Daijiworld Media Network – Colombo

Colombo, Sep 27: Pathum Nissanka’s blistering century nearly derailed India’s campaign, but a brilliant Super Over from Arshdeep Singh helped India edge past Sri Lanka and book a place in the Asia Cup final with their sixth straight victory on Friday.

Electing to bat, India posted a tournament-high 202 for 5 in 20 overs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s third half-century—an electrifying 61 off 31 balls—and a composed 49 not out from Tilak Varma. Sanju Samson added a quickfire 39, striking three towering sixes to regain form at No. 5.

Sri Lanka responded fiercely as Nissanka hammered 107 off 58 balls, his first century of this edition, and stitched a 128-run partnership with Kusal Perera (58). Their onslaught left India’s bowlers reeling, especially Harsh

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