The Asia Cup 2025 witnessed a thrilling encounter between India and Sri Lanka, culminating in a Super Over victory for the Men in Blue. Arshdeep Singh's exceptional bowling in the Super Over and Suryakumar Yadav's composed finish were the highlights of the match, leading to widespread praise from fans and experts.

The match, held on Friday, September 26, 2025, was an inconsequential Super 4s match, as India had already qualified for the final, and Sri Lanka was eliminated. However, the intense battle that unfolded made it feel like a final, according to Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav.

India, after being put in to bat, posted a competitive total of 202/5 in their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a blistering 61 off just 31 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. He passed 300 runs in the tournament with his knock. Contributions from Tilak Varma (49 off 34), Sanju Samson (39 off 23), and Axar Patel (21 off 15) further bolstered the Indian innings. Despite early dismissals of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav, India's aggressive strokeplay and strategic partnerships propelled them to a formidable score.

Sri Lanka's response was powered by Pathum Nissanka, who played a breathtaking innings of 107 off 58 balls, studded with 7 fours and 6 sixes. Kusal Perera also contributed significantly with 58 off 32 balls, as the duo added 127 runs in under 12 overs, putting the Indian bowlers under pressure. Nissanka reached his fifty off 25 balls and then his century in another 27 balls. However, key dismissals, including those of Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, and Kamindu Mendis, kept India in the game. Sri Lanka needed 12 runs off the final over, but they only managed 2 off the last ball, resulting in a tie.

The Super Over saw Arshdeep Singh deliver a brilliant performance, conceding just two runs and taking two wickets. He dismissed Kusal Perera on the first ball and Dasun Shanaka later in the over. Suryakumar Yadav then sealed the victory for India, hitting a boundary off the first ball to chase down the three-run target.

Arshdeep Singh'sSuper Over performance was a masterclass in death overs bowling. He restricted Sri Lanka to a mere two runs, picking up the wickets of Kusal Perera and Dasun Shanaka. Suryakumar Yadav then completed the formalities, scoring three runs off the first ball.

The match also saw a controversial incident in the Super Over when Dasun Shanaka was initially given out caught behind, but the decision was overturned after a review. He was then run out, but the dismissal was not given as the ball was deemed dead after the initial caught behind appeal. However, Shanaka was eventually dismissed on the next ball.

The victory ensured India remained unbeaten in the Asia Cup 2025. India will face Pakistan in the final on Sunday. Social media was abuzz with praise for Arshdeep Singh and Suryakumar Yadav, with fans lauding their match-winning contributions. Memes and reactions flooded the internet, celebrating India's thrilling victory.