Dubai: India maintained their unbeaten streak in Asia Cup 2025 after defeating Sri Lanka in a super over at Dubai International Stadium on Friday night.
The match concluded in a tie when both teams scored identical totals of 202 runs for 5 wickets in their respective 20-over innings. Consequently, the contest proceeded to a super over where India successfully chased a target of 3 runs. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav achieved this target on the first delivery.
India posted 202/5 in their 20 overs, marking their highest score in the current Asia Cup tournament. Opener Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 61 runs off 31 balls, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 49. Additionally, Sanju Samson contributed 39 runs and Akshar Patel finished unbeaten on 21.
Sri Lanka’s bowling attack shared the wickets equally, with Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, and Charith Asalanka each claiming one wicket.
Asia Cup super over decides thrilling encounter
In response, Sri Lanka matched India’s total exactly at 202/5. Pathum Nissanka played a crucial innings of 107 runs off 58 balls, forming a match-defining partnership of 127 runs with Kusal Perera, who scored 58 runs. This substantial partnership enabled Sri Lanka to level the match and force the super over.
The dramatic finish extended India’s perfect record in the tournament. Previously, India had not crossed the 200-run mark in any of their Asia Cup 2025 matches until this encounter. The victory ensures India advances to the next stage while maintaining their dominant position in the competition.
Furthermore, this result demonstrates the competitive nature of the current Asia Cup edition, where matches are being decided by narrow margins. The super over format once again proved decisive in determining the winner of a closely contested international fixture.
