India vs Sri Lanka: Dubai Clash Ends in Super Over Drama

India vs Sri Lanka: The final Super 4s game in Dubai turned into a run-fest. Put in to bat first, India piled up 202/5, the highest total of the tournament, thanks to another explosive knock from Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 61 off just 28 balls. Tilak Varma (49*) and Sanju Samson also chipped in to ensure India crossed the 200-mark.

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Nissanka’s Stunning Century

Sri Lanka replied with equal firepower, led by Pathum Nissanka’s swashbuckling 107 off 58 deliveries. His century, supported by Kusal Perera’s 58, kept the islanders in the hunt. The duo added 127 runs, the highest partnership in Asia Cup T20 history, before Sri Lanka fell just short, finishing level with India on 202/5.

Drama in the Super Over

With scores tied, the match headed into a Super Over. Sri Lanka collapsed under pressure, managing only two runs. Kusal Perera fell on the very first ball, while Dasun Shanaka was dismissed soon after despite surviving a bizarre review. India made light work of the chase, with Suryakumar Yadav finishing the game in just one delivery.

Key Moments of the Match

• Abhishek Sharma smashed his third consecutive fifty in just 22 balls.
• Tilak Varma held India’s innings together, finishing unbeaten on 49.
• Pathum Nissanka’s maiden T20I century lit up Dubai.
• Sri Lanka needed 3 runs off the last ball of the match but managed only 2.
• India clinched the Super Over chase in style.

Final Scorecard

India: 202/5 (Abhishek Sharma 61, Tilak Varma 49*)
Sri Lanka: 202/5 (Pathum Nissanka 107, Kusal Perera 58)
Result: Match tied; India won in Super Over.

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