India secured a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage. The high-voltage encounter was played on September 21, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium.
Pakistan batted first after being sent in. They managed 171-5 in their 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan anchored the innings with 58 runs. Despite losing early wickets, Pakistan recovered through some useful partnerships in the middle order.
India started their chase with confidence. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill built a strong platform. They put on a 105-run stand for the first wicket. Abhishek was the star of the match, smashing 74 runs off 39 balls with clean hitting. Gill added a steady 47 runs before being dismissed.
India maintained control throughout the chase. Even after losing a couple of wickets, their middle order held firm. They reached the target with seven balls to spare, ending at 175-4. The result gave India an important win in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup.
India’s bowlers also played a key role earlier in the game. Shivam Dube and the spinners bowled tight overs to restrict Pakistan’s scoring. Fielding was sharp, which kept pressure on the batting side.
The game also had tense moments off the field. Captains did not shake hands before or after the match, showing the intensity of the rivalry.
The Asia Cup once again lived up to its reputation of producing memorable contests. With this win, India strengthened their chances of qualifying for the final, while Pakistan must win their remaining games to stay in contention.
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