India vs Sri Lanka Live Updates, Asia Cup 2025: India finish on 202/5 after 20 overs vs Sri Lanka, Tilak 49, Abhishek 61*

India crossed the 200-run mark, ending at 202/5 in 20 overs. Tilak Varma played a crucial knock, remaining unbeaten on *49 (34), while Axar Patel provided the late fireworks with *21 (15), including a six off the final ball. Earlier, Sanju Samson (32 off 22) and Abhishek Sharma (61 off 31) set the tone, while Sri Lanka kept chipping in with wickets. Dushmantha Chameera ended with 1/40, while Hasaranga proved expensive with 1/37.

Tilak Varma survived a streaky moment but managed to collect a boundary with a top-edged sweep over the keeper, moving to 47 (32)**. Axar Patel is on 11 (11) after surviving a close run-out chance. Maheesh Theekshana’s final over went for 10 runs, as India climbed to 189/5 after 19 overs, setting up the last-over push.

Axar Patel provided a timely boost with a clever slice past short third for four, moving to 9* (8). Tilak Varma continues steady on 42* (29). Despite Sri Lanka’s bowlers trying to tighten things, India managed 10 runs off the over, pushing their score to 179/5 after 18 overs. With two overs left, India will be aiming to cross the 200-run mark.

Sri Lanka struck again as Hardik Pandya was dismissed for just 2 (3), caught and bowled by Dushmantha Chameera with a sharp forward dive. Tilak Varma, however, kept the scoreboard ticking with a boundary and a couple, moving to 41 (28)**. Axar Patel is on 1 (3). India are 169/5 after 17 overs, with Tilak carrying the hopes for a competitive finish.

Sanju Samson’s promising knock came to an end on 32 (22) as he was caught by Asalanka off Dasun Shanaka. Samson had just struck a massive six off a no-ball but couldn’t carry on, ending a valuable 39-run stand with Tilak Varma. Tilak remains on 35* (26), while Hardik Pandya is new at the crease on 2* (2). India are 162/4 after 16 overs, looking for a strong finish in the last four overs.

Sanju Samson launched Wanindu Hasaranga for a huge six straight down the ground, bringing up his dominance over the spinner. He and Tilak Varma have both reached 33 runs each, guiding India to 150/3 at the 15-over mark. The pair has added crucial stability and are now setting up for a big finish in the last five overs.

A quiet over from Maheesh Theekshana yielded just singles as India reached 139/3 after 14 overs. Tilak Varma is on 30* (21) and Sanju Samson on 25* (17), keeping the scoreboard ticking with rotation but no big hits in this over. The partnership has now added valuable stability after the early wickets.

Sanju Samson showed intent with a towering six straight down the ground off Wanindu Hasaranga, followed by smart strike rotation. He moved to 22* (14), while Tilak Varma is steady on 27* (18). India are 133/3 after 13 overs, with the partnership starting to gain momentum in the middle overs.

Tilak Varma showcased his power with a clean slog sweep off Charith Asalanka, smashing a six over deep mid-wicket. He moved to 24* (16), while Sanju Samson is on 12* (10), rotating the strike. India are 120/3 after 12 overs, building a steady partnership after the early loss of Abhishek Sharma.

Sanju Samson got going with a confident boundary off Wanindu Hasaranga, swiveling a short googly behind square for four. He moved to 8* (6), while Tilak Varma is on 17* (14). India are 109/3 after 11 overs, looking to rebuild steadily after the loss of Abhishek Sharma.

At the halfway mark, India are 100/3 in 10 overs. Abhishek Sharma’s dismissal for 61 has put the onus on the middle order. Tilak Varma is batting on 14* (12), while Sanju Samson is on 2* (2). India will now look to rebuild and push towards a strong finish after losing momentum post Powerplay.

Abhishek Sharma has scored nearly 40% of India’s total runs in the Asia Cup 2025 so far. His consistency at the top has been the single biggest factor in India’s batting success this tournament, underlining just how crucial his role has become.

Big wicket for Sri Lanka as Charith Asalanka removed the in-form Abhishek Sharma for 61 (31). Looking set for a massive score, Abhishek miscued a pull and Kamindu Mendis took a safe catch near the boundary. Tilak Varma is on 10* while Sanju Samson has joined him at the crease with 1*. India are 94/3 after 9 overs, losing momentum after a flying start.

Abhishek Sharma carried on his superb form, moving to 60 off 29 balls with a classy lofted boundary over extra cover off Dasun Shanaka. Tilak Varma, new at the crease, is on 5* (4) and finding his rhythm. Despite the loss of Suryakumar Yadav, India remain in control at 86/2 after 8 overs, thanks to Abhishek’s attacking stroke play.

Abhishek Sharma’s blistering half-century today puts him in an elite list of Indian batters with three consecutive 50-plus scores in T20Is. He now joins the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer in achieving the feat.

Three consecutive 50-plus scores for India (T20I)
Virat Kohli (3 times)
KL Rahul (2 times)
Suryakumar (2 times)
Rohit Sharma
Shreyas Iyer
Abhishek Sharma*

Wanindu Hasaranga struck in his very first over, trapping Suryakumar Yadav lbw for 12 (13) after a failed sweep shot. SKY went for a review, but ball-tracking showed it hitting off and middle, confirming the decision. Tilak Varma has joined Abhishek Sharma, who is carrying on strong at 54 off 26 balls*. India are 75/2 after 7 overs.

Abhishek Sharma continued his explosive form, bringing up a 26-ball half-century, his third fifty in a row. He smashed boundaries off Nuwan Thushara to dominate the Powerplay, finishing unbeaten on 52* (24). Suryakumar Yadav is batting on 11*. India are 71/1 after 6 overs, with the early loss of Shubman Gill offset by Abhishek’s blistering stroke play.

Abhishek Sharma was on fire, smashing a six and back-to-back boundaries off Chameera to race to 41* from just 19 balls. Suryakumar Yadav is steady at the other end on 10*. India are 59/1 after 5 overs, building strong momentum despite losing Shubman Gill early.

Suryakumar Yadav struck a classy boundary through extra cover while Abhishek Sharma continued to rotate strike. The pair has added 29 runs for the second wicket so far. India are 44/1 after 4 overs, scoring at a healthy run rate.

Abhishek Sharma kept the momentum with a couple of boundaries, including one off a no-ball, and moved to 26* off 13 balls. Suryakumar Yadav is batting on 2*. India are 36/1 after 3 overs, scoring briskly despite the early wicket of Shubman Gill.

Abhishek Sharma struck a six and a four to keep the scoreboard ticking, while Suryakumar Yadav got off the mark. India are 22/1 in 2 overs, with Shubman Gill the only wicket to fall so far.

India lose their first wicket as Shubman Gill departs for 4 (3), caught and bowled by Maheesh Theekshana. India are 15/1 in 1.3 overs with Abhishek Sharma still at the crease.

India score 8/0 after 1 over. Abhishek Sharma picked up a couple of runs and a single, while Shubman Gill finished the over with a stylish boundary off Nuwan Thushara. A wide and some extras also added to the tally. Both openers are settling in as India look to build a steady platform.

Tilak Varma walked out with Shubman Gill for warm-up, sparking confusion that he might open the innings. But in the end, it was the usual pair — Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill — who stepped onto the field to open for India.

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara.

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to field first against India in the Super Fours clash at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Pitch Report: A batting-friendly surface in Dubai. India scored 168 in the last game here. Scores around 160–170 have not been chased successfully on this track. Slight help for seamers early on, but spinners may find it less effective. Expect batters to go hard in the first six overs.