In a Super Fours clash of the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, India convincingly defeated Pakistan by six wickets. India successfully chased down a target of 172 runs, reaching the finish line with seven balls to spare. The victory was largely due to a remarkable 74-run innings by Abhishek Sharma and a strong 47-run contribution from Shubman Gill. The opening partnership between Sharma and Gill set the pace, with Sharma hitting a six off the first ball bowled by Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi. Although Pakistan managed to take some wickets after the drinks break, India’s dominance continued. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav shared his delight after the win, highlighting the contributions of Gill and Sharma. He emphasized the team’s ability to perform under pressure and the impact of individual players like Dube. Yadav also mentioned the fielding coach’s efforts to improve the team’s performance. With this win, India moved to the top of the Super 4 standings, ahead of Bangladesh, who are in second place after their win against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are yet to win and are in the third and fourth positions, respectively.
