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‘Supposedly a dead rubber…’: Irfan Pathan, fans go wild as India win Super Over thriller vs Sri Lank

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‘Supposedly A Dead Rubber…’: Irfan Pathan, Fans Go Wild As India Win Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

By IANS News September 27, 2025 • 08:38 AM View: 1103

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: What was technically a “dead rubber” 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.

Cricket fans around the world were glued to their screens as the match defied expectations and delivered edge-of-the-seat entertainment.

Cricket stars couldn’t resist weighing in. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to X, writing: “Supposedly to be the dead rubber gave us the most exciting game of the Asia Cup…”

TAGS Irfan Pathan Super Over Sri Lanka Super Four Asia Cup Former Indian Even Sri Lankan Dubai International Cricket Stadium Charith Asalanka Kusal Perera Dasun Shanaka Arshdeep Singh Skipper Suryakumar Yadav Shubman Gill Although India

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