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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: 1005

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…”

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