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IND vs SL Thriller: India Edge Sri Lanka in Super Over After Nissanka’s Century | Asia Cup 2025 The final Super 4s match of the Asia Cup 2025 turned out to be a heart-stopping encounter between India and Sri Lanka (IND vs SL). Despite being a dead rubber in terms of qualification, the match delivered one of the most thrilling finishes in tournament history, culminating in a dramatic Super Over victory for India. India Sets Record Total in Asia Cup 2025 Clash India posted the highest total of the tournament — 202/5 — thanks to another explosive start from Abhishek Sharma, who continued his golden run with a 22-ball 50, eventually scoring 61. PowerPlay Blitz (71/1): After losing Shubman Gill early, Abhishek launched a ferocious counter-attack. He struck multiple boundaries and sixes, pushing India to 71/1 in the first six overs. Middle Overs (79/2): Despite losing Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek in quick succession, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma steadied the innings with smart rotation and timely boundaries. Sri Lanka’s main spinner Wanindu Hasaranga struggled due to a side strain. Death Overs (52/2): India lost momentum briefly but recovered through strong running between the wickets. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 49, and Axar Patel finished the innings with a six to cross the 200-run mark. Pathum Nissanka's Century Powers Sri Lanka's Spirited Chase Chasing 203, Sri Lanka put on an equally aggressive show, led by a breathtaking 107 off 58 balls from Pathum Nissanka. PowerPlay Assault (72/1): Despite losing Kusal Mendis for a golden duck, Nissanka and Kusal Perera launched a fierce counter-attack. They outscored India in the PowerPlay, racing to 72/1. Middle Overs Dominance (85/1): The duo added 127 runs for the second wicket — the highest partnership in Asia Cup T20 history. Nissanka reached his fifty in 25 balls, with Perera following suit shortly. A rare incident occurred when a dead ball was called due to an extra substitute fielder on the ground, saving Axar Patel from a drop. Death Overs Drama (45/3): With the match hanging in the balance, India clawed back with wickets from Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh. Nissanka brought up his maiden T20I century, but was dismissed on the first ball of the final over. Sri Lanka needed 3 off the last ball, but managed only 2, taking the game to a Super Over. Super Over Mayhem: India Clinch Victory in One Ball With the scores tied at 202, the match went into a Super Over. Sri Lanka Bat First: Kusal Perera was dismissed on the first ball. Dasun Shanaka survived a controversial caught-behind and near run-out but fell the next ball. Sri Lanka managed just 2 runs. India Chase with Ease: India needed just 3 runs to win. Suryakumar Yadav calmly sliced the first delivery through the covers, sealing the game for India in just one ball. Match Summary: IND vs SL | Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s India 202/5 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 61, Tilak Varma 49*; Charith Asalanka 1-18) Sri Lanka 202/5 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 107, Kusal Perera 58; Kuldeep Yadav 1-31, Varun Chakaravarthy 1-31) Result: Match tied. India won the Super Over 🔍 Key Highlights - IND vs SL, Asia Cup 2025 Abhishek Sharma’s third consecutive half-century Pathum Nissanka’s maiden T20I hundred (107 off 58) Highest partnership in Asia Cup T20s: 127 (Nissanka–Perera) Super Over finish after a tied match India chase down 3 runs in just one delivery of Super Over
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