India’s score of 202 against Sri Lanka on Friday meant that they became the first to achieve a unique record in this Asia Cup

India’s batting once again fired on all cylinders in the Asia Cup Super Fours as the side posted a strong total against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma led the charge with an explosive 61 off 31 deliveries. He found support in Tilak Varma, who stayed unbeaten on 49 from 34 balls. Together, they kept India’s innings moving at a fast pace after an aggressive start. The rest of the batting unit also chipped in, ensuring that India maintained momentum despite losing wickets regularly. Sri Lanka’s bowlers, meanwhile, managed to share the breakthroughs. Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka and Charith Asalanka all picked up one wicket each. With this effort, India not only set Sri Lanka a stiff chase but also achieved a significant tournament milestone. Their final score of 202 for 5 became the highest team total in the Asia Cup 2025 so far, surpassing Afghanistan’s 188/6 against Hong Kong and India’s own 188/8 against Oman earlier in the tournament.Most runs in Asia Cup 2025

This makes India the first side to cross the 200-run mark in this edition of the tournament. It is also only the second time in Asia Cup T20I history that a total of more than 200 has been recorded, with India also holding the overall record of 212/2 against Afghanistan in 2022. The achievement put on display the depth in India’s batting. Abhishek’s fearless approach at the top, added with Tilak’s steady hand through the middle, showcased the balance the team currently has.India also owns the record the highest-ever score in the Asia Cup in the T20 format, which came when they scored 212/2 against Afghanistan in 2022, where they won by 101 runs. For Sri Lanka, who came into the contest already eliminated from the race to the final, the challenge of chasing down a record total only added to what has been a difficult campaign.

India’s innings not only secured them momentum heading into the title decider, but also placed their name once again in the record books of Asia Cup T20Is.