Indian cricket has been buzzing with emotional moments, brilliant batting displays, and impressive captaincy records. From Suryakumar Yadav showing his human side to youngsters like Tilak Verma and Abhishek Sharma shining with the bat, fans witnessed a mix of emotions and entertainment in the latest India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup clash.
Suryakumar Yadav Consoles Dunith Wellalage
After the India vs Sri Lanka match, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav was seen consoling Dunith Wellalage, who recently lost his father. The heart-touching moment was caught on camera and shared widely, with fans praising SKY for his compassion and sportsmanship.
This small gesture reminded everyone that cricket is more than just a game – it’s also about respect, care, and humanity.
India and Sri Lanka played out a thrilling contest in the 18th T20 of the Asia Cup 2025, with both teams scoring 202/5 in 20 overs to take the game into a Super Over. In the decider, Sri Lanka managed only 2 runs in 0.5 overs, while Suryakumar Yadav calmly guided India to victory by scoring 3 runs off just 1 ball, sealing the win for India in the Super Over.
Suryakumar Yadav met Dunith Wellage after the match 🥺❤️
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 27, 2025
– Dunath's father passed away during last week. pic.twitter.com/Y9llfh6v38
Suryakumar Yadav as T20I Captain – Stunning Record
Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership numbers in T20Is are nothing short of outstanding.
- Matches as captain: 28
- Won: 24
- Lost: 4
- Win percentage: 85.72%
With such a dominating record, SKY has quickly built a reputation as one of India’s most successful short-format captains. His aggressive intent and calm mindset seem to be working perfectly for the Men in Blue.
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Tilak Verma – India’s Emerging Star
Youngster Tilak Verma continues to impress with both consistency and power hitting. His overall T20I numbers already show how special a talent he is:
- Matches (innings): 29
- Runs: 893
- Average: 49.61
- Strike Rate: 150.84
- Hundreds: 2
- Fifties: 3
- Sixes: 49
- Fours: 70
Against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup, Tilak once again stood tall with an unbeaten 49 runs from 34 balls (4 fours, 1 six). He anchored the innings while also keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson & Axar Patel Join the Party
It wasn’t just Tilak who shone with the bat. Abhishek Sharma blasted a quick 61 off 31 balls, showing why he’s considered one of the most dangerous youngsters in world cricket.
Meanwhile, Sanju Samson played a handy knock of 39 runs off 23 balls (1 four, 3 sixes), adding much-needed firepower in the middle overs. Axar Patel too chipped in with a valuable 21 off 15 balls*.
Together, India posted a strong total of 202/5 against Sri Lanka, underlining their batting depth.
Abhishek Sharma – In a League of His Own
Abhishek Sharma’s fearless approach has already made him a fan-favorite. His ability to dominate bowlers from the very first ball has added a new dimension to India’s T20 batting line-up. With every passing match, Abhishek is proving that he belongs at the highest level.
Conclusion
From Suryakumar Yadav’s heartwarming gesture to India’s explosive batting performance, this match had everything – emotions, dominance, and glimpses of future superstars. With players like Tilak Verma and Abhishek Sharma rising fast, and senior names like Sanju Samson and Axar Patel contributing well, Indian cricket looks set for a very exciting journey in T20s.
