Nissanka ton in vain as India edge Sri Lanka in Super Over | Sports

DUBAI, Sept 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Defending champions India survived a scintillating century by Pathum Nissanka to edge out Sri Lanka in a Super Over after their Asia Cup match ended in a tie on Friday. India, who had already booked their place in the final against Pakistan, posted an impressive 202-5. In reply, however, Nissanka hammered 107 off 58 balls to lead Sri Lanka's chase which also ended on 202-5 in the last Super Four contest of the regional tournament in Dubai. Sri Lanka managed just two runs from their Super Over which was bowled by Arshdeep Singh. Kusal Perera sliced the first ball to deep point and Dasun Shanaka's dismissal from the fifth ball marked the end of...