Dubai: What was technically a “dead rubber” match in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 turned into an adrenaline-pumping spectacle, with India snatching victory against Sri Lanka in a heart-stopping encounter.

Cricket fans around the world were glued to their screens as the match defied expectations and delivered edge-of-the-seat entertainment.

Cricket stars couldn’t resist weighing in. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to X, writing: “Supposedly to be the dead rubber gave us the most exciting game of the Asia Cup…”

Fans in the stadium were on the edge of their seats as India chased down Sri Lanka’s target in the super over, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Every ball seemed to carry the weight of the entire match, and each boundary drew loud cheers.

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