The final match of the Super-4 stage of Asia Cup 2025 between India and Sri Lanka reached an exhilarating climax. In this match played at the Dubai International Stadium, Sri Lanka won the toss and invited India to bat first.
Sports News: The final Super-4 match of Asia Cup 2025, played at the Dubai International Stadium, left cricket fans on the edge of their seats. This thrilling encounter between India and Sri Lanka went down to a Super Over, where the Indian team emerged victorious, securing their spot in the final. For the first time in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan will face each other in the final.
Thrilling Equation in the Allotted Overs
Losing the toss and batting first, the Indian team scored 202 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma (61 runs, 31 balls) struck a magnificent half-century, while Tilak Varma contributed an unbeaten 49 runs and Sanju Samson added a crucial 39 runs. This proved to be the highest team score of the tournament.
In reply, Sri Lanka also scored exactly 202 runs for five wickets in 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka (107 runs, 58 balls) scored a century, putting pressure on the Indian bowlers. Kusal Perera (58 runs, 32 balls) also played an aggressive innings alongside him. In the final over, Sri Lanka needed 12 runs to win, but Indian bowler Harshit Rana bowled brilliantly to tie the match.
High-Voltage Drama of the Super Over
In the decisive Super Over, Sri Lanka sent Kusal Perera and Dasun Shanaka to bat. Arshdeep Singh was entrusted with the bowling responsibility for India.
- On the first ball, Arshdeep dismissed Perera, delivering a major blow to Sri Lanka.
- On the second ball, Kamindu Mendis took one run.
- The third ball was a dot.
- The fourth ball saw a controversy. An appeal for a catch against Shanaka was made, but the umpire ruled him not out after a review showed no contact with the bat. The run-out appeal was also rejected.
- On the fifth ball, Arshdeep had Shanaka caught out.
- Sri Lanka's score in the Super Over was just 2/2.
India needed three runs to win. Captain Suryakumar Yadav completed the three runs on the very first ball, securing a memorable victory for the team.
Outstanding Performance by Indian Batsmen
For India, Abhishek Sharma scored the most runs. He smashed 61 runs with the help of eight fours and two sixes, setting the tone for the match in the powerplay itself. However, he once again narrowly missed a century. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 49 runs off 34 balls, and Samson strengthened the middle order by scoring 39 runs off 22 balls.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill were unable to play big innings in this match. Gill was dismissed for four runs, while Suryakumar returned to the pavilion after scoring 12 runs.
Nissanka's Century for Sri Lanka
Chasing the target, Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka batted magnificently, completing his century in just 52 balls. He hit seven fours and six sixes in his innings. Kusal Perera provided excellent support, scoring 58 runs off 32 balls. Together, they maintained pressure on the Indian bowlers and forged a 128-run partnership before the 12th over.
Among the Indian bowlers, Arshdeep Singh took one wicket for 46 runs in four overs, while Varun Chakravarthy broke the partnership by dismissing Kusal Perera. Hardik Pandya also sent Kusal Mendis back to the pavilion in an early over.
