Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav consoled young Sri Lankan spinner Dunith Wellalage after their Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash, showing empathy following latter’s recent bereavement.

Dunith lost his father, Suranga Wellalage, to a heart attack earlier this month. The 22-year-old was playing the Asia Cup group-stage match against Afghanistan, and following the conclusion of the game, Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya broke the tragic news of his father's death to him.

Following the game, Suryakumar went up to Wellalage on the field. In a touching gesture, the Indian captain placed a comforting hand on Wellalage’s shoulder, spoke words of support, and embraced him.

Wellalage constantly nodded his head, agreeing with whatever Suryakumar was conveying. The video of their heartwarming interaction was shared by Sony Sports Network on social media with the caption, "This moment."

Coming to the match, India defeated Sri Lanka in the Super Over after the high-scoring thriller ended in a tie. In the Super Over, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh conceded just two runs and picked up two crucial wickets in five balls. Suryakumar Yadav then hit three runs off the first delivery of Wanindu Hasaranga to extend India's unbeaten run in the ongoing continental event.

Earlier, sent into bat, India posted 202/5 in their allotted 20 overs on the back of Abhishek Sharma’s 31-ball 61, laced with eight fours and two sixes. Tilak Varma (49* off 34 balls), Sanju Samson (39 off 23) and Axar Patel (21* off 15) also made significant contributions.

In the chase, Pathum Nissanka played a whirlwind knock of 107 in 58 balls, but Sri Lanka were restricted to 202/5 in 20 overs. Kusal Perera chipped in with a 32-ball 58. Kuldeep Yadav (1/31), Varun Chakaravarthy (1/31), Hardik Pandya (1/7), Arshdeep Singh (1/46) and Harshit Rana (1/54) shared the wickets for India.