Asia Cup 2025: India set Sri Lanka a stiff target in inconsequential tie

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Dubai

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India Sets a Challenging Target of 202 Runs Against Sri Lanka! | India - 202/5 (20.0)

September 26, 2025 9:59 pm

India finishes their innings at 202 for 5 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a brilliant 61 runs. The innings saw 8 sixes and 14 fours, setting a formidable total for Sri Lanka to chase.

Axar Patel Finishes with a Six! India Crosses 200! | India - 204/5 (20.0)

September 26, 2025 9:58 pm

Axar Patel smashes a huge six off the last ball of the innings, propelling India past the 200-run mark. A fantastic finish to the innings, though Tilak Varma is left stranded on 49.

Tilak Varma Nears Half-Century! | India - 191/5 (19.2)

September 26, 2025 9:55 pm

Tilak Varma is just two runs away from a well-deserved half-century, playing a crucial innings for India under pressure.

Tilak Varma Smashes a Crucial Four! | India - 184/5 (18.2)

September 26, 2025 9:47 pm

Tilak Varma finds the boundary with a well-placed shot, adding four vital runs to India's total. This boundary helps maintain the scoring rate and puts pressure back on the bowlers.

Axar Patel finds the boundary! | India - 178/5 (17.5)

September 26, 2025 9:45 pm

Axar Patel smashes a much-needed boundary, injecting some momentum into India's innings after a couple of quick wickets. This four will help ease the pressure.

Tilak Varma finds the boundary! | India - 167/5 (16.5)

September 26, 2025 8:03 pm

Tilak Varma smashes a much-needed boundary, finding the gap and sending the ball racing to the fence. This four helps India recover after quick wickets and keeps the scoreboard moving.

Chameera Strikes! Pandya Departs! | India - 162/5 (16.1)

September 26, 2025 8:04 pm

Hardik Pandya tries to go big but Dushmantha Chameera takes a brilliant return catch off his own bowling! A massive blow for India as they lose another key batsman.

Samson Departs After Quickfire Innings! | India - 158/4 (15.3)

September 26, 2025 8:08 pm

Sanju Samson, looking to accelerate further after a big six, is caught by Charith Asalanka off the bowling of Dasun Shanaka. A crucial wicket for Sri Lanka.

Samson Smashes Another Six! | India - 157/3 (15.2)

September 26, 2025 8:09 pm

Sanju Samson unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the ropes for a massive six! This big hit further accelerates India's scoring rate and puts pressure on the bowler.

India Crosses 150-Run Mark! | India - 150/3 (15.0)

September 26, 2025 8:11 pm

India reaches 150 runs in 15 overs, thanks to a flourishing partnership between Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma. Both batsmen have contributed significantly, maintaining a high run rate and setting a strong foundation for a formidable total.

India reaches 150! | India - 150/3 (15.0)

September 26, 2025 8:14 pm

India crosses the 150-run mark in the 15th over, showcasing a strong batting performance led by the current partnership. A crucial milestone achieved.

Fifty-Run Partnership for Samson and Varma! | India - 140/3(14.1)

September 26, 2025 8:19 pm

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma have forged a vital 50-run partnership, steadying India's innings and accelerating the scoring. Samson has scored 31 runs (18 balls, 1 four, 2 sixes) and Varma 22 runs (16 balls, 1 four, 1 six) in this crucial stand.

Samson Smashes a Monstrous Six! | India - 146/3 (14.2)

September 26, 2025 8:20 pm

Sanju Samson launches a massive six off Wanidu Hasaranga, sending the ball deep into the stands. This powerful hit injects significant momentum into India's innings.

Samson Smashes a Maximum! | India - (126/3 (12.1))

September 26, 2025 8:25 pm

Sanju Samson launches a massive SIX off Wanidu Hasaranga, sending the ball soaring over the ropes! This powerful hit adds crucial runs to India's total and puts pressure back on the bowler.

Tilak Varma unleashes a maximum! | India - 118/3 (11.3)

September 26, 2025 8:29 pm

Tilak Varma smashes a magnificent six off Charith Asalanka! That's a huge hit, sending the ball sailing over the ropes and injecting some serious momentum into India's innings.

Sanju Samson brings up India's 100 with a boundary! | India - 100/3 (10.0)

September 26, 2025 8:32 pm

Sanju Samson strikes a magnificent four off Wanidu Hasaranga, bringing up India's 100 runs in style! This boundary provides a much-needed boost after a couple of quick wickets.

India Reaches 100 Runs! | India - 100/3 (10.0)

September 26, 2025 8:33 pm

India has reached the 100-run mark in just 10 overs, showcasing their aggressive batting. A strong foundation laid for a big total.

Tilak Varma breaks the shackles with a boundary! | India - 98/3 (9.3)

September 26, 2025 8:34 pm

Tilak Varma smashes a much-needed FOUR, finding the gap with precision and breaking the chain of dot balls. This boundary brings some momentum back to India after a couple of quiet deliveries.

Abhishek Sharma departs after a brilliant fifty! | India - 92/3 (8.4)

September 26, 2025 8:37 pm

Abhishek Sharma, after a sensational innings of 61 runs off 31 balls, has been caught by Kamindu Mendis off the bowling of Charith Asalanka. A crucial breakthrough for Sri Lanka.

Tilak Varma hits his first boundary! | India - 87/2 (8.1)

September 26, 2025 8:37 pm

Tilak Varma gets off the mark with a superb boundary, finding the gap with precision. This boundary will boost his confidence and help India maintain their scoring rate.

Abhishek Sharma continues his boundary spree! | India - 83/2 (7.3)

September 26, 2025 8:37 pm

Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary, a magnificent FOUR, off Dasun Shanaka! He is in sublime form, finding the ropes with incredible ease and keeping the pressure firmly on the bowlers. This shot further boosts India's aggressive start.

Hasaranga Traps Yadav LBW! | India - 74/2 (6.5)

September 26, 2025 8:46 pm

Wanidu Hasaranga gets the breakthrough, trapping Suryakumar Yadav plumb in front for 12 runs. A crucial wicket for Sri Lanka at a vital stage of the innings.

Abhishek Sharma's Blazing Fifty! | India - 70/1 (5.4)

September 26, 2025 8:51 pm

Abhishek Sharma reaches a sensational half-century off just 22 balls, featuring 7 fours and 2 sixes. A truly aggressive display of batting.

Abhishek Sharma Blazes to a Rapid Fifty! | India - 70/1(5.4)

September 26, 2025 8:55 pm

Abhishek Sharma reaches his blistering fifty off just 22 balls with another boundary! A fantastic display of aggressive batting, featuring 7 fours and 2 sixes, setting a strong foundation for India.

Abhishek Sharma continues boundary fest! | India - 66/1(5.3)

September 26, 2025 8:56 pm

Abhishek Sharma smashes another magnificent FOUR! He is absolutely tearing apart the bowling attack, finding the ropes with incredible consistency. This boundary keeps India's scoring rate soaring.

Abhishek Sharma's Boundary Blitz Continues! | India - 59/1 (5.0)

September 26, 2025 9:01 pm

Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary, taking his individual score to 41 runs off just 19 balls. He is dominating the bowling attack and accelerating India's scoring rate in the powerplay.

Abhishek Sharma continues assault with a boundary! | India - 55/1 (4.5)

September 26, 2025 9:03 pm

Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary, finding the gap with precision and adding four more runs to India's rapidly growing total. He's looking unstoppable!

India Crosses 50 Runs! | India - 51/1(4.4)

September 26, 2025 9:07 pm

India crosses the 50-run mark with a powerful six from Abhishek Sharma in the 4.3rd over, demonstrating an aggressive start to their innings. This rapid scoring sets a strong foundation for the team.

Abhishek Sharma Smashes a Massive Six! | India - 45/1 (4.2)

September 26, 2025 9:11 pm

Abhishek Sharma launches a powerful shot over the boundary for a huge six, showcasing his aggressive intent and adding crucial runs to India's total.

Suryakumar Yadav's Classy Boundary | India - 39/1(3.4)

September 26, 2025 9:14 pm

Suryakumar Yadav plays a magnificent shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. This boundary helps India maintain their aggressive start.

Abhishek Sharma smashes a boundary after a no-ball! | India - 31/1 (2.4)

September 26, 2025 9:24 pm

Abhishek Sharma takes full advantage of the free-hit after a no-ball, dispatching the delivery for a superb four. He is accelerating the scoring rate for India.

No-ball and Five Runs! India Gets a Bonus | India - 31/1 (2.4)

September 26, 2025 9:24 pm

Nuwan Thushara bowls a costly no-ball that races away for five runs, giving India a significant boost. A moment of misfortune for the bowler.

Sharma's Fine Boundary! | India - 21/1 (1.5)

September 26, 2025 9:26 pm

Abhishek Sharma dispatches the ball for a superb boundary, showcasing aggressive intent and keeping the scoreboard ticking after a quick wicket. A well-placed shot.

Theekshana Strikes Early! Gill Departs! | India - 15/1 (1.3)

September 26, 2025 9:26 pm

Shubman Gill is out! Maheesh Theekshana strikes, taking a sharp catch off his own bowling. Gill tried to go over the top but didn't get enough on it. A big breakthrough for Sri Lanka.

Abhishek Sharma Launches First Six! | India - 14/0 (1.1)

September 26, 2025 9:28 pm

Abhishek Sharma unleashes a magnificent six over the ropes! A powerful hit that sails into the stands, announcing his aggressive intent early in the innings. What a way to start against the spinner!

Shubman Gill's First Boundary! | India - 8/0 (1.0)

September 26, 2025 9:31 pm

Shubman Gill opens his account with a magnificent boundary, driving the ball with precision. A confident start for Gill and India, as they look to build momentum early in the innings.

India Gets Off the Mark with a Wide! | India - 1/0 (0.1)

September 26, 2025 9:35 pm

Nuwan Thushara bowls a wide delivery, giving India their first run of the innings. The scoreboard is now ticking.

First Ball of the Match! | India - (0/0 (0.1))

September 26, 2025 9:39 pm

Nuwan Thushara bowls the first ball of the innings to Abhishek Sharma, who defends it carefully. The match is officially underway!

Squads Announced for India vs Sri Lanka Clash

September 26, 2025 9:45 pm

The playing XIs are out! India features Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana. Sri Lanka counters with Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Wanidu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, and Nuwan Thushara.

Sri Lanka Wins Toss, Elects to Bowl First

September 26, 2025 9:47 pm

Sri Lanka won the toss and, without hesitation, chose to bowl first. They will be looking to utilize any early moisture or swing on the pitch to gain an advantage in the initial overs.