Explained: Why Was Dasun Shanaka Run Out Decision Reversed?

The last Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025 between India vs Sri Lanka was the most thrilling match of the Asia Cup 2025, which went to a super over. Though this match didn't hold any importance in terms of qualification for the Asia Cup 2025 final but it turned out to be a nail-biting contest between the two best cricket teams in the world. The match ended in a Super Over, which saw a climax in the Sri Lankan innings but was easily chased down by the Indian cricket team.

Why was the SL Batsman Allowed to Play After Run Out?

In the Super Over between India and Sri Lanka, an unexpected moment took place with Dasun Shanaka at the crease. Arshdeep Singh bowled and went up for a caught-behind appeal, while at the same time, Sanju Samson pulled off a sharp run-out at the striker’s end. The umpire, though, gave Shanaka out for the caught behind and didn’t consider the run out.

Shanaka immediately went for a review, and the replays showed there was no edge, so the caught-behind decision was overturned. But here’s where cricket’s rules came into play—since only the original dismissal (caught behind) was under review, the run out wasn’t checked as the ball became dead after the appeal for the caught behind. That meant Shanaka survived, which turned out to be a very smart DRS. However, he lost his wicket just one ball later.