In the high-stakes Super-4 match of Asia Cup 2025 played at the Dubai International Stadium, India comprehensively defeated Pakistan. Pakistan, batting first, set a target of 171 runs, but India chased it down in just 18.5 overs, losing 6 wickets.
IND vs PAK: In an exhilarating Asia Cup 2025 encounter, India registered a splendid 6-wicket victory over Pakistan. Pakistan, batting first, scored 171 runs for 5 wickets and had hoped this total would be enough to challenge India, but the Indian batsmen proved them entirely wrong. Team India's young stars, Shubman Gill (47 runs) and Abhishek Sharma (74 runs), forged a blistering partnership that turned the match in India's favor.
Finally, Tilak Varma, playing an unbeaten innings of 30 runs (19 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes), sealed India's victory in just 18.5 overs by hitting a boundary off Shaheen Afridi's bowling. This win once again proved that India is several steps ahead of Pakistan in terms of cricket prowess.
Pakistan's Innings: Farhan's Half-Century
Winning the toss, India opted to bowl first. Pakistan's start was not particularly b. On the third ball itself, Sahibzada Farhan's catch was dropped by Abhishek Sharma, and Farhan capitalized fully on this reprieve. He played an innings of 58 runs off 45 balls, which included 5 fours and 3 sixes. He was supported by Saim Ayub (21 runs), and together they added 72 runs for the second wicket. However, Indian bowlers exerted pressure in the middle overs. Shivam Dube was the most successful bowler, picking up 2 wickets. Additionally, Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav each claimed one wicket.
Pakistan, with the help of innings from Mohammad Nawaz (21 runs) and Faheem Ashraf (unbeaten 20 runs) in the final overs, pushed their score to 171/5. India's star bowler Jasprit Bumrah proved expensive, conceding 45 runs in his 4 overs.
Indian Batting: Gill-Abhishek's Storm
Chasing a target of 172 runs, the Indian team got off to a blistering start. Abhishek Sharma commenced the innings with a six off Shaheen Afridi's bowling and consistently hit boundaries, pushing Pakistan onto the back foot. He broke his guru Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest half-century against Pakistan (29 balls) by smashing his fifty in just 24 balls. Abhishek scored 74 runs off 39 balls, with the help of 6 fours and 5 sixes.
On the other hand, Shubman Gill scored 47 runs off 28 balls, and together they added 105 runs for the first wicket, putting India in a b position. After Gill's dismissal, captain Suryakumar Yadav fell victim to Haris Rauf without opening his account. Meanwhile, Abhishek, who was heading towards a century, also got caught trying to hit a six off Abrar Ahmed.
Thereafter, Tilak Varma (unbeaten 30 runs, 19 balls) and Sanju Samson (13 runs, 17 balls) took charge. Although Samson got out, Tilak Varma stood firm till the end and guided India to victory. He secured an historic win for the team by hitting a boundary off Shaheen Afridi's bowling.
