Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, are looking to level the series 2-2 after trailing 1-3. Marsh said the pitch looks great and expressed hope of finishing the tour on a positive note. “Lots to play for, both teams have played some great cricket. India bowled superbly last game,” he added.

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav once again lost the toss, prompting laughter among teammates. He said the team is focused on expressing themselves and sticking to their plan. “Until you’re winning games, losing tosses doesn’t matter. Everyone understood the conditions last match. We want to continue the same approach,” he said.

India aim to maintain their record of never losing a T20I series in Australia. The playing XIs are unchanged for Australia, while India’s lineup features Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah among others.

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Abhishek became the fastest player to reach 1,000 T20I runs for a single country in terms of balls faced and also the quickest Indian based on matches played. His milestone broke Australia’s Tim David’s global record of 1,000 runs in 569 balls, achieved earlier this month.

Previously, India’s Suryakumar Yadav held the second spot, taking 573 balls, while New Zealand’s Finn Allen took 611 balls. Abhishek narrowly missed breaking Virat Kohli’s record, who reached the mark in 27 innings. However, Abhishek became the fastest Indian to reach the milestone, achieving it in 28 innings.

The global record for fewest matches to 1,000 runs remains shared by England’s Dawid Malan and Czech Republic’s Sabawoon Davizi with 24 matches. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson (995) and Tilak Varma (991) are close to joining Abhishek in the 1,000-run club.

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The match was tense from the start, with political undercurrents shadowing the contest. Chasing 147, India found itself struggling at 20 for three in four overs. Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson rebuilt the innings with a fine 57-run partnership. Samson’s dismissal brought added pressure, but Tilak held his nerve.

With India requiring 64 from the last six overs, Tilak attacked Haris Rauf, hitting a memorable six over deep backward square leg. Shivam Dube supported well, taking India closer to victory. With eight needed from five balls, Tilak struck another towering six off Rauf to seal the win.

Spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel also starred, taking eight wickets between them. Kuldeep’s figures of 4-0-30-4 proved decisive. The win gave India its ninth Asia Cup title, though the trophy was not awarded after India refused to accept it from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi.

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Chasing three runs in the Super Over, India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill secured victory with one delivery, as Sri Lanka could only manage two runs against Arshdeep Singh’s bowling. Earlier, Sri Lanka’s top order, led by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera, shared a 127-run partnership to chase India’s 203-run target.

India’s innings was powered by Abhishek Sharma’s 61 and Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 49. Sanju Samson and Axar Patel provided crucial late runs, helping the eight-time Asia Cup champions cross 200. Despite early wickets, the Indian batting unit recovered strongly to set a competitive total.

Sri Lanka’s resilient batting forced the tie despite wickets falling in the middle overs. Nissanka scored a brilliant century, but the team fell short in the Super Over. While the match was a dead rubber, Sri Lanka’s performance against the World No. 1 T20I side was encouraging ahead of the final.

Brief Scores: India 202/5 (Abhishek 61, Varma 49*; Asalanka 1-18) tie Sri Lanka 202 (Nissanka 107, Perera 58; Kuldeep 1-31). Super Over: India 3/0 beat Sri Lanka 2/2.

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Arshdeep bowled a superb 19th over during regulation play and then took two wickets in the Super Over, restricting Sri Lanka to just two runs. Suryakumar finished the chase with a single ball to secure India’s sixth consecutive win in the tournament.

“It felt like a final. I told the boys to play it like a semi-final,” Yadav said. “We wanted energy and clarity. Arshdeep has been in such situations many times. His confidence says it all.”

He lauded the batting performance, noting Abhishek Sharma (61), Tilak Varma (49 not out), and Sanju Samson (39) for their contributions. “Sanju and Tilak took responsibility well. They maintained the tempo,” Yadav said.

Looking ahead to the final against Pakistan, Yadav said: “Let’s recover well and be ready. Today was about clarity and execution. We achieved that and deserve to be in the final.”

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Batting first, India scored 168/6 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma starred with a blazing 75 off 37 balls, powering India’s innings. Shubman Gill contributed 29, and Hardik Pandya added a steady 38 to stabilize the team after early wickets. Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Axar Patel added useful runs in the middle and death overs.

Bangladesh struggled to chase 169. Opener Saif Hassan scored 69 off 51 balls but lacked support from other batters. Kuldeep Yadav’s 3-18 and Varun Chakravarthy’s 2-29 broke the middle order. Axar Patel also struck with one wicket as India applied relentless pressure through spin bowling.

India maintained control throughout, with Bangladesh all out for 127 in 19.3 overs. Tilak Varma finished the innings by dismissing Mustafizur Rahman. India now await the winner of Pakistan vs Bangladesh to face in the final.

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Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India’s squad features rising stars like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Tilak Varma. Ganguly emphasized that the team’s preparation and mindset give them a good chance to win the tournament. He also highlighted the return of Jasprit Bumrah, whose pace attack strengthens India’s bowling unit and adds experience to the youthful lineup.

Ganguly noted that the blend of youth and experience makes this team formidable. With Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube adding all-round capabilities, India looks well-equipped to handle high-pressure matches. The team’s recent victories over Pakistan and Sri Lanka have further boosted morale and fan expectations.

He also praised the coaching staff for their strategic planning and ability to nurture young talent. Ganguly believes that India’s adaptability across formats and conditions gives them an edge over their rivals. His confidence has energized fans ahead of India’s next clash against Bangladesh, which could seal their spot in the final.

As the Asia Cup 2025 heats up, Ganguly’s backing adds weight to India’s campaign. The good chance to win sentiment echoes across the cricketing community, with many hoping the team can lift the trophy and carry momentum into the upcoming ICC tournaments.

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