Asia Cup Final: The Fourth Ball Controversy That Gripped India vs Sri Lanka

The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 final’s Super Over produced a moment of high drama, particularly around the fourth ball, which caused much consternation. With Sri Lanka at 2/1, Arshdeep Singh bowled to Dasun Shanaka, the delivery resulting in an on-field call of caught behind. Shanaka opted for a review, and the replays demonstrated the ball had missed the bat, causing the initial decision to be reversed. Chaos then unfolded as Shanaka attempted a run following the delivery, only to be run out. However, since the original call was out, the ball was considered dead, making the run-out null and void. Umpire Gazi Sohel had to intervene to explain the rule. This strange event saw Shanaka survive, capturing the attention of many. India eventually secured victory in the Super Over when Suryakumar Yadav hit the winning runs.