‘No one but Arshdeep…’: Suryakumar Yadav reveals super over secret, says India played Sri Lanka clash ‘like a semi-final’

Arshdeep bowled a superb 19th over in regulation play and then struck twice in the Super Over as Sri Lanka were restricted to just two runs, which Suryakumar himself knocked off in the first ball to keep 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 said during the presentation.

“Arshdeep has been in that situation a lot of time and he has delivered for us. I only told him to back your own plans and not to think about anything. We are already in the finals, but have your own 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 also lauded the batting effort, which lifted India to 202 for five after being put in. Abhishek Sharma (61), Tilak Varma (49 not out) and Sanju Samson (39) all made key contributions.