IND vs SL Live Score: India wins the thrilling nail-bitter super-over – Sunday match awaits!

Drama to the very end! Shanaka mistimes a length ball but scrambles for 2 runs, tying the match and forcing a Super Over! Axar fumbled the throw at long-on, giving Shanaka just enough time to dive in safely. Tension, chaos, and now — Super Over time!

Arshdeep Singh delivered a crucial 17th over, claiming the wicket of Kamindu Mendis with a deceptive knuckle-ball. He kept the batters guessing with clever variations. The highlight, however, was Pathum Nissanka's sensational maiden T20I century, brought up with a six — followed by a pointed celebration. Sri Lanka lost momentum with regular wickets but Nissanka stood tall.

Varun Chakaravarthy’s over goes for 11 runs as Nissanka continues his brilliant innings, reaching the 90s with a classy four and smart running. Asalanka supports well with quick singles and a well-run two, keeping the scoreboard ticking as Sri Lanka maintain momentum.

Varun Chakaravarthy bowls a tight over, mixing up deliveries well. Kusal Perera scores runs but is eventually stumped by Samson for 58 off 32 balls, ending a strong innings. India gets a crucial wicket and hopes to stage a comeback.

Harshit Rana bowls a mixed over to Nissanka and Kusal Perera, conceding a four and six to Nissanka and a powerful four to Perera. Despite good fielding efforts from Arshdeep Singh, Rana’s slower balls are punished heavily.

Arshdeep Singh’s first over was eventful but expensive, conceding 12 runs. Nissanka and Kusal Perera rotated the strike well, with Perera showcasing his power-hitting ability by lofting a full delivery for a boundary wide of mid-on. He also picked up three runs with a well-placed pull. Nissanka added a couple of singles and a sliced two off the last ball. Sri Lanka gathered momentum, moving to 19/1 at the end of 2 overs.

India finish strongly with 13 runs, including a last-ball six by Axar Patel to take the total past 200. Axar was key in the finish, scoring 12 runs in the over. Chameera's full tosses and wides hurt Sri Lanka, while Theekshana saved a boundary with a great stop.

Thushara mixed it up with full deliveries but leaked a bit. Axar Patel played a clever slice for four and ran hard for a couple, adding 10 runs in the over. Some loose deliveries and a questionable wide helped India's cause. Tilak and Axar rotating well at the death.

Big over with 11 runs and a key wicket. Sanju Samson looked in sublime touch, hitting a massive six on a no-ball, but fell soon after for 39 off 23. Tilak Varma and new batter Hardik Pandya rotated strike, but the momentum slightly dipped after Samson's dismissal.

Sanju Samson took charge with a commanding six down the ground to begin the over, followed by smart rotation of strike. Tilak Varma added steady runs with a sweep and a couple. 13 runs came off the over, but concern for Sri Lanka as Hasaranga appeared to struggle with discomfort in his hip or side.

A tidy over with a touch of aggression. Sanju Samson pulled a googly for four early on and added a couple of singles. Tilak Varma kept the scoreboard ticking with a two and a single. Seven runs off the over—India building cautiously after Abhishek's dismissal.

Big moment as Abhishek Sharma falls for a well-made 61 off 31, caught at deep mid-wicket trying to pull a half-tracker. Tilak Varma played a classy cover drive for four, while Sanju Samson got off the mark. A productive over for Sri Lanka, breaking India’s momentum.

Hasaranga made an immediate impact in his first over, dismissing Suryakumar Yadav LBW with a flighted delivery that was too full to sweep. SKY reviewed, but ball-tracking showed three reds—his poor run in the Asia Cup continues. Abhishek Sharma continued steadily, while Tilak Varma arrived at the crease. India lose a key wicket but still have momentum.

A big over for India! Abhishek Sharma was on fire—smashing a massive six down the ground, followed by back-to-back fours, including a clever hook-scoop. Chameera beat Suryakumar early on and forced a play-and-miss, but the damage was done. India’s momentum builds rapidly with Abhishek in full flow.

A mixed bag from Thushara. He overstepped and bowled a high full toss, which Abhishek Sharma punished for four, followed by another streaky boundary off an inside edge. A couple of singles and a tight two kept the momentum going. India capitalize on loose bowling as Theekshana leaves the field with a wrist concern.

Thushara opened with good swing bowling, targeting the pads with inswingers. Abhishek Sharma picked up 3 runs, including a sharp double. A wide and an LBW appeal (going down leg) added to the drama. Shubman Gill ended the over with a classy boundary after Thushara strayed in line. India off to a steady start.

Charith Asalanka: "We’ll be bowling first. Although we’re out of the race for the final, this game still holds importance for us. It’s a good pitch, and our aim is to restrict them to around 170-175. Our openers have been performing well. Just one change—Liyange replaces Chamika."

These two teams are well-acquainted rivals, but not often at this venue: in T20s, they’ve met in Dubai just once, back in 2022. That year, Sri Lanka stunned India during the Super 4 stage, knocking them out of the Asia Cup before going on to claim the trophy. Could history be set to repeat itself?

With little at stake in this match, Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir might choose to rest their star pacer and keep him fresh for the high-stakes final on Sunday. The backup options are more than capable - Arshdeep Singh will be eager to make an impression, while Harshit Rana could thrive with his hard-hitting, deck-hitting style on this surface.

Given the ongoing discussions around Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management, this match presents an ideal chance to give him a breather and ensure he's fully charged for the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan.

Apart from Shubman Gill’s classy knock against Pakistan and Suryakumar Yadav steering the chase in the group-stage game, India’s batting hasn’t offered much else of significanc. Granted, the situation hasn’t often demanded heroics, but there will still be a sense of dissatisfaction - both within the camp and among fans. The bar is high, and simply doing “just enough” won’t cut it for a team of this calibre, nor for the passionate supporters back home. Several questions remain unanswered in the batting order beyond the openers, and addressing those could be a key focus in this upcoming match.

What’s concerning is that India still haven’t figured out a clear structure for the batting order once the openers are dismissed. Yes, there’s been some experimentation - like promoting Shivam Dube to No. 3 but it also feels like there’s some confusion. How do you maximize the impact of this middle order right now? And where exactly does Sanju Samson fit into the puzzle? At the moment, it’s starting to feel like a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth.

As the Asia Cup 2025 barrels toward its grand finale, the Indian cricket team finds itself in an enviable position – unbeaten, unbothered, and unshaken. Led by the ever-composed Suryakumar Yadav, India has treated the continental tournament more like a training camp than a battleground, brushing aside opponents with clinical precision.

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With the final just around the corner and his workload being carefully managed, Jasprit Bumrah may be rested for tonight’s game. India could look to test their bench strength while maintaining rhythm ahead of the big final clash against Pakistan on September 28.

Cricket fans in India can catch the action live on the Sony Sports Network, while the SonyLiv app and Fancode will stream the match online.

Suryakumar Yadav’s India have already secured their spot in the Asia Cup final after a comfortable win over Bangladesh. The Men in Blue are unbeaten in the tournament and have played like a well-oiled machine, brushing aside every challenge thrown their way from UAE to arch-rivals Pakistan.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka come into this game with nothing but pride to play for. Back-to-back losses to Bangladesh and Pakistan knocked them out of the race, ending their hopes of a third consecutive Asia Cup final appearance.