India and Sri Lanka Battle to a Tie in Asia Cup Super Over Thriller

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — India faced Sri Lanka in a nail-biting Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Friday, September 26, 2025, ending in a thrilling tie that led to a Super Over. The match took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where both teams concluded their innings at 202 runs.

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka shined with a brilliant century, scoring 100 runs, but it was not enough to secure a win. Earlier, India, batting first, set a mammoth target with a score of 202 runs, thanks to aggressive innings from Abhishek Sharma, who scored 61 off 31 balls.

Federal Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to bat first after winning the toss. The Indian batting lineup gave a strong performance, but there were still areas that required improvement ahead of their final against Pakistan on Sunday.

During the chase, Sri Lanka’s batting faltered early but Nissanka and Kusal Perera, who scored 58 runs, formed a significant partnership, bringing Sri Lanka back into the game. They successfully tied the match with a last-minute push that brought them to the Super Over.

In the Super Over, Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh took the responsibility to defend the total. Despite a couple of intense moments, Sri Lanka fell short of their target, ending their Super Overs innings at 2 for 2 wickets. The Indian players displayed exceptional bowling skills to minimize runs and claim the tie.

This match was deemed inconsequential for tournament standings, as both teams were expected to have different paths ahead. However, it provided both teams the opportunity to refine their skills as they prepare for future matches.

The tournament has seen fluctuating performances, especially from Sri Lanka, who entered this match with hopes of reversing their recent troubles. Although they were knocked out of the tournament, the match served as a testament to their fighting spirit.