Felt like a last, Arshdeep was all the time my alternative for Super Over: Surya

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav stated the inconsequential Super 4 conflict in opposition to Sri Lanka within the Asia Cup “felt like a final” and he had no hesitation in turning out to left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh for the Super Over, given his monitor report in strain conditions.

Arshdeep bowled an excellent nineteenth over in regulation play after which struck twice within the Super Over as Sri Lanka had been restricted to simply two runs, which Suryakumar himself knocked off within the first ball to maintain India’s unbeaten run intact with six wins in as many matches.

“It felt like a final [laughs]. The boys showed a lot of character after the first half in the second innings. Told them to play this like a semi-final. Get everyone close in, have good energy and then let’s see what happens. Good to be on the winning side,” he stated throughout the presentation.

“Arshdeep has been in that scenario lots of time and he has delivered for us. I solely advised him to again your individual plans and never to consider something. We are already within the finals, however have your individual plans and execute it.”

“I have seen him execute his plans, do really well for India and his IPL franchise. His confidence says it all and no one but Arshdeep for that Super Over.”

The skipper additionally lauded the batting effort, which lifted India to 202 for 5 after being put in. Abhishek Sharma (61), Tilak Varma (49 not out) and Sanju Samson (39) all made key contributions.

“To have that start, and then someone like Sanju and Tilak batting that way and taking the tempo ahead from where Abhishek left (cannot say from where I left it). Sanju not opening, going down the order, taking responsibility and Tilak taking confidence and responsibility, that was good to see.”

Talking about Sunday’s last in opposition to Pakistan, Suryakumar stated: “Let’s have an excellent restoration tonight. Let us not take into consideration that (the ultimate) proper now. Few boys had lots of cramps as we speak. Have an excellent restoration day tomorrow and we’ll flip up the identical means we did as we speak.

“What I wanted from the boys, just trying to execute their plans, be clear and not to fear, that was really important and I am sure everyone got what they wanted. Happy to be in the final.”

Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka admitted that the spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav modified the complexion of the chase, however remained upbeat in regards to the staff’s marketing campaign.

“It was a fabulous game, of course. I think we were in the game and we were handling the game pretty nicely until Varun and Kuldeep bowled those really nice overs,” he stated.

Pathum Nissanka, adjudged Player of the Match, cracked a 58-ball 107 whereas Kusal Perera scored 58 off 32 balls as Sri Lanka completed degree at 202 earlier than shedding within the Super Over.

“It was unbelievable hitting (by Nissanka and Perera). They (India) got really experienced bowlers but they (Nissanka and Perera) batted extremely well,” he stated.

“Lot of positives throughout the Asia Cup. We have been playing good cricket but we could not manage to win in the last two games. As captain, lot of positives in the side.”