IND vs SL: India clinched a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in a high-stakes Asia Cup clash, keeping their unbeaten run alive and moving closer to the title. It was a fiercely contested match, filled with moments of brilliance and tension, leaving Sri Lanka heartbroken despite a heroic performance from Pathum Nissanka.
Nissanka, battling fitness issues early on, delivered a magnificent maiden T20I century, anchoring a powerful 127-run partnership with Kusal Perera. Their partnership put India under immense pressure as Sri Lanka raced away with boundaries and controlled the innings. However, the tide turned when Kuldeep Yadav bowled a tight spell, followed by Varun Chakravarthy taking the crucial wicket of KJP. This triggered a collapse in the middle order, adding pressure on Nissanka, who fought valiantly but fell on the very first ball of the final over.
India cross the finish line in a nail-biter! ✌🏻
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) September 26, 2025
The 🇮🇳 bowlers showed their class & experience, forcing the game to a Super Over and pulling a win out of their hat 🎩 #INDvSL #DPWorldAsiaCup2025 #ACC pic.twitter.com/XvRAtqZhNs
Sri Lanka needed three runs off the last ball to avoid a Super Over, but a fortunate edge meant the match went into the decider. Arshdeep Singh was called upon to bowl the Super Over, and he rose to the occasion with perfectly executed yorkers, conceding just two runs. India comfortably chased down the target with one ball remaining, reinforcing their reputation as tournament favorites.
The win was not without concern for India, as both Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma had to leave the field early due to fitness issues. However, their replacements Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma stepped up superbly, taking vital catches in the Super Over and demonstrating India’s squad depth.
This thrilling contest was a testament to the quality, passion, and sportsmanship both teams brought to the field, setting the stage for an epic Asia Cup final ahead.
