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New Delhi: The Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Sri Lanka in Dubai was decided in a Super Over. Arshdeep Singh bowled brilliantly restricting Sri Lanka to just 2 runs. He dismissed Kusal Perera on the very first ball and maintained the pressure throughout the remaining deliveries. Suryakumar Yadav then scored a run off the very first ball to give India a thrilling victory. Indian Batsmens Prowess India batting first scored 202/5 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma played a quickfire innings of 61 runs off 31 balls. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 49* off 34 balls. Sanju Samson scored 39 runs off 23 balls. Axar Patel also made useful contributions taking the score past 200. Nissankas Century for Sri Lanka Sri Lanka got off to a poor start while chasing the target but Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera took the Indian bowlers to task. Together they shared a 127-run partnership for the second wicket. Perera scored 58 runs off 32 balls while Nissanka scored a brilliant century of 107 runs off 58 balls. Super over calls for #ArshdeepSingh #AsiaCup2025 #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/Gchvs6gDLB — Lelovegaming (@Leloveplayer) September 26 2025 The Thrill of the Last Overs Sri Lanka seemed headed for victory but Arshdeep Singh bowled a brilliant 19th over and Harshit Rana maintained the pressure in the final over. As a result the match was tied and went into a Super Over. Here Arshdeep not only took wickets but also prevented runs. Dramatic Moment of the Super Over On the fourth ball of the Super Over Dasun Shanaka was first given out caught then a run-out appeal was made but DRS overturned both decisions. However Shanaka was out on the very next ball. India enters the final India has secured the final berth even before this math but with this victory India becomes first team to win all three matches in the Super Four stage. India will face Pakistan on September 28. Sri Lanka on the other hand was eliminated from the tournament. Story Highlights Arshdeep Singh restricted Sri Lanka to 2 runs in the Super Over. Strong innings from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. Pathum Nissankas maiden T20I century went in vain. With the win India secured its place in the final of the Asia Cup 2025.
