India national cricket team defeated Sri Lanka national cricket team via Super Over on September 26, 2025, at Dubai International Stadium in a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash, maintaining their perfect record in the tournament.
After both teams scored 202 in regulation play, Arshdeep Singh bowled a brilliant Super Over, conceding just 2 runs and taking 2 wickets in 5 balls.
Suryakumar Yadav sealed India’s victory with a boundary off the first ball, chasing 3 runs. Pathum Nissanka’s breathtaking 107 off 58 balls went in vain despite his heroic effort.
The India national cricket team vs Sri Lanka national cricket team timeline spans 53 years from 1975 to 2025, featuring one of Asia’s most passionate rivalries. Across 45 Tests, 170 ODIs, and 32 T20Is, these neighbors have produced unforgettable moments.
Latest Match Scorecard: Asia Cup 2025 Super Four
| Team | Regulation (20 overs) | Super Over | Result |
| India | 202/5 | 3/0 (1 ball) | Won Super Over |
| Sri Lanka | 202/5 | 2/2 (5 balls) | Lost |
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE
- Date: September 26, 2025 (Night Match)
- Toss: India won and elected to bat first
- Player of the Match: Pathum Nissanka (107 off 58 balls)
- Tournament: Asia Cup 2025, Super Four Stage (Match 6)
- Series Status: India unbeaten, qualified for final vs Pakistan
The Super Over Thriller: India Innings: Abhishek Powers to 202/5
Powerplay Domination (Overs 1-6): 71/1
Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma opened the batting. Gill fell early for just 11, caught and bowled by Maheesh Theekshana in the 2nd over.
But Abhishek Sharma exploded, racing to his third consecutive fifty in just 22 balls with 5 fours and 3 sixes. India reached 71/1 after 6 overs – their best powerplay score of the tournament.
Middle Overs Consolidation (Overs 7-15): 79/3
Suryakumar Yadav fell cheaply for 6, trapped lbw by Nuwan Thushara immediately after the powerplay. Abhishek soon followed for 58 off 26 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes), caught at deep mid-wicket off Chameera’s bowling.
Sanju Samson (39 off 23 balls) and Tilak Varma (49* off 35 balls) steadied the innings with smart batting, rotating strike and finding boundaries at regular intervals.
Death Overs Push (Overs 16-20): 52/1
Samson fell in the 16th over, but Tilak remained unbeaten on 49, just missing his fifty. Hardik Pandya (11) and Axar Patel (13*) provided quick runs at the end.
India posted 202/5 in their 20 overs – the highest score of Asia Cup 2025 – setting a massive target for Sri Lanka.
India Full Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Shubman Gill | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 137.50 | caught & bowled |
| Abhishek Sharma | 58 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 223.07 | caught |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 | lbw |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | 39 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 169.56 | caught |
| Tilak Varma | 49* | 35 | 3 | 2 | 140.00 | not out |
| Hardik Pandya | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 122.22 | caught |
| Axar Patel | 13* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 185.71 | not out |
| Extras | 15 | — | — | — | — | (6 lb, 7 wd, 2 nb) |
| Total | 202/5 | 20.0 | 17 | 8 | 10.10 | — |
Sri Lanka Chase: Nissanka’s Heroic Century (202/5)
Powerplay Storm (Overs 1-6): 72/1
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis opened for Sri Lanka. Mendis fell for a golden duck, edging to slip off Arshdeep Singh’s bowling in the first over.
Kusal Perera joined Nissanka, and both batsmen launched a ferocious counter-attack. They struck boundaries freely, matching India’s powerplay aggression run for run. Sri Lanka reached 72/1 after 6 overs – even better than India’s start.
Middle Overs Mayhem (Overs 7-15): 85/1
Nissanka reached his fifty off just 25 balls in the 8th over with 5 fours and 3 sixes. Perera matched him, bringing up his fifty in the next over.
Their partnership became historic – a 127-run stand for the 2nd wicket off just 70 balls, the highest partnership in Asia Cup T20 history! Both batsmen were in complete control, hitting India’s spinners to all parts.
Varun Chakravarthy finally broke the partnership, dismissing Perera for 58 off 32 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes), stumped by Sanju Samson. Sri Lanka were 134/2 in the 13th over.
Death Overs Drama (Overs 16-20): 45/3
Charith Asalanka (5) and Kamindu Mendis (8) both fell cheaply to Kuldeep Yadav, unable to support Nissanka. Sri Lanka were suddenly 157/4 with pressure building.
But Nissanka kept fighting. He brought up his century – the first of Asia Cup 2025 – off 52 balls with a massive six in the 17th over. His celebration showed passion and determination.
Dasun Shanaka provided crucial support, scoring 22* off 11 balls with 2 fours and 1 six. With 12 runs needed from the final over bowled by Harshit Rana, the match went down to the wire.
- Ball 1: Rana dismissed Nissanka for 107, caught at long-on. Heartbreak!
- Balls 2-5: Shanaka hit a boundary and took singles, bringing it to 3 needed off 1 ball.
- Ball 6: Shanaka could only manage 2 runs. TIED MATCH at 202-202!
Sri Lanka Full Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Kusal Mendis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | caught |
| Pathum Nissanka | 107 | 58 | 7 | 6 | 184.48 | caught |
| Kusal Perera (wk) | 58 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 181.25 | stumped |
| Charith Asalanka | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.55 | caught |
| Kamindu Mendis | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.28 | caught |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 22* | 11 | 2 | 1 | 200.00 | not out |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | not out |
| Extras | 2 | — | — | — | — | (2 wd) |
| Total | 202/5 | 20.0 | 15 | 11 | 10.10 | — |
- Key Partnership: 2nd wicket – 127 runs (Nissanka 58, Perera 58) – Asia Cup T20 record
Super Over: Arshdeep’s Brilliance
Sri Lanka Batted First (Bowling: Arshdeep Singh)
Kusal Perera and Dasun Shanaka came out to bat. The pressure was immense.
Ball 1: Perera (0 off 1 ball) tried to hit through cover but got a leading edge. Caught at deep point! Sri Lanka 0/1.
Ball 2: Shanaka reviewed an lbw decision and successfully overturned it. But…
Ball 3: Shanaka (2 off 2 balls) edged to keeper Sanju Samson. Caught! Sri Lanka 2/2 in 5 balls.
A brilliant over from Arshdeep – just 2 runs and 2 wickets.
India’s Chase (Bowling: Nuwan Thushara)
India needed just 3 runs to win. Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma walked out.
Ball 1: Suryakumar Yadav found the gap through covers and hit a FOUR! India won off the very first ball!
- India won by 10 wickets in the Super Over!
Historical Timeline: Key Moments Through Decades
1970s-1980s: Early Years
- First ODI (1975): India and Sri Lanka first met in the 1975 World Cup Prudential Cup at Old Trafford. India won by 47 runs. Sunil Gavaskar scored 65.
- First Test (1982): Played at PSS Stadium, Madras (Chennai), India won by an innings and 9 runs. Kapil Dev took 5 wickets.
- 1985 Asia Cup Final: India defeated Sri Lanka in Sharjah by 8 wickets. This was the first Asia Cup title for either team.
1990s: Sri Lanka’s Rise
- 1996 World Cup Semifinal: Sri Lanka defeated India by 6 wickets in Kolkata (Eden Gardens). Riot broke out after crowd trouble. Sri Lanka advanced to the final and won the World Cup.
- 1997 Independence Cup Final: Sri Lanka won 2-1 series in India. Sanath Jayasuriya’s dominance marked Sri Lanka’s peak.
- 1999 Test Series: India whitewashed Sri Lanka 2-0 at home with dominant performances from Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble.
2000s-2010s: Intense Rivalry
- 2003 World Cup Final Group Match: India defeated Sri Lanka by 183 runs. Sachin Tendulkar scored 97, and Javagal Srinath took 4/35.
- 2008 Asia Cup Final: Sri Lanka defeated India by 100 runs in Karachi. Sanath Jayasuriya scored 125 in his final Asia Cup.
- 2011 World Cup Final: India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. MS Dhoni hit the winning six, scoring 91*. Gautam Gambhir scored 97. India became world champions.
- 2014 T20 World Cup Final: Sri Lanka defeated India by 6 wickets in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This was Sri Lanka’s first T20 World Cup title after losing 2009 and 2012 finals.
2020s: Modern Era
- 2023 Asia Cup Final: India defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Colombo. Mohammed Siraj took 6/21, bowling Sri Lanka out for 50 runs – their lowest ODI score. India chased it down in 6.1 overs.
- 2023 World Cup Match: India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs in Mumbai. Shubman Gill scored 92, and Mohammed Shami took 5/18 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 55 – their joint-lowest ODI total.
- 2024 T20I Series in Sri Lanka: India won 2-1. Suryakumar Yadav scored 58 in the series opener at Pallekele.
- 2025 Asia Cup Super Four: The Super Over thriller detailed above where India maintained their unbeaten run.
Head-to-Head Records Across Formats
Test Cricket (1982-2025)
| Matches | India Wins | Sri Lanka Wins | Draws |
| 45 | 22 | 8 | 15 |
India dominates Test cricket between these nations, especially in home conditions.
ODI Cricket (1975-2025)
| Matches | India Wins | Sri Lanka Wins | No Result | Ties |
| 170 | 99 | 59 | 10 | 2 |
India leads ODI head-to-head significantly, including crucial World Cup victories.
T20I Cricket (2009-2025)
| Matches | India Wins | Sri Lanka Wins | No Result | Ties |
| 32 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
India dominates T20Is as well, winning the 2025 Asia Cup Super Over thriller.
FAQs
Who won India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match?
India won via Super Over on September 26, 2025, in Dubai. After the match was tied at 202-202, Arshdeep Singh bowled brilliantly, taking 2 wickets for 2 runs. India chased 3 runs in just 1 ball as Suryakumar Yadav hit a boundary.
What is Pathum Nissanka’s highest T20I score?
Pathum Nissanka’s highest T20I score is 107 off 58 balls against India in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four on September 26, 2025. His innings included 7 fours and 6 sixes – the first century of Asia Cup 2025 tournament.
Who won the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka?
India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 2, 2011. MS Dhoni scored 91* and hit the winning six. Gautam Gambhir made 97. India became world champions after 28 years, winning at home.
What is Sri Lanka’s lowest ODI score against India?
Sri Lanka’s lowest ODI score against India is 50 all out, scored in the 2023 Asia Cup Final in Colombo on September 17, 2023. Mohammed Siraj took 6/21 – one of the greatest ODI bowling performances. India chased it in 6.1 overs.
How many times has India beaten Sri Lanka in World Cup finals?
India has beaten Sri Lanka once in a World Cup final – the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Sri Lanka won the 2014 T20 World Cup final against India in Dhaka by 6 wickets.
Wrapping Up
The India national cricket team vs Sri Lanka national cricket team timeline represents Asia’s most passionate cricket rivalry.
From the 1996 World Cup semifinal riots to the 2011 World Cup final celebration, from the 2023 Asia Cup’s 50 all-out humiliation to the 2025 Super Over thriller, every encounter produces drama, emotion, and unforgettable moments that define subcontinental cricket’s competitive spirit and regional pride.
