Ahead of his team’s Super-4 clash against India, Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka said the IPL experience and winning mindset make the Rohit Sharma-led team a difficult side to face.

Notably, Sri Lanka are coming into this match with a four-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first Super-4 encounter. On the other hand, India suffered a heartbreaking five-wicket defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Pakistan in their first Super-4 fixture.

While a victory against India in Dubai on Tuesday (September 6) will take Sri Lanka closer to a shot at the title, Rohit and his men desperately need a win to stay in the race for the final.

"It doesn't matter who comes from the Indian side. They come with a lot of experience playing IPL games and around the world," Shanaka told reporters on the eve of the game.

"Their body language and mindset is to beat any of the countries at the international stage. Likewise we are well prepared and looking forward to it."

India began their Asia Cup 2022 campaign brilliantly, having beaten Pakistan and Hong Kong in the group stage of the tournament.

Despite the defeat against Pakistan in the Super-4 round, Shanaka believes India will be under no pressure against them.

"I think they had a very good game last night. There is nothing called under pressure at the moment because they are playing very good cricket," said Shanaka.

He added: "Our approach will be the same like other games, playing in a positive manner."

Sri Lanka had suffered a crushing eight-wicket defeat against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2022 opener. However, the Island Nation beat Bangladesh in the second group match to enter the Super-4 stage.

(With AFP inputs)