In a thrilling encounter at the Asia Cup 2025, India edged out Sri Lanka in a Super Over after Pathum Nissanka's magnificent century tied the scores. The match, held on Friday, September 26, 2025, saw both teams finish with 202/5 after 20 overs, leading to a dramatic Super Over finish.

India, opting to bat first after Sri Lanka won the toss, posted a competitive total of 202/5. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a scintillating 61 off 31 balls, setting the stage for a strong Indian innings. Tilak Varma contributed an unbeaten 49 off 34 deliveries, while Sanju Samson added a valuable 39 off 23. Axar Patel's late surge of 21* off 15 balls helped India cross the 200-run mark. Despite early dismissals of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav, India's aggressive batting and strategic partnerships propelled them to a formidable score.

Sri Lanka's response was powered by Pathum Nissanka, who played a breathtaking innings of 107 off 58 balls. Kusal Perera supported him well with 58 off 32, forming a formidable partnership of 127 runs that put the Indian bowlers under pressure. However, after the openers were dismissed, the Sri Lankan batting faltered. Key wickets at crucial moments, including the stumping of Kusal Perera and dismissals of Charith Asalanka and Kamindu Mendis, kept India in the hunt. Sri Lanka needed 12 runs off the final over, but Harshit Rana managed to concede only 11, tying the scores and forcing a Super Over.

The Super Over was filled with drama. Arshdeep Singh bowled a brilliant over, conceding just two runs and taking two wickets. There was a controversial moment when Dasun Shanaka was initially given out caught behind, but the decision was reversed after replays showed no edge, leading to a run-out opportunity that was missed due to the changed decision. Ultimately, India chased down the 3-run target in just one ball, with Suryakumar Yadav hitting a boundary to seal the victory.

Despite India's victory, the match highlighted areas for improvement. Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Axar Patel conceded a combined 132 runs in 11 overs, indicating a need for better control and execution. However, India's ability to hold their nerve in crucial moments and their sixth consecutive T20I victory in a tied contest or Super Over demonstrated their resilience.

Sri Lanka's skipper, Charith Asalanka, acknowledged the positives from the Asia Cup, praising Nissanka's "unbelievable batting" and the team's overall performance. However, he also noted that the team had a couple of bad days in the Super 4 round, which led to their exit from the tournament.

With this win, India maintained their unbeaten record in the Asia Cup 2025 and will face Pakistan in the final.