Delhi: In the final match of the Super-4 phase of the Asia Cup 2025, India batted tremendously against Sri Lanka and scored 202 runs in 20 overs at the loss of 5 wickets. In this match being played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka decided to bowl first after winning the toss, but the Indian batsmen proved their decision completely wrong.

Abhishek Sharma’s third consecutive fifty

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma once again performed his magnificent form. He scored 61 runs in just 31 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. This was Abhishek’s third consecutive half -century in this Asia Cup. He has so far proved himself to be the strongest pillar of India’s batting in the tournament.

Tilak Verma and Sanju Samson played important roles

After Abhishek’s dismissal, Tilak Verma and Sanju Samson handled the innings. Tilak Verma played a brilliant 49 runs (34 balls, 4 fours, 1 six) and returned unbeaten. At the same time, wicketkeeper Sanju Samson scored 39 runs off 23 balls while batting in a thorough manner, which included 1 four and 3 sixes.

Sri Lankan bowlers have difficulties

This innings was no less than a challenge for the Sri Lankan bowlers. Captain Charith Asanka himself took 1 wicket for 18 runs in 2 overs. Mahish Tishta spent 36 runs in his 4 overs and took the crucial wicket of Shubman Gill. At the same time, Vanindu Hasranga dismissed captain Suryakumar Yadav, but he scored 37 runs in 4 overs. Dushmantha Chameera got the wicket of Hardik Pandya, but he also gave 40 runs in 4 overs. On the other hand, Nuwan Tushara proved to be the most expensive bowler, who spent only 43 expenses in 4 overs. Dasun Shanaka also spent a wicket while spending 23 runs in 2 overs bowling.

Now 203 runs challenge in front of Sri Lanka

It will not be easy for Sri Lanka to chase the huge target of 202 runs held by India, especially when the bowlers of India are also in full form. Now it will be seen whether the Sri Lankan batsmen are able to cross this goal or not.

Playing XI of both teams