IND vs PAK Super-4: India kicked off their Super 4 campaign at the Asia Cup 2025 with a commanding six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. Chasing a target of 172 runs, the Men in Blue cruised to victory with seven balls to spare, powered by a sensational 74-run knock from Abhishek Sharma and a solid 47 from Shubman Gill.
India cruise to a handsome victory! ✌️
Abhishek & Shubman batted like men on a mission, killing the chase in the powerplay.
With cameos through the batting order, 🇮🇳 hunted down the target with relative ease. ✅#INDvPAK #DPWorldAsiaCup2025 #ACC pic.twitter.com/h5xT3hfvmY---Advertisement---— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) September 21, 2025
Gill-Abhishek decimated Pakistan bowlers
The standout opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill set the tone early on. Abhishek wasted no time stamping his authority, launching the very first ball from Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi over the boundary for a massive six. Pakistan’s Saim Ayub, who had previously troubled the Indian openers with a three-wicket haul in their last encounter, struggled to contain the aggressive duo this time around. The match also saw high tensions flare up, with heated exchanges between the Indian openers and Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf adding extra spice to this classic rivalry.
Although Pakistan fought back with timely wickets after the drinks break, the momentum firmly stayed with India. Abhishek Sharma’s innings was highlighted by powerful sixes, especially his towering lofts over mid-wicket off Abrar Ahmed. Shubman Gill’s steady support alongside helped India maintain control throughout the chase.
With this victory, India leapfrog to the top of the Super 4 table courtesy of a superior net run rate. Bangladesh, who also have two points after defeating Sri Lanka earlier, sit second. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are yet to register a win and occupy the third and fourth spots respectively.
India’s dominant performance sends a strong message as they continue their quest for Asia Cup glory. Fans can expect high-octane cricket as the Super 4 stage progresses, with India showcasing their blend of aggressive batting and tactical brilliance against their traditional rivals.
Asia Cup 2025: Super-4 Points Table
| Rank | Team | Matches | Win | Loss | Tie | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.689 |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.121 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.121 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.689 |
