India fought back from a losing position with a brilliant display of bowling. With the game on the line and only 6 runs to defend, captain Suryakumar Yadav took charge of the final over, conceding just 5 runs and taking two wickets to push the match into a Super Over. Washington Sundar then stole the show in the tie-breaker, taking two wickets and giving up only 2 runs. The victory was sealed—and the 3-0 series sweep completed—when Suryakumar hit a decisive four.
Team India produced an excellent comeback with the ball to win the game from the jaws of defeat. With just 6 runs to defend, India’s skipper Suryakumar Yadav bowled a brilliant final over, scalping two wickets and conceding just 5 runs to take the game into the Super Over. Washington Sundar exhibited an absolute beauty in the Super Over, giving away just 2 runs and taking two wickets. In reply, Suryakumar smashed a four to win the thriller and complete a clean sweep (3-0).
India's batting collapse early on was largely self-inflicted due to an overly aggressive approach. Maheesh Theekshana caught Yashasvi Jaiswal LBW for 10, and in the very next over, Sanju Samson was dismissed for a duck by Chamindu Wickramasinghe. Rinku Singh was given a chance by being promoted in the lineup, but he failed to make an impact, scoring only 1 run.
The momentum shifted when Shubman Gill and Riyan Parag put together a crucial 54-run partnership to rescue the innings. Gill acted as the anchor with 39 runs from 37 balls before falling to Wanindu Hasaranga, who also claimed the wicket of Parag after he scored a helpful 26. Washington Sundar's contribution of 25 runs proved vital in lifting India's total to 137/9.
Sri Lanka got off to a strong start through Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, who put on 58 runs in the first 9 overs. India finally found a breakthrough when Ravi Bishnoi dismissed Nissanka for 26. However, Mendis (43) and Kusal Perera (46) put India on the back foot with a commanding 52-run partnership. Bishnoi struck again to remove Mendis, which opened the floodgates for the Indian bowlers to dismantle the Lankan lineup and tie the score.