India won by 7 wickets with 25 balls to spare.
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| India won by 7 wickets |
Final Scorecard:
Pakistan: 127/9 in 20 overs
Sahibzada Farhan – 40 (44)
Shaheen Afridi – 33* (16)
Kuldeep Yadav – 3/18
Axar Patel – 2/18
Jasprit Bumrah – 2/28
India: 131/3 in 15.5 overs
Abhishek Sharma – 31 (13)
Tilak Varma – 31 (24)
Suryakumar Yadav – 47* (37)
Shivam Dube – 14* (8)
India won by 7 wickets
Key Moments of the Match:
1. Disciplined Indian Bowling:
Pakistan struggled against India’s spinners.
Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) and Axar Patel (2/18) broke the backbone of Pakistan’s batting.
Only Farhan’s patience and Shaheen’s late cameo gave Pakistan some respectability.
2. Shaheen Afridi’s late surge:
Scored 33 off 16 balls with powerful hitting at the death.
Lifted Pakistan from 94/8 to 127/9, avoiding complete collapse.
3. Abhishek Sharma’s fiery start:
India’s chase began with fireworks as Abhishek smashed 31 off just 13 balls.
Gave India quick momentum in powerplay, reducing pressure on middle order.
4. Tilak Varma – calm middle overs knock:
Anchored India’s chase with 31 (24).
Rotated strike and punished loose balls effectively.
5. Suryakumar Yadav’s finishing touch:
Played a fluent 47 (37)*, steering India home with class.
Hit key boundaries when needed and stayed unbeaten.
6. India’s dominance:
Chase finished in 15.5 overs.
Clear superiority in both bowling discipline and batting composure.
7. Pakistan’s struggles:
Middle order collapsed (from 70/3 to 94/8).
Poor running between wickets and dropped intensity in fielding added to woes.
Match Summary
India completely outclassed Pakistan with a clinical performance in Dubai. Their bowlers restricted Pakistan to a below-par total, and the batters ensured an easy chase. Kuldeep Yadav’s spin magic and Suryakumar Yadav’s finishing class stood out as the defining moments.
FAQs
Q1. Who won the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match?
India won the Asia Cup 2025 group-stage match against Pakistan by 7 wickets in Dubai.
Q2. What was Pakistan’s score in the Asia Cup 2025 clash against India?
Pakistan scored 127/9 in their 20 overs, with Sahibzada Farhan (40) and Shaheen Afridi (33*) as the top scorers.
Q3. How did India chase the target against Pakistan?
India chased down 128 in just 15.5 overs with contributions from Abhishek Sharma (31 off 13), Tilak Varma (31), and Suryakumar Yadav (47*).
Q4. Who was the best bowler for India in the match?
Kuldeep Yadav starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 18 runs, while Axar Patel (2/18) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/28) also bowled well.
Q5. What was the turning point of the match?
The turning point was Pakistan’s middle-order collapse (70/3 to 94/8), followed by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive start that gave India full control in the chase.
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