Shubman Gill’s lean run in the Asia Cup 2025 continued as Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana produced a moment of brilliance to dismiss him in India’s final Super Four clash. The young opener, who has been struggling for consistency, managed just 4 runs before edging a delivery back to the bowler. Theekshana showed sharp reflexes, diving to his left to complete a spectacular return catch that stunned both Gill and the spectators.
Despite the setback, India remain unaffected in the tournament scenario. Already through to the Asia Cup 2025 final, they will face arch-rivals Pakistan in what promises to be a high-voltage clash. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, had little at stake, having been knocked out after two early defeats in the Super Four stage.
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Gill’s return to the T20I setup after missing three consecutive series was expected to boost India’s top order, but the right-hander has failed to convert his starts into big scores. His best so far remains a 47-run knock against Pakistan earlier in the tournament.
Theekshana caught the big fish,
What a catch, shubman gill goes for 4
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Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma continues to shine, registering his third straight half-century. The left-hander’s aggressive stroke play has provided India with the perfect momentum at the top, further highlighting Gill’s contrasting struggles.
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India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
