The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Sri Lanka produced one of the most dramatic Super Over finishes in recent memory, with confusion, controversy, and sheer brilliance combining to leave fans on the edge of their seats. The flashpoint came on the 4th ball of the Super Over. Sri Lanka, already struggling at 2/1, faced a moment of utter chaos. Arshdeep Singh delivered a wide yorker to Dasun Shanaka, and the on-field umpire ruled it caught behind.
India erupted in celebration, only for Shanaka to immediately review, insisting he hadn’t nicked it. Technology backed him up, showing no bat involved, overturning the dismissal. What followed, however, was unprecedented. Shanaka, after missing the ball, attempted a risky single but was run out by a sharp direct hit from Sanju Samson.
Here is teh video of the final over leading to the super over:
From Rana to drama, Harshit forces a Super Over 😱
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The Indians thought they had their man again, but since the original caught-behind decision had already been given, the ball was technically dead, making the run-out invalid. Umpire Gazi Sohel had to step in and clarify the ruling, leaving Indian players bewildered and fans debating the nuances of the ICC’s playing conditions. It was a rare case where two simultaneous appeals created confusion, and the first decision effectively nullified the second.
Super-over Drama #INDvsSL
-Arshdeep Singh appealed.
– Samson run outs Shanaka.
– Umpire gave out for caught behind.
– Shanaka reviews.
– Shanaka survives as the first decision was considered.
– Shanaka got out next ball. 😆 Over khatam nehi hui 😆 pic.twitter.com/XW2v30RvfJ— Nisam Kumar (@Jamesnisam5363) September 26, 2025
Team India be like, 2️⃣ tera 2️⃣ mera 😅
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Surya dada ne poora kiya ek aur jeet ka wada 👏
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Despite the drama, India’s chase was straightforward. Needing just 3 runs, skipper Suryakumar Yadav dispatched the first delivery for the winning runs, ensuring India completed the Super Four stage unbeaten. While the controversy didn’t alter the outcome, it added a fresh chapter to cricket’s long list of quirky law-related debates.
WATCH – Pathum Nissanka’s Stunning Century And Fiery Celebration Lights Up Asia Cup Clash vs India
Earlier in the evening, Sri Lanka had nearly pulled off a heist. Pathum Nissanka was sensational, blasting a breathtaking century that kept the contest alive until the very end. His audacious stroke play, supported briefly by Kusal Perera’s 58, had India rattled. But once Nissanka fell, the Lankan middle order crumbled under pressure.
India’s bowlers weren’t at their best early on, but their spinners and death bowlers managed to claw things back. Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh showed grit in the slog overs, setting up the tense finale.
WATCH – Dead Ball Drama: Varun Chakravarthy’s Delivery and Axar Patel’s Drop Deny Sri Lanka Six Runs
With the bat, Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 61 off 31 provided India the platform, while Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 49 and Axar Patel’s late cameo ensured a 200-plus total. It was a final that had everything—fireworks, collapses, heroics, and confusion—and will be remembered as much for Nissanka’s hundred as for the bizarre Super Over chaos.
