India defeated Sri Lanka in a Super Over in the final match of the Super 4 round of the Asia Cup 2025. After losing the toss and batting first, the Indian team scored 202 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs, thanks to Abhishek’s blistering innings. In reply, Sri Lanka scored 202 runs for 5 wickets, thanks to Nissanka’s first T20I century. The match was then decided by a Super Over, which India won easily.
Sri Lanka managed to score only two runs in the Super Over. Kusal Perera and Shanaka lost their wickets without scoring. Kamindu Mendis remained not out on 1 run. Arshdeep bowled the Super Over for India. Suryakumar Yadav scored the 3 runs needed for victory on the very first ball, securing the win for the team. Shubman Gill opened the innings with him. Wanindu Hasaranga bowled the super over for Sri Lanka.
Before the super over, Sri Lanka, chasing a target of 203 runs, saw their opener Pathum Nissanka score a century off just 52 balls. This was his first T20 century. Nissanka dominated the Indian bowlers from the very first ball. He attacked all the bowlers and played shots all around the field. Nissanka was out on the first ball of the final over. He scored 107 runs off 58 balls, including 6 sixes and 7 fours.
Kusal Perera played an innings of 58 runs off 32 balls, with 8 fours and 1 six. He added 127 runs for the second wicket with Nissanka. Asalanka was out for 5 runs, and Mendis for 3. Dhananjaya de Silva remained unbeaten on 22 runs off 11 balls. Sri Lanka needed 3 runs off the last ball. They could only manage 2 runs, and the match ended in a tie. Like India, Sri Lanka also scored 202 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs.
Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field. India scored 202 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. The in-form opener Abhishek Sharma played a blistering innings, scoring his third consecutive half-century. Abhishek reached his half-century off just 22 balls and then went on to score a quick 61 runs off 31 balls, including 2 sixes and 8 fours. Sanju Samson, batting at number 5, looked in good touch.
Samson scored 39 runs off 23 balls, with 3 sixes and 1 four. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 49 runs off 34 balls. Axar Patel hit a six off the last ball to take the team’s score past 200. Axar Patel remained unbeaten on 21 runs off 15 balls. For Sri Lanka, Mahesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, and captain Asalanka each took one wicket.
Hardik Pandya, Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma Left the Field during the India vs Sri Lanka Match
The Asia Cup 2025 match against Sri Lanka was just a warm-up for India. Before the final, Team India rested Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube. Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, who were on the bench, got a chance to play. Even after this, the match has caused some concern for Team India ahead of the final. Hardik Pandya left the field after bowling his first over due to cramps. He didn’t return.
After Hardik Pandya, young batsmen Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma also had to leave the field during Sri Lanka’s innings. Abhishek left the field after the second delivery of the 10th over. In the 18th over, Tilak Varma got injured. Dasun Shanaka hit a six over mid-wicket off Axar Patel’s delivery. Tilak Varma jumped high to try and stop the ball. After landing, Tilak seemed to be having trouble with his leg.
Tilak Varma couldn’t walk properly. He left the field, and Shivam Dube came into the field. Hardik and Abhishek were suffering from cramps. That’s why both players left the field. Bowling coach Morne Morkel said in the post-match press conference that Abhishek is fine, while Hardik is currently under observation. It is very hot in Dubai, and that is why the players are suffering from cramps.
Only One Day Left Before the Final of the Asia Cup 2025
The final of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between India and Pakistan. Both teams will clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28. The Indian team will be hoping that all three players will be fit. Abhishek is the leading run-scorer in the tournament. Hardik Pandya plays the role of a finisher in the batting order and also bowls with the new ball. Tilak has looked in good form in the middle order.