IND vs SL, Asia Cup 2025: Pathum Nissanka's special ton goes in vain, but India given almighty shock – Action in Images

India were close to losing their first match of the tournament, as Pathum Nissanka played a terrific innings. In the end, a clutch end to the game from India.

Published on: Sep 27, 2025 12:57 AM IST

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Pathum Nissanka was the hero of the match as his sensational century brought them right to the verge of a big victory. Ultimately, he couldn't take his team home, but this was his breakthrough as he set the world on notice. (AFP)

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Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube were rested by India, but it was Sri Lanka who won the toss as Charith Asalanka called right and put the men in blue in to bat first. (Creimas/Asian Cricket Council)

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Abhishek Sharma's sensational tournament continues: he crossed 300 runs for the tournament as he scored a terrific 61 in quick time to give India yet another fast start. Playing incredible shots, and looking nearly unstoppable at the minute. (ANI)

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Suryakumar Yadav's tough tournament run continues, as he was dismissed cheaply once again. He will want to find his footing when it really matters in the final, and contribute in a big way. (AP)

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A 66-run partnership between Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson settled things down again, and put rest to some middle order concerns the team would have had. (AFP)

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Samson finally looked at home lower down the order, scoring a quickfire 39, particularly enjoying himself against the spinners. Will give himself and his team a lot more confidence. (REUTERS)

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Sri Lanka's fielding was on fire through the match: Theekshana started with a fine return catch off Gill, but it was this stunning diving effort from Dushmantha Chameera over his shoulder off his own bowling to dismiss Hardik Pandya that will make the highlight package. (AFP)

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Pathum Nissanka played an innings of a lifetime, hitting seven boundaries and six sixes enroute to a 58-ball 107. A terrific conclusion to a very strong tournament from Sri Lanka's newest star. (ANI)

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One of Sri Lanka's biggest partnerships in T20I cricket, Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka put on 127 runs together, and in quick time too, to keep Sri Lanka in control for much of the chase. (AFP)

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Harshit Rana had 12 to defend off the last over, with Nissanka on strike. He got Nissanka out, and conceded 11: after letting 44 runs leak in his first 3 overs, a solid way to ensure India kept kicking, and into the Super Over. (REUTERS)

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Arshdeep Singh was on fire in the Super Over, nailing his yorkers and not letting Sri Lanka connect with anything. Conceded just 2 runs and took both wickets – this, despite a bizarre run-out dead ball saga. (AP)

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In the end, captain Suryakumar Yadav just nudged the first ball of the Super Over through the covers, ran hard for three, and made sure his team leaves with the win. A big scare, though, and one which will leave India with far more concerns than they went in with. (AFP)