India have allready qualified for the summit clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2018 after two straight win over Bangladesh and arch-rivals Pakistan in a one sided encounter. The Indian team in undefeated in the tournament and surprisingly Hong Kong was the only team that gave some challenge to the men in blue. Considering the way India hammered other teams, they clearly look the favourite to lift the trophy and former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene feels the same way. Also read: Sourav Ganguly names his overwhelming favourite to lift the Asia Cup 2018
Jayawardene, 41, praised Indian team for putting up a commendable show in the tournament and said that the team is way ahead than others when it come to skills.
India are the favourites- Jayawardene
“As an all-round package, India just look a cut above the rest right now. Their batting is powerful and consistent, while their bowling attack has the necessary power to balance the potency of these kinds of pitches” Jayawardene wrote in his column for the Times of India. Also read: Sunil Gavaskar predicts the overwhelming favourite to win Asia Cup 2018
The Lankan legend feels Pakistan can hit back India if they qualify for the finals by defeating Bangladesh in a virtual semi-final which takes place tomorrow. Pakistan will be high on confidence after getting hammered in the group stage clash of champions trophy 2017 and then dominating the proceedings in final against India, winning by 180 runs.
“Their potential opponents (Pakistan) in the final have, meanwhile, struggled with inconsistency throughout the tournament. That does not mean they will not provide a threat to India because they both have the potential to lift their game,” Jayawardene wrote.
The final will take place on 28th September at Dubai International stadium.
