In a nail-biting Super Over during the Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, fans witnessed a dramatic twist involving Sri Lanka’s former captain Dasun Shanaka. The high-pressure encounter saw both teams battling for supremacy, and one unusual moment had everyone talking as Shanaka survived what looked like a double dismissal in a single delivery.
Dasun Shanaka survives despite getting run-out in the Super Over
The drama unfolded on the fourth delivery of Sri Lanka’s Super Over. Arshdeep Singh bowled a full delivery angling away from Shanaka, who poked at it for a quick single but missed. As Shanaka started running, India’s wicketkeeper Sanju Samson collected the ball and hit the stumps while Shanaka was mid-pitch. At first glance, it seemed a clear run-out, but the on-field umpire ruled Shanaka out for caught-behind instead.
Why Shanaka was not given out?
Shanaka immediately opted for a review using the Decision Review System (DRS), and the third umpire found that the ball had not made any contact with his bat. As a result, the caught-behind decision was overturned. Additionally, the run-out appeal became void because the ball was considered dead once the caught-behind dismissal had been signaled. This rare set of circumstances allowed Shanaka to survive the delivery unharmed. However, his reprieve was short-lived, as Arshdeep dismissed him on the very next ball, ending Sri Lanka’s Super Over at 2/2 in just five deliveries.
India stay unbeaten in Asia Cup 2025
Chasing a modest target of three runs in the Super Over, India took just one ball to secure victory. Suryakumar Yadav struck Wanindu Hasaranga‘s delivery to extra cover and ran the three to finish the game. The win kept India unbeaten in the Asia Cup Super 4 stage and strengthened their position as favorites heading into the highly anticipated final against Pakistan.
