The much-awaited IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 14 turned out to be a one-sided affair. India chased down Pakistan’s modest target of 128 with ease, winning the match by 7 wickets in just 15.5 overs. While Pakistan faltered with the bat, India’s balance of youth and experience once again came to the forefront.
Pakistan’s Struggles with the Bat
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan never really got going. Their innings ended at 127-9 in 20 overs, with only a few contributions standing out. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 40 runs off 44 balls, showing resilience against India’s disciplined bowling. Shaheen Afridi added a tough fight and scored 33* (16), but the rest of the batting lineup collapsed under pressure.
Pakistan Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 40 | 44 | 1 | 3 | 90.91 |
| Mohammad Haris (wk) | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 113.33 |
| Salman Agha (c) | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Hasan Nawaz | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 33* | 16 | 4 | 2 | 206.25 |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Extras | 5 | ||||
| Total | 127-9 (20 Ov) |
Indian Bowlers Shine
India’s bowlers maintained tight control from the start. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel choked Pakistan’s middle order, while Bumrah and Hardik Pandya struck crucial early blows. Varun Chakaravarthy was economical, conceding just 24 runs in 4 overs.
India Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 34 | 1 | 11.30 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 18 | 3 | 4.50 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.00 |
India’s Confident Chase
In reply, the India Team started aggressively. Abhishek Sharma (31 off 13) gave India a flying start, while Suryakumar Yadav (47 off 37)* anchored the chase with classy strokes. Shubman Gill (10) and Tilak Varma (31) chipped in, while Shivam Dube (10*) finished things off.
India Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 31 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 238.46 |
| Shubman Gill | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Suryakumar Yadav(c) | 47* | 37 | 5 | 1 | 127.03 |
| Tilak Varma | 31 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 10* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Extras | 2 | ||||
| Total | 131-3 (15.5 Ov) |
Match Awards & Key Stats
🏆 Man of the Match: Abhishek Sharma (India) — 31 off 13 balls
Why: Abhishek’s explosive start (4 fours, 2 sixes) put India on the front foot immediately and effectively decided the chase. His quickfire 31 at a 238.46 SR removed any early pressure and allowed India to finish the game comfortably.
🔥 Highest Scorer (India): Suryakumar Yadav — 47 (37)
🎯 Highest Wicket-Taker (India): Kuldeep Yadav — 3/18 (4 overs)
Turning Points of the Match
Early wickets from Bumrah and Hardik reduced Pakistan to 6-2.
Kuldeep Yadav’s double strike (Hasan Nawaz & Mohammad Nawaz in one over) broke Pakistan’s backbone.
Abhishek Sharma’s power-hitting in the chase ensured no pressure on India.
Suryakumar Yadav’s calm innings sealed the match with authority.
Conclusion
The IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 match once again proved India’s dominance in high-pressure contests. Pakistan’s batting lacked application, while India showed depth and balance in all departments. With this win, India not only gained two crucial points but also sent a strong message ahead of the knockout stages.
