The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025 ended in a dominant victory for India, who beat Pakistan by 7 wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Pakistan, after winning the toss and opting to bat, struggled against India’s disciplined attack. Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball, returning figures of 3/18, while Axar Patel bagged 2/22. Pacers Arshdeep Singh (1/19) and Mohammed Siraj (1/21) also kept things tight. Pakistan’s batting collapsed early, with only Shaheen Afridi’s late cameo (33 off 16 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes) giving them some respectability. They ended at 127/9 in 20 overs.
In reply, India’s chase was smooth and aggressive. Young opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 31 off 18 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes) before falling to Naseem Shah. Shubman Gill added a steady 28 off 24 balls, while captain Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings with a composed 36 not out off 25 balls. Finisher Rinku Singh chipped in with an unbeaten 20 off 9 balls to wrap up the chase in style.
India crossed the line in 16.5 overs, winning with 25 balls to spare. This victory not only highlighted the effectiveness of India’s spinners but also showed the depth in their batting.
Interestingly, despite the hype around the rivalry, the stadium was not packed to capacity. Political debates and soaring ticket prices reportedly kept some fans away. However, those present witnessed another strong statement from Team India, who now look set for the Super 4 stage of the tournament.
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