**Here’s Why Arshdeep Singh Bowled the Super Over vs Sri Lanka**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 27, 2025 | 10:13 AM*
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed the reason behind his decision to entrust Arshdeep Singh with bowling the Super Over in their final Asia Cup Super Four match against Sri Lanka. The move proved crucial as Arshdeep delivered an exceptional performance, restricting Sri Lanka to just two runs and taking two important wickets. This victory ensured India’s unbeaten streak remained intact, helping them progress to the tournament final.
### Match Analysis: A High-Scoring Thriller
Although the match was essentially a dead rubber, fans were treated to a high-scoring thriller. Both teams surpassed the 200-run mark, showcasing strong batting performances. Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka scored a brilliant century, but India’s middle order—particularly Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma—played vital innings to keep India in the hunt.
“It felt like a final and the boys showed a lot of character after the first half in the second innings,” Suryakumar Yadav remarked during the post-match presentation.
### Strategic Decision: Why Arshdeep?
Suryakumar explained his confidence in Arshdeep Singh by highlighting the bowler’s consistency over the years. “Arshdeep has delivered for us over the last 2-3 years. I told him to back his own plans and try to execute,” said Yadav.
He added, “He has been in that situation many times before and has performed really well for India as well as his IPL side.”
### Match Reflection from Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka praised Nissanka’s outstanding century and remained positive despite his team’s lackluster performance in the Super Four stage. “It was unbelievable batting from Nissanka. They have some extremely good bowlers, and it was splendid to see him bat with such an attacking approach,” Asalanka said.
He also acknowledged some positives despite the results: “We have been playing good cricket, but unfortunately, we could not win in the last two games.”
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India’s tactical acumen and composure under pressure, epitomized by Arshdeep Singh’s Super Over heroics, were key factors in their continued dominance in the Asia Cup this year.
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