Dubai, Sep 27: India edged past Sri Lanka in a dramatic Super Over finish, preserving their unbeaten run in the tournament. Despite a scintillating century from Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka fell agonizingly short as India held their nerve in the final moments.

Nissanka was the standout performer for Sri Lanka, crafting a masterful 104 off 117 balls, anchoring the innings with poise and precision. His knock, laced with elegant strokes and timely aggression, gave Sri Lanka a competitive total to defend. However, India’s chase was equally spirited, with Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge to level the scores by the end of the 50 overs.

The match then headed into a Super Over, where India showcased their composure under pressure. Jasprit Bumrah delivered a tight over with pinpoint accuracy, restricting Sri Lanka to a modest total. In response, India’s batters—Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya—sealed the win with two balls to spare, sending the Indian dugout into jubilation.

This victory not only extended India’s unbeaten streak in the Asia Cup but also highlighted their depth and resilience in crunch situations. For Sri Lanka, it was a bitter pill to swallow, especially after Nissanka’s heroic effort.

India now look ahead to their next fixture with momentum and confidence, while Sri Lanka will seek to regroup and bounce back stronger.

Brief scores:

India 202/5 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 61, Tilak Varma 49*; Maheesh Theekshana 1-36, Charith Asalanka 1-18) tie Sri Lanka 202 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 107, Kusal Perera 58; Kuldeep Yadav 1-31, Varun Chakaravarthy 1-31, Hardik Pandya 1-7).

Super Over: Sri Lanka 2/2 in 1 over (Arshdeep 2-2) lost to India 3/0 in 0.1 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 3 not out).