IND vs PAK / India registers second consecutive win over Pakistan in Asia Cup, winning the match by 6 wickets

IND vs PAK: The Indian cricket team continued its winning run by defeating Pakistan for the second consecutive time in the Asia Cup 2025 Super-4 stage. In a thrilling encounter played at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night, India successfully chased down the target of 172 runs in 18.5 overs, losing 4 wickets. Brilliant batting performances by Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma guided India to a 6-wicket victory.

Pakistan’s innings: Sahibzada Farhan’s half-century
Losing the toss and batting first, Pakistan posted 171/5 in 20 overs. Opener Sahibzada Farhan played a fine half-century knock, scoring 58 runs off 45 balls with 3 sixes and 5 fours. Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz contributed 21 runs each, while Faheem Ashraf remained unbeaten on 20 runs off just 8 balls with 2 sixes and a four. Captain Salman Agha returned unbeaten with 17 runs from 13 balls.

For India, Shivam Dube bowled impressively, taking 2 wickets for 33 runs in his 4 overs. Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav picked up one wicket each. However, India’s fielding showed some lapses, which Pakistan took advantage of.

India’s strong start: Abhishek-Gill’s century stand
Chasing 172, India got off to a flying start with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill adding 105 runs in just 59 balls for the opening wicket—the first 100+ partnership by any team in this tournament. Abhishek scored 74 runs off 39 deliveries with 6 fours and 5 sixes, while Gill contributed 47 runs.

Tilak Varma seals the win
Towards the end, Tilak Varma finished the chase in style, smashing a six and a four off Shaheen Afridi in the 19th over. He remained unbeaten on 30 off 19 balls. India scored 174/4 in 18.5 overs to claim the match.

Turning Point of the Match
The opening stand between Abhishek and Gill made the run chase much easier for India. Additionally, Shivam Dube’s effective bowling restricted Pakistan from reaching a bigger total. Finally, Tilak Varma’s aggressive batting in the death overs ensured an early finish and secured victory for India.