Asia Cup 2025: India Beats Pakistan by 6 Wickets in Thrilling Encounter

Suryakumar Yadav downplays rivalry

India's dominant performance leads to a 6-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. Abhishek Sharma's 74 off 46 balls sets the tone for India's victory.

India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has sparked debate with his blunt assessment of the India-Pakistan...

India captain Suryakumar Yadav downplayed the intense rivalry with Pakistan after India's six-wicket win in the Asia Cup match held in Dubai. Abhishek Sharma's impressive 74 off 46 balls led India to chase down Pakistan's target of 172 in just 18.5 overs. This win showcases India's dominance over Pakistan in recent years, particularly in high-profile tournaments like the Asia Cup and ICC events.

Recent Matches and Statistics

India and Pakistan have had an intense rivalry, but India's recent performances suggest a shift in balance. 

Here are some key stats: 

• T20I Wins: India leads 12-3 against Pakistan

• ODI Wins: Pakistan has a slight edge, winning 73 matches to India's 58

• Asia Cup Performance: India has won 12 matches, while Pakistan has won 7

The Changing Dynamics

The rivalry between India and Pakistan has been fueled by politics and passion, making every match between them a high-stakes encounter. However, recent events, including the September 14 match, have added complexity to their rivalry. The tension was palpable when India and Pakistan faced off in the Asia Cup, where they refused to shake hands after the match. Despite this, India's captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasized focusing on the game rather than external noise.

India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has sparked debate with his blunt assessment of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. After India's dominant six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage, Yadav downplayed the rivalry, citing India's overwhelming 12-3 head-to-head record in T20 internationals. “You guys should stop asking questions about the rivalry between India-Pakistan,” Yadav said. “According to me, if two teams play 15-20 matches, and if it is even, then it is a rivalry. 13-0, 10-1, I don't know what the stat is, but this is not a rivalry anymore.”

Yadav's comments highlight the significant gap between the two teams, with India dominating Pakistan in recent years. Since the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, India has maintained a seven-match winning streak against Pakistan across white-ball formats. This dominance has led to questions about the competitiveness of the rivalry, with Yadav suggesting that the contest is no longer evenly matched.

India's dominant performance led to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill putting on a rapid 105-run partnership for the opening stand in just 9.5 overs. Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan scored a brilliant 58 off 45 balls, but the team managed to score 171-5 after reaching 93-1 in 9.3 overs.

India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, attributed their six-wicket win over Pakistan to superior bowling and overall better performance. “I think we were better than them (Pakistan), and also from a bowling point of view,” Yadav said. He acknowledged the challenging conditions at the venue, noting, “The catch drop percentage at this venue is so high and that is part and parcel of the game.”

SURYAKUMAR YADAV :

"You guys should stop asking about the rivalry. If there's a scoreline of 7-7 or 8-7, then it's called a rivalry. But if the scoreline is 10-1 or 10-0, it's not a rivalry anymore". 🤣😂🔥🔥#INDvsPAK #indvspak2025

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— Pan India Review (@PanIndiaReview) September 21, 2025

Suryakumar Praises Abhishek Sharma

Suryakumar highlighted Abhishek Sharma's growing talent, saying, “He knows what is required of him, what bowlers are going to bowl, that's a plus point for him. He is learning with every game.” Sharma's impressive knock of 74 off 46 balls set the tone for India's dominant chase.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha attributed their loss to falling short of the target by 15-20 runs. “We came up short,” Agha said, reflecting on his team's performance. Despite a strong start, Pakistan couldn't maintain the momentum, allowing India to chase down the target with ease.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha reflected on his team's performance after their six-wicket loss to India in the Asia Cup. “We have yet to play a perfect game in this event,” Agha said, highlighting the areas where his team needs improvement. Despite a strong start, reaching 91-1 in 10 overs, Pakistan lost momentum and ultimately scored 171-5.

Agha felt that 171 was a challenging total, but India's openers proved too strong. “After being 91 in 10 overs we lost way but still feel 171 was a challenging total,” he said. Agha acknowledged that his bowlers struggled to contain the Indian openers, particularly Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, who put on a 105-run partnership.

Pakistan's next match is against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Agha's team will look to regroup and improve their performance, aiming to play a more consistent game and capitalize on their opportunities.

“We need to play a perfect game, do well in all three departments,” said Agha. “We look forward to playing Sri Lanka in the next game.”

Bangladesh secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Super Four match, held in Dubai on Saturday. The match saw Bangladesh chase down Sri Lanka's total of 168/7 with ease, thanks to impressive batting performances from Saif Hassan (61) and Towhid Hridoy (58). The duo played crucial roles in guiding Bangladesh to a nail-biting win with one ball to spare.

Key Highlights of the Match:

• Bangladesh's Chase: Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy's partnership proved pivotal, with Hassan scoring 61 off 45 balls and Hridoy hitting 58 off 37 balls.

• Sri Lanka's Batting: Dasun Shanaka's unbeaten 64 off 37 balls helped Sri Lanka post a competitive total of 168/7 in 20 overs.

• Bangladesh's Bowling: Mustafizur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan restricted Sri Lanka's middle order, with Rahman taking 3/20 and Hasan claiming 2/25.

Asia Cup Update:

The top two teams from the Super Four stage will face off in the final on September 28 in Dubai. With Bangladesh's win, their position in the standings has improved, while Sri Lanka will look to regroup and make a strong comeback in the tournament.

Head-to-Head Record

Pakistan's last T20 win over India was indeed in the 2022 Asia Cup, held in Dubai. India and Pakistan have a complex cricketing relationship, with their bilateral ties stalled since 2012 due to political tensions. As a result, they primarily compete in multinational tournaments like the Asia Cup and ICC events.