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    "title": "\u2018Supposedly A Dead Rubber\u2026\u2019: Irfan Pathan, Fans Go Wild As India Win Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka",
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    "excerpt": "Dubai International Cricket Stadium: What was technically a \u201cdead rubber\u201d match in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 turned into an adrenaline-pumping spectacle, with India snatching victory against Sri Lanka in a heart-stopping encounter.",
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    "editor1": "Dubai International Cricket Stadium: What was technically a \u201cdead rubber\u201d match in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 turned into an adrenaline-pumping spectacle, with India snatching victory against Sri Lanka in a heart-stopping encounter.<p>Cricket fans around the world were glued to their screens as the match defied expectations and delivered edge-of-the-seat entertainment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Cricket stars couldn\u2019t resist weighing in. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to X, writing: \u201cSupposedly to be the dead rubber gave us the most exciting game of the Asia Cup\u2026\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Fans in the stadium were on the edge of their seats as India chased down Sri Lanka\u2019s target in the super over, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Every ball seemed to carry the weight of the entire match, and each boundary drew loud cheers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cThis is exactly why we love cricket!\u201d wrote one fan on X. \u201cWho cares if it\u2019s a dead rubber? That finish was pure magic!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cI honestly came expecting a relaxed match, maybe a chance to chill,\u201d one fan told IANS outside the stadium. \u201cBut this encounter had me screaming like crazy. This is one for the history books!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Even Sri Lankan fans admired the drama. \u201cHats off to India and Sri Lanka, that was a brilliant match,\u201d admitted a fan to IANS. \u201cBut honestly, my heart is still racing!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>It was a batting feast at Dubai International Cricket Stadium as Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka produced a brilliant batting performance, finishing with the same score as India to force the match into a super over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Chasing a 203-run target, Sri Lanka ended at 202\/5. Kusal Perera and Dasun Shanaka came out for the super over, but Arshdeep Singh struck early, taking wickets on the first and fifth deliveries as Sri Lanka could only manage two runs, leaving India a target of three.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>It was a batting feast at Dubai International Cricket Stadium as Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka produced a brilliant batting performance, finishing with the same score as India to force the match into a super over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>Although India had already qualified for the final, Sri Lanka will take pride in pushing the world No. 1-ranked T20I side to the limit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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