India Crushes Pakistan by 7 Wickets in Asia Cup 2025 Dominance
India Crushes Pakistan by 7 Wickets in Asia Cup 2025 Dominance
Date: September 15, 2025
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Result: India won by 7 wickets (with 25 balls remaining)
In a display of absolute cricketing supremacy, the Indian national cricket team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 7 wickets in the Group A clash of the Asia Cup 2025. The match, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, highlighted India's strategic brilliance and execution across all departments, further extending their recent dominance over Pakistan in T20Is to 11 wins in 13 matches .
🏏 Match Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Result | India won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) |
| Toss | Pakistan won, elected to bat |
| Key Performers | Kuldeep Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shaheen Afridi |
📊 Scorecard Summary
Pakistan Innings: 127/9 (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 40 | 44 | 1 | 3 | 90.90 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 33* | 16 | 0 | 4 | 206.25 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 17 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 113.33 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 18 | 3 | 4.50 | |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 | |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
India Innings: 131/3 (15.5 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 47* | 37 | 5 | 1 | 127.02 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 31 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 238.46 |
| Tilak Varma | 31 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 35 | 3 | 8.75 | |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4.00 |
⭐ Key Performances
1. Kuldeep Yadav’s Spell
Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 overs. His deliveries, especially the wrong’un that dismissed Mohammad Nawaz for a golden duck, left Pakistan’s middle order in disarray . This earned him the Player of the Match award for the second consecutive time in the tournament.
2. Abhishek Sharma’s Blitz
Abhishek Sharma set the tone for India’s chase by smashing 31 runs off just 13 balls, including two boundaries and two sixes. His aggressive approach against Shaheen Afridi in the first over (which yielded 12 runs) effectively sealed the game early .
3. Suryakumar Yadav’s Finishing Touch
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav anchored the chase with an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls, showcasing a mix of elegance and power. His match-winning six off Sufiyan Muqeem in the 16th over symbolized India’s command .
4. Shaheen Afridi’ Late Fight
Despite Pakistan’s batting collapse, Shaheen Afridi’s late flourish—33* off 16 balls with four sixes—gave Pakistan a semblance of respectability. His strikes in the final overs lifted Pakistan from a precarious position to 127 .
🔥 Turning Points
Powerplay Dominance: India’s bowlers restricted Pakistan to 42/2 in the powerplay, with early wickets from Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah .
Spin Strangle: The trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakravarthy conceded only 65 runs in 13 overs while taking 6 wickets, completely stifling Pakistan’s scoring rate .
Abhishek’s Onslaught: Abhishek Sharma’s explosive start (4, 6 off the first two balls) neutralized Pakistan’s bowling attack and set up India’s chase .
💬 Post-Match Reactions
Suryakumar Yadav (India Captain):
"We stand by the victims of the families of the Pahalgam terror attack and express our solidarity. We dedicate this win to our armed forces." He also emphasized treating the game as "just another match" and praised the spinners for controlling the middle overs.Kuldeep Yadav (Player of the Match):
"I just executed my plans. The first ball is always a wicket-taking ball, and I go with that mindset."Mike Hesson (Pakistan Coach):
Expressed disappointment over India’s refusal to engage in post-match handshakes, calling it a breach of customary respect .
🌍 Broader Implications
Tournament Standings: India now tops Group A with 4 points from two games, almost confirming their place in the Super Fours. Pakistan remains second with 2 points .
Political Undertones: The match was marked by silent protests from the Indian team, including no handshakes during the toss or post-match, as a response to the recent Pahalgam terror attacks .
Expert Opinions: Former cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar and R Ashwin criticized Pakistan’s performance, with Gavaskar calling them a "Popatwadi team" (a term implying lack of seriousness) and Ashwin stating India were in a "different league" .
📈 Statistical Highlights
India has now won 8 of the last 9 T20Is against Pakistan while chasing .
63 dot balls were bowled by Indian bowlers, reflecting Pakistan’s scoring difficulties .
Sahibzada Farhan became the first Pakistani batter to hit a six off Jasprit Bumrah in international cricket
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