Team India’s powerful batting unit once again proved their prowess in the Asia Cup Super Fours, setting an imposing total against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Their explosive performance has undeniably created a buzz, especially with the highly anticipated final against Pakistan on the horizon.
Leading the charge was the world’s No. 1 T20I batter, Abhishek Sharma, who blasted an impressive 61 runs off just 31 deliveries. He was brilliantly supported by Tilak Varma, who remained unbeaten with a crucial 49 runs from 34 balls. Together, their dynamic partnership ensured India’s innings maintained a blistering pace right from the aggressive start.
The entire batting lineup contributed significantly, ensuring that India consistently built momentum despite losing wickets at regular intervals. On the bowling front, Sri Lanka’s attack managed to share the spoils, with Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, and Charith Asalanka each claiming a wicket.
This collective batting masterclass not only set a challenging target for Sri Lanka but also achieved a remarkable tournament milestone. India’s final score of 202 for 5 now stands as the highest team total in the Asia Cup 2025, surpassing Afghanistan’s 188/6 against Hong Kong and India’s own 188/8 against Oman earlier in the competition.
Most runs in Asia Cup 2025
| Rank | Team | Opposition | Runs Scored | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Sri Lanka | 202/5 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Afghanistan | Hong Kong | 188/6 | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 3 | India | Oman | 188/8 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 4 | India | Pakistan | 174/4 | 21 Sep 2025 |
| 5 | U.A.E. | Oman | 172/5 | 15 Sep 2025 |
This phenomenal performance makes India the first team to breach the coveted 200-run mark in this edition of the tournament. Furthermore, this is only the second instance in Asia Cup T20I history that a total exceeding 200 has been recorded, with India previously holding the overall record of 212/2 against Afghanistan in 2022.
The achievement brilliantly highlights the immense depth within India’s batting arsenal. Abhishek’s fearless aggression at the top, combined with Tilak’s composed yet impactful stroke play through the middle overs, perfectly illustrates the team’s balanced approach and strategic flexibility.
India also boasts the highest-ever score in the Asia Cup’s T20 format, a staggering 212/2 against Afghanistan in 2022, where they secured a dominant 101-run victory.
For Sri Lanka, who were already out of contention for the final before this match, the challenge of chasing down such a record-breaking total merely underscored what has been a demanding campaign for them.
Ultimately, India’s commanding innings not only solidified their momentum heading into the title decider but also etched their name, once again, firmly into the illustrious record books of Asia Cup T20Is.