The final clash of the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 stage produced an absolute spectacle at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, as India edged out Sri Lanka in a dramatic Super Over finish. Despite a century from Pathum Nissanka and a spirited fight by the Islanders, it was India who emerged victorious, securing their sixth consecutive win in the tournament.

India Set a Challenging 202-Run Target

Batting first, India posted a formidable 202/5 in their 20 overs, even with key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube being rested. The young guns stepped up impressively, showcasing the squad’s depth.

• Abhishek Sharma lit up the powerplay with a breathtaking 61 off just 22 balls, continuing his dream run in the tournament.

• Tilak Varma anchored the middle overs with maturity, scoring an unbeaten 49 off 34 balls, narrowly missing his half-century.

• Sanju Samson added valuable runs, contributing 39 off 28 deliveries, ensuring India crossed the 200-run mark.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers had a mixed outing, with each of the frontline bowlers—Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, and Maheesh Theekshana—chipping in with one wicket apiece.

Nissanka’s Century Keeps Sri Lanka Alive

Chasing 203, Sri Lanka stumbled early, losing Kusal Mendis for a duck with the score at just 7. However, the innings quickly turned around thanks to a superb second-wicket partnership.

• Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera stitched together a brilliant 127-run stand, shifting momentum firmly in Sri Lanka’s favor.

• Perera smashed 58 off 32 balls, while Nissanka continued his dominance, racing to a century off just 52 deliveries.

Nissanka’s heroics gave Sri Lanka hope, but the match turned tense in the final over. The Islanders required 12 runs off 6 balls, but could only manage 11, finishing level with India at 202 runs.

Super Over Decides the Contest

With scores tied, the match headed into a Super Over—a rare but thrilling decider in international T20 cricket.

• Sri Lanka batted first but faltered under pressure, managing only 2 runs in five balls while losing two crucial wickets.

• In reply, Team India wasted no time, sealing the win with a six on the very first delivery, much to the delight of the fans in Dubai.

Key Takeaways

• India’s unbeaten streak extended to six matches, making them clear favorites heading into the tournament’s closing stages.

• Pathum Nissanka’s century (107 off 58) was a standout performance but went in vain as Sri Lanka failed to capitalize on his heroics.

• India’s young talents like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma once again proved the team’s strong bench strength.

Fans React to the Nail-Biting Finish

Cricket fans flooded social media with excitement, praising the intensity of the contest. While Indian supporters celebrated the Super Over triumph, many hailed Nissanka’s innings as one of the finest of the Asia Cup.