India Survive Thriller, Win Super Over to Stay Unbeaten in Asia Cup

India Survive Thriller, Win Super Over to Stay Unbeaten in Asia Cup

India defeated Sri Lanka in a dramatic Super Over after a tied match in Dubai to keep their dream of a record 9th Asia Cup title alive.
India Survive Thriller, Win Super Over to Stay Unbeaten in Asia Cup
India vs Sri Lanka: India Win Asia Cup 2025 Super Over Thriller in Dubai The Asia Cup 2025 delivered another unforgettable night in Dubai as India defeated Sri Lanka via Super Over after a nerve-shredding match ended in a tie. The atmosphere at the Dubai International Stadium swung wildly from start to finish—sudden bursts of boundaries, tight spells, sharp fielding—and ultimately a Super Over that sealed India’s surge toward a record ninth Asia Cup title . How the Game Unfolded Choosing to bat first, India began briskly thanks to Abhishek Sharma , who powered three clean sixes inside the powerplay to keep Sri Lanka’s seamers on the defensive. Shubman Gill stitched the middle overs with a measured 42, ensuring wickets in hand when the field spread. In the back end, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube accelerated with calculated risks—pick-up pulls, inside-out lofts, and busy running—to lift India to a competitive total that always felt slightly above par under lights.��…