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Sri Lanka coach Sanath Jayasuriya lauded Abhishek Sharma’s fearless batting and Pathum Nissanka’s valiant century but raised concerns over “grey areas” in cricket laws after a controversial Super Over call. A caught-behind decision, later overturned, nullified a clear run-out, with the rule deeming the ball dead. Jayasuriya urged a review of such loopholes in the laws.

In a dramatic Asia Cup Super Over, Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka survived a clear run-out due to a cricket law technicality. After being given out caught behind, which he reviewed, Shanaka was run out while the ball was deemed "dead" by the umpire's initial decision. DRS overturned the caught-behind, but Law 20 protected him, baffling players.

Bangladesh clinched a narrow four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Fours, fueled by impressive half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy. Sri Lanka posted 168/7, highlighted by Dasun Shanaka's explosive 64, but Bangladesh successfully chased it down, reaching 169/6 in 19.5 overs. Despite some late-order jitters, Bangladesh held their nerve to secure the win.