In the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2025, India and Sri Lanka faced off in a “dead rubber” match (since India and Pakistan had already sealed their spots in the final). India posted a strong 202/5, fueled by Abhishek Sharma’s 61 off 31 and a solid 49* from Tilak Varma.Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana made headlines earlier in the game by cleanly trapping Shubman Gill with a brilliant caught-and-bowled. India made a few tactical changes: Jasprit Bumrah was rested (not injured) to conserve energy. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first—a decision that drew criticism, as conditions suggested chasing might be more favourable. Beyond sport, recent moves show that India–Sri Lanka relations are seeing renewed emphasis on cooperation. A high-level dialogue in New Delhi focused on the cooperative sector, especially around trade, food security, and joint ventures. Sri Lanka, however, has ruled out immediate LNG imports from India, citing lack of infrastructure like storage facilities. #AsiaCup2025 #IndiaVsSriLanka #CricketUpdates #AbhishekSharma #TilakVarma #SriLankaCricket #SportsNews #IndiaSriLankaRelations #NewsOne
