India achieved a convincing victory over Pakistan in the Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, winning by six wickets. The Indian team successfully pursued the target of 172 runs, reaching the target with seven balls to spare, thanks to a magnificent 74-run knock by Abhishek Sharma and a steady 47 from Shubman Gill. The opening partnership of Sharma and Gill set a strong foundation, with Sharma hitting a six off the first ball bowled by Shaheen Afridi. Although Pakistan managed to take wickets after the drinks break, India maintained control of the game. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his satisfaction with the victory, highlighting the performances of Gill and Sharma. He acknowledged the team’s strong character and the impact of players like Dube. The win propelled India to the top of the Super 4 standings, with Bangladesh in second place. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are in third and fourth place, respectively, without a win yet.
