India defeated Sri Lanka through a Super Over after both teams scored 202 runs during their Asia Cup encounter Friday. The defending champions maintained their perfect tournament record despite the match having no bearing on qualification. India had already secured their spot in Sunday's final against Pakistan while Sri Lanka faced elimination.
Pathum Nissanka struck the tournament's first century with 107 runs to help Sri Lanka match India's total. Abhishek Sharma led India's batting effort with 61 runs from 31 deliveries. The match entered a Super Over when Sri Lanka finished at 202-5 after 20 overs.
Arshdeep Singh restricted Sri Lanka to two runs while taking both wickets during the Super Over. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored three runs from the first ball to secure victory for India. The result sets up a final between the tournament's two undefeated teams.
Pathum Nissanka struck the tournament's first century with 107 runs to help Sri Lanka match India's total. Abhishek Sharma led India's batting effort with 61 runs from 31 deliveries. The match entered a Super Over when Sri Lanka finished at 202-5 after 20 overs.
Arshdeep Singh restricted Sri Lanka to two runs while taking both wickets during the Super Over. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored three runs from the first ball to secure victory for India. The result sets up a final between the tournament's two undefeated teams.
