Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- Wounded by their lacklustre showing in the second round that condemned them to an early exit, Sri Lanka will walk out in Dubai tonight with little but pride at stake as they face India in the last Super Four encounter of the Asia Cup.

The fixture is a dead rubber in the standings after India secured their place in the final and Sri Lanka were sent packing following back-to-back defeats to Bangladesh and Pakistan. Yet, when the two sides meet under the lights, the game will carry significance in other ways.

For India, a chance to fine-tune ahead of Sunday's final and for Sri Lanka, one final opportunity to restore a little dignity after a campaign that promised plenty but unravelled in disappointing fashion.

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