Dubai, September 26, 2025 – Team India produced a batting masterclass in their Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Stadium, posting a formidable total of 202/5 in 20 overs. Riding on a stunning half-century from Abhishek Sharma and strong middle-order support, India set the tone for a high-stakes contest.
India’s Batting Highlights
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first, but the decision backfired as India’s top order came out firing. Abhishek Sharma played a blistering knock of 61 runs off just 31 balls, decorated with 8 fours and 2 sixes, showcasing fearless stroke play before falling to Charith Asalanka.
Although Shubman Gill (4) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (12) couldn’t capitalize, the middle order carried the innings forward. Tilak Varma anchored the batting with a composed 49 off 34 balls, while wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson added quick runs with a fiery 39 off 23 deliveries, smashing 3 sixes.
In the death overs, Axar Patel chipped in with a valuable unbeaten 21 off 15 balls, ensuring India crossed the 200-run mark.
Sri Lanka’s Bowling Struggle
Sri Lankan bowlers found it hard to contain India’s aggressive approach. Despite picking up wickets at regular intervals, the runs kept flowing. Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, and Charith Asalanka all picked up a wicket each, but none could stop India from reaching a massive total.
Nuwan Thushara, usually reliable at the death, went wicketless and proved expensive, conceding 43 runs in 4 overs.
Fall of Wickets
- 15/1 – Shubman Gill (1.3 overs)
- 74/2 – Suryakumar Yadav (6.5 overs)
- 92/3 – Abhishek Sharma (8.4 overs)
- 158/4 – Sanju Samson (15.3 overs)
- 162/5 – Hardik Pandya (16.1 overs)
What’s Next
With 202 runs on the board, India has given themselves a strong platform, holding a 94% win probability at the innings break. Sri Lanka now faces an uphill task of chasing down the challenging target against India’s potent bowling attack, featuring Shaheen Afridi, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh.
As the match heads into the second innings, all eyes will be on whether Sri Lanka can pull off a miracle chase or if India will seal yet another convincing win in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 stage.
