The cricket world was treated to an unforgettable spectacle as India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 ended in a dramatic tie before India edged out Sri Lanka in a thrilling Super Over. The Super Fours clash, played at the Dubai International Stadium, had everything—records, partnerships, pressure moments, and a finish that left fans breathless.
India Posts First 200+ Total of Asia Cup 2025
Batting first, India set the stage on fire with
an explosive 202/5 in 20 overs.
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AbhishekSharma led the charge with a blistering 61 off 31 balls, punishing Sri Lanka’s bowlers in the powerplay.
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Captain Suryakumar
Yadav failed to fire, but Tilak Varma
(49)* and Sanju Samson (39)
steadied the innings with smart rotation and boundaries at crucial moments.
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A quick cameo from Axar Patel pushed India past the 200-run mark, making
them the first team to do so in this tournament.
The late surge gave India a strong total, but
as the match unfolded, Sri Lanka proved they were not going down without a
fight.
Pathum Nissanka’s Heroics Keep Sri Lanka Alive
Chasing 203, Sri Lanka found their hero in Pathum Nissanka, who scored a
breathtaking 107 off 58 balls,
registering the first century of the Asia Cup 2025.
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Alongside Kusal
Perera (58 off 32), Nissanka stitched together a commanding 127-run partnership, keeping India’s
bowlers under immense pressure.
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The duo made the chase look achievable, taking
Sri Lanka deep into the innings.
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However, once Perera fell to Varun Chakravarthy, and Nissanka was
dismissed in the final over, Sri Lanka fell just short of a historic chase,
finishing tied at 202/5.
The Super Over Drama
With scores level, the game headed into a Super Over—the first of Asia Cup 2025.
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Bowling for India, Arshdeep Singh showed nerves of steel. He conceded just 2 runs and dismissed both Perera and
Shanaka in a sensational over.
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India needed only 3 runs to win. Captain Suryakumar Yadav sealed the victory off
the very first ball, smashing Hasaranga for three runs.
India triumphed in the Super Over, keeping
their winning momentum alive heading into the final.
Player of the Match
Despite India’s victory, Pathum Nissanka was named Player of the Match for his exceptional
century. His innings stood out as one of the finest of the tournament, even
though it wasn’t enough to take Sri Lanka across the line.
|
Batsman |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
Notes / Dismissal |
|
Pathum Nissanka |
107 |
58 |
7 |
6 |
Spectacular century; kept Sri Lanka
alive in the chase |
|
Kusal Perera |
58 |
32 |
8 |
1 |
Matched the strike and built a big
partnership |
|
Charith Asalanka (capt.) |
5 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
Fell early in the innings |
|
Kamindu Mendis |
3 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
Dismissed cheaply |
|
Dasun Shanaka |
22* |
11 |
2 |
1 |
Remained not out |
|
Janith Liyanage |
2* |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Not out |
Key Highlights at a Glance
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India:
202/5 (Abhishek Sharma 61, Tilak Varma 49*, Sanju Samson 39)
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Sri Lanka:
202/5 (Pathum Nissanka 107, Kusal Perera 58)
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Result:
Match tied, India won in Super Over
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Super
Over: Sri Lanka 2/2, India 3/0 in 1 ball
Final Thoughts
The India
vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 clash will go down as one of the
tournament’s most thrilling encounters. Though Sri Lanka had already been
eliminated from the competition, they showed immense fight, nearly upsetting
the favorites.
India, already through to the final, will take
confidence from this nerve-testing win, while Sri Lanka leaves the tournament
with pride, thanks to Nissanka’s historic century.
This epic showdown proved once again why the Asia Cup remains one of the most exciting cricket tournaments on the calendar.
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