of the few players who likes taking on Malinga – and he succeeds most of the time – makes Virat all the more indispensible against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Lasith Malinga might not be a mystery for the Indian batsmen anymore, but he is still the best the Sri Lankans have got. Moreover, taking a risk against him can be fatal even for the best batsmen. If not losing wickets to him in the first five overs is on the minds of the Indian openers, it will allow the Lankans to put more pressure on the following batsmen. If the openers go in with an attacking mindset, Malinga might end up with crucial early wickets. Planning his four overs will be key for India. Statistics Statistical Preview, India vs Sri Lanka Result summary in Twenty20 Internationals

Result summary in Twenty20 Internationals

Last 5 matches (Most recent listed first)

India: W W W W W

Sri Lanka: W W L W W

Captaincy records

Head to head

India-Sri Lanka in Twenty20 Internationals

Trivia Tomorrow’s match between India and Sri Lanka will be 400th Twenty20 International. India have now won seven Twenty20 Internationals on the trot. Only two teams – England and Ireland – have a longer winner streak (of 8 matches each). India have a 9-8 win-loss record against Sri Lanka in tournament finals (all in ODIs). In addition, twice a final was rained off. Squads India: MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Shami, Amit Mishra, Stuart Binny, Mohit Sharma, Varun Aaron, Ravindra Jadeja.

Sri Lanka: Lasith Malinga (capt), Dinesh Chandimal, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kusal Perera, Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Sachithra Senanayake, Rangana Herath, Seekkuge Prasanna, Chaturanga de Silva, Suranga Lakmal.