Summary
India defeated Sri Lanka in a Super Over match during the Asia Cup, even though the game did not affect the tournament's final standings. India had already secured a spot in the final, while Sri Lanka had been eliminated. Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored a hundred runs, but India won after a thrilling Super Over.
Key Facts
- India won against Sri Lanka in a Super Over during the Asia Cup.
- The match was a "dead rubber," meaning it did not impact the final tournament outcome.
- Pathum Nissanka from Sri Lanka scored the first hundred runs of this year’s tournament.
- Sri Lanka scored 202-5, forcing the game to a Super Over.
- In the Super Over, Sri Lanka managed only two runs and lost both wickets.
- Arshdeep Singh from India bowled the Super Over, taking two wickets.
- Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav secured the win by scoring three runs in the Super Over.
- Abhishek Sharma was a key performer for India, scoring 61 runs off 31 balls.
