An exciting match between India and Sri Lanka preceded the Asia Cup final, with the outcome decided by a dramatic Super Over. Team India’s outstanding performance in the Super Over secured a win and extended their winning streak in the tournament. Arshdeep Singh, the Indian team’s fast bowler, showcased exceptional bowling skills, effectively preventing the Sri Lankan batsmen from scoring runs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav then demonstrated his batting prowess by making a mark on the very first ball. This marked the second instance in Asia Cup history where a match between two teams ended in a tie.
The Super Over saw the culmination of a thrilling match between India and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025. Batting first, the Indian team scored 202 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Sri Lanka matched this score, also scoring 202 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs, which led to a Super Over. Kusal Perera and Dasun Shanaka of Sri Lanka took to the field for batting, with Captain Suryakumar Yadav entrusting Arshdeep Singh with the ball.
Arshdeep Singh’s first delivery resulted in Kusal Perera being caught by Rinku, immediately putting Sri Lanka on the back foot. Kamindu Mendis followed and scored a single on the second ball, allowing Shanaka to take strike. The third ball from Arshdeep Singh resulted in no runs.
The fourth ball brought significant drama. Shanaka failed to connect with the ball, which then landed in wicketkeeper Sanju Samson’s hands. As Shanaka attempted a run, Samson hit the stumps. The umpire initially ruled Shanaka out, believing the ball had touched his bat.
After a review, the third umpire reversed the decision, declaring Shanaka not out, and the ball was deemed dead. Arshdeep Singh then bowled a wide. On the fifth ball, Arshdeep Singh dismissed Shanaka. India then needed just 3 runs from 6 balls to win.
With a target of 3 runs from 6 balls, Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill stepped up to bat. Suryakumar Yadav, the captain, scored 3 runs off the first ball delivered by Wanindu Hasaranga, thus sealing India’s victory in this captivating encounter. This was the second occasion in a T20I against Sri Lanka where Suryakumar Yadav secured a win by scoring a boundary on the first ball of the Super Over.
Prior to this, a T20I match between these teams on July 30, 2024, was also decided in a Super Over. Sri Lanka managed only 2 runs while batting first in that Super Over. Suryakumar Yadav responded with a boundary on the first ball, leading the team to a spectacular win. This event marks the second instance in Asia Cup history where a match between two teams has resulted in a tie.
Before the match against Sri Lanka, the first tie occurred in the 2018 Asia Cup between India and Afghanistan. The 2018 Asia Cup was played in the ODI format.
In that match, Afghanistan batted first and scored 252 runs for 8 wickets in 50 overs. India, in response, was all out for 252 runs in 49.5 overs, resulting in a tie. Due to the ODI format, no Super Over was played. Kuldeep Yadav was also a part of this match.