A shocking incident occurred during the thrilling Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Sri Lanka, which saw that star all-rounder Dasun Shanaka was seen running away from the run-out despite being out of the crease.
Sri Lanka, led by Suryakumar Yadav led by Suryakumar Yadav and Charith Asanka, closed horn on Friday, 26 September at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Why was Dasun Shanaka not given against India?
The fight between India and Sri Lanka came out a nail-biting, and it saw both teams complete their 20 overs with a similar score of 202/5.
After 40 overs, the match entered the super over, where Arshdeep Singh showed his class and dismissed two Sri Lankan batsmen for two runs, and India won the match on their first ball of the super over.
However, the first super over was filled with a huge controversy as Dasun Shanaka was not run out despite being out of the crease when Sanju Samson killed the stumps.
On the fourth ball of the over, Arshdeep Singh delivered a yorker-length to Dasun Shanaka outside the off-stump, which tried to dig it, but missed, and the ball went out of the edge.
He, for some reason, flew to a single, and Sanju Samson quickly threw a one at the stumps to throw the cone out of the crease. Indian players started walking out of the field, thinking that they had already taken two wickets, but it was not so, and the players were called back.
This was because the on-foot umpire was actually caught behind, and once the umpire takes his decision, the ball is dead; Therefore, the runout was not considered.
Suryakumar Yadav was surprised by the decision of the umpire and had a long conversation with umpire Gazi Sohail, who explained to him that the first decision – in this case, was caught behind – always stands. In addition, Dasun Shanaka used a review, and on the replay, it was observed that there was no connection between the bat and the ball, helping the all -rounder survive. Meanwhile, the play did not benefit Sri Lanka as Dasun Shanaka fell on the next ball.
– Arshdeep Singh appealed.
– Samson excluded Shanaka.
– The umpire gave it to be caught.
– Shanaka Review.
– The first decision was considered as Shanaka survives.
– Shanaka got out of the next ball.#INDVSSL #Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/nhv9nd1bwb– Sports News (@Sports141625) September 26, 2025
Irfan Pathan explained the rules after Dasun Shanaka escaped
Former India all -rounder Irfan Pathan also faced X to explain the rules that helped Sri Lankan all -rounder Dasun Shanaka survive. He said that he was caught behind the decision by the umpire, with a review, killed the ball and helped Dasun Shanaka survive.
“Since it is caught behind, and has been reviewed, the ball is dead and umpire Gazi Sohail knows about his point. The first decision always stands and when it is given by the umpire at the end of the bowler, the ball is dead and that is why Shanaka survives.”
Since it is caught behind, and reviewed, the ball is dead and umpire Gazi Sohail has known his point to Team India. The first decision always stands and when it is given by the umpire at the end of the bowler, the ball is dead and that is why Shanaka survives …
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) September 26, 2025
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India is ready to face Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final
The results of the match against Sri Lanka had no impact on India’s position in the tournament as they had already qualified for the Asia Cup 2025 final after winning their first two matches against Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, Pakistan secured its place in the Asia Cup final with an 11 -run win over Bangladesh. This was his second win in the Super Four Stage, in which his first win was against Sri Lanka.
Now, India and Pakistan will collide in the high-voltage finals of the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai on Sunday, September 28. This will be the first time in the history of the Asia Cup that both the staunch rival will hit the peak.
In particular, India is the most successful team in the Asia Cup, with 8 trophies in their cabinet, while men also won two championships in Green.
Although surprisingly enough, they never faced against each other in the title Shodown, but it will soon change, looking at India vs Pakistan in the Asia Cup final with the first example in 41 years.
The Indian team does not have a very good record against Pakistan in the final of the tournament as they have clashed in the clashes of the summit five times, in which the men won two wins in Blue and three winning men in Green.
