Dubai [UAE], September 26 (ANI): Abhishek Sharma's blitz and the middle order's combined contribution powered India to a commanding position and, at the same time, blew away Sri Lanka in the final Super Fours fixture at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Friday.

Abhishek was once again at the forefront of India 's batting attack, but the middle order stepping up was the biggest positive for India . Even though Hardik Pandya faltered, the troika of Axar Patel (21*), Tilak Varma (49*) and Sanju Samson (39) chipped in with valuable contributions.

Their rollicking efforts laid the foundation for India to become the first team to score over 200 in the ongoing tournament. With a maximum from Axar on the final ball, India finished with 202/5, the second-highest total in the history o

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