The match between India and Sri Lanka provided a thrilling contest before the Asia Cup final. The game was decided by a Super Over, filled with action and drama, where Team India secured a remarkable victory and continued their winning streak in the tournament. Arshdeep Singh, Team India’s fast bowler, delivered a stunning performance in the Super Over, effectively restricting the Sri Lankan batsmen from scoring. Subsequently, Captain Suryakumar Yadav showcased his prowess by delivering on the very first ball. This marks only the second instance in the history of the Asia Cup where a match between two teams has resulted in a tie.
In the Super Over, the match between India and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 was a highlight. Batting first, the Indian team scored 202 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. In response, Sri Lanka also managed to score 202 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs, leading to a Super Over. Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera and Dasun Shanaka came to bat in the Super Over. Captain Suryakumar Yadav entrusted Arshdeep Singh with the ball.
Arshdeep Singh’s first ball resulted in Kusal Perera being caught by Rinku, giving Sri Lanka a setback. Kamindu Mendis then came to bat and scored a single run on the second ball, allowing Shanaka to take the strike. Arshdeep Singh conceded no runs on the third ball.
A significant drama unfolded on Arshdeep Singh’s fourth ball. Shanaka missed his shot, and the ball went into wicketkeeper Sanju Samson’s hands. As Shanaka attempted a run, Samson hit the stumps with the ball. The umpire initially believed the ball had touched Shanaka’s bat and declared him caught out.
Shanaka then reviewed the decision, and the third umpire overturned the decision, declaring him not out. The ball was then declared dead. Arshdeep Singh then bowled a wide ball. On the fifth ball, Arshdeep Singh dismissed Shanaka. Consequently, India needed to score only 3 runs from 6 balls to win the match.
To seal the victory in this tournament, Team India needed 3 runs off 6 balls. Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill came to bat in the Super Over. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 3 runs off the first ball bowled by Wanindu Hasaranga, securing the victory for Team India in this thrilling encounter. This was the second instance in a T20I against Sri Lanka where Suryakumar Yadav won the match with a boundary on the first ball of the Super Over.
Previously, on July 30, 2024, a T20I match between these two teams was also decided by a Super Over. Sri Lanka scored only 2 runs in the Super Over while batting first. Suryakumar Yadav then hit a boundary on the first ball, leading the team to a brilliant victory. This is the second time in Asia Cup history where a match between two teams ended in a tie.
Before this match against Sri Lanka, the first instance of a tie occurred in the Asia Cup in 2018. The match was between India and Afghanistan. The 2018 Asia Cup was played in the ODI format.
Afghanistan, batting first, scored 252 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. In response, the Indian team was all out for 252 runs in 49.5 overs, resulting in a tie. As it was an ODI format, there was no Super Over. Kuldeep Yadav also played in this match.
