Abhishek Sharma Milestone: In the highly anticipated Super-4 clash of Asia Cup 2025, Team India showcased a dominant performance against arch-rivals Pakistan, spearheaded by the fiery form of opener Abhishek Sharma. From the very first ball, Sharma sent a strong message to the Pakistani bowlers by smashing a towering six off fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. Maintaining his aggressive approach throughout the innings, Abhishek registered a rapid half-century, scoring 74 runs and putting immense pressure on the opposition.
Abhishek Sharma’s Historic Fifty Against Pakistan
Abhishek Sharma’s quickfire 50 came off just 24 balls, making him the fastest Indian to reach a half-century against Pakistan in a T20 International match. This milestone is significant as it breaks a 13-year drought for Indian batsmen scoring fifties against Pakistan in T20Is, with the last being achieved by none other than Virat Kohli. Sharma’s exceptional innings played a crucial role in dismantling Pakistan’s bowling attack and steering India toward a convincing win.
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Abhishek Sharma is the first Indian to score a fifty against Pakistan after 13 years in T20I other than Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/j9De39gn36
Match Summary: India Triumphs by 6 Wickets
Batting first, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 171/5 in their 20 overs, led by Sahibzada Farhan’s top score of 58. However, India’s bowling attack, highlighted by Shivam Dube’s crucial 2 wickets, kept Pakistan’s scoring in check.
In response, India chased down the target comfortably in 18.5 overs, losing 4 wickets along the way. Shubman Gill contributed a solid 47 runs, while Tilak Verma remained unbeaten on 30 off 19 balls, including 2 fours and 2 towering sixes, to seal the victory.
What This Means for India
This victory marks India’s second consecutive win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, reinforcing their dominance in the tournament’s Super-4 stage. With this result, India continues to assert their supremacy and maintain momentum heading deeper into the competition.
