India vs Pakistan Super-4: India win by 6 wickets – decimated Pakistan two-times!

A steady over with smart running and one big moment. Tilak Varma smashed a short ball for a SIX over deep square-leg, easing pressure. Both Hardik Pandya and Tilak rotated strike well, despite Faheem's variations in pace.

A tidy over from Abrar with a couple of well-placed shots by Sanju Samson earning two doubles, but no boundaries. Samson missed a wild slog, while Abrar stopped a sharp return chance off his own bowling.

Sanju Samson showed flashes of brilliance with a classy four through cover and a stylish two, but Faheem Ashraf kept things tight with clever slower balls and cutters. Three dot balls, including one off a mistimed pull, kept the pressure on.

Abhishek Sharma continued his aggressive form, striking two boundaries off Faheem Ashraf - one a powerful flat-bat over mid-off and the other a classy cut past point. Tilak Varma added a single, while Faheem tried mixing in pace variations. 11 runs came off the over, keeping India in firm control of the chase.

Faheem Ashraf broke India's momentum by dismissing Shubman Gill for 47 with a sharp delivery that nipped back through the gate. Gill, who had been dominant, missed the line while driving and was bowled. Before that, he played a couple of aggressive shots, including a stylish two off a rising ball. Abhishek Sharma continued to rotate strike but was tied down slightly by Ashraf’s short-of-length bowling. A brief stoppage followed for physio attention to Gill and drinks, with India firmly in control of the chase.

Abhishek Sharma reached a fiery half-century with a stylish four, celebrating with a flying kiss as SKY and Gambhir applauded. Gill played a rare reverse-sweep for four and continued rotating strike. The duo broke the record for India’s highest opening stand vs Pakistan (now over 77), showing complete dominance in the 8th over of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash.

Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill continued their aggressive approach against Saim Ayub. Abhishek smashed a boundary off the first ball, showing intent after earlier on-field exchanges. Gill followed up with two stylish fours - one a late-cut, another to deep mid-wicket - while tensions from the previous over with Haris Rauf added drama to the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash.

Abhishek Sharma went after Abrar Ahmed with a powerful six and a boundary, while a close run-out scare was avoided. India's momentum continued with aggressive intent and sharp running between the wickets.

Shubman Gill punished Saim Ayub’s wayward bowling with back-to-back boundaries in the second over, one a fierce cut and the other a fine sweep. Abhishek Sharma added a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking as India built early momentum in their run chase.

Final Over Summary (Hardik Pandya, 20th Over): Hardik mixed it up with slower balls and wide yorkers, but Faheem Ashraf went big! He smacked a top-edge four, followed by a massive six over deep backward point on the last ball. Despite some dot balls and a wide, Pakistan finished the innings with a late surge.

Eventful over from Kuldeep Yadav! Starts with a big six from Salman Agha, who danced down and lofted the googly over long-off. India took a review for LBW soon after, but it pitched outside leg. Kuldeep kept things tight after that, giving away just 2 more runs. A mix of control and aggression, with India still in command.

Shivam Dube delivers again! He dismisses Sahibzada Farhan for a well-made 58 with a clever wide slower ball, caught by Suryakumar Yadav at extra cover. Farhan lost his bat in the process, but SKY kept his focus. Dube concedes just 5 runs in the over and picks up a crucial wicket, tightening India's grip on the game.

Kuldeep Yadav strikes again! He removes Hussain Talat for 10 with a mistimed reverse sweep, caught by Varun Chakaravarthy at short third. Nawaz survives the rest of the over, managing a couple of twos but struggling to pick Kuldeep's variations. Just 5 runs and a crucial wicket from the over.

Another smart over from Shivam Dube, mixing his pace well. Concedes just 7 runs including a wide, with no boundaries. His slower deliveries continue to trouble both Farhan and Talat, who struggle to find timing.

Shivam Dube strikes in his first over! He removes Saim Ayub for 21 with a brilliant catch by Abhishek Sharma, breaking a solid partnership. Hussain Talat survives a Free Hit but struggles to get going as Dube keeps it tight.

Axar to Sahibzada Farhan, SIX, to deep mid-wicket

Kuldeep Yadav to Saim Ayub, SIX, straight down the ground, the partnership between Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan is now crosses 50!

Bumrah to Sahibzada Farhan, FOUR, to long-off

Varun Chakaravarthy to Sahibzada Farhan, FOUR, to third man

Bumrah to Sahibzada Farhan, FOUR, Farhan pulls Bumrah to the boundary! He sent one into the crowd in the previous game off Bumrah,

Hardik Pandya to Fakhar Zaman, out Caught by Samson!! That's the end of Fakhar. He's hanging around and the umpires want to check if the ball carried. Oh this seems a little tricky. It's very close to the ground before going into the gloves - does he have his fingers under it? A zoomer has been employed and the third umpire still needs another angle. Okay now he seems convinced to make a decision. And that decision is OUT. Fakhar can't believe it and is shaking his head as he walks off. He stood around a little confused before starting to make his way back. Fakhar Zaman c Samson b Hardik Pandya 15(9) [4s-3]

Bumrah to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, the intent is clear from Pakistan. Again he advances.

In their previous meeting, Salman Agha surprised many by choosing to bat first after winning the toss - despite chasing historically offering better odds at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where dew often plays a crucial role. This time around, if Pakistan win the toss, they’re more likely to opt for a chase, learning from that decision.

India, on the other hand, will take confidence from their dominant performance and may stick to the same game plan. Even if they’re asked to bat first, the Men in Blue will likely back themselves to post a formidable total.

Rajkumar Sharma, the childhood coach of legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli, spoke on the India-Pakistan Super Four clash on Sunday during the Asia Cup, pointing out that Pakistan will be on the back foot if India decides to bat first and there is not much competition between both sides anymore.

"The Indian team is in very good form, and the way our batting is, we will surely dominate in the match... The Pakistan team should focus on cricket rather than making an issue of Indian players not shaking hands with them. There is no use of all this, they made such a big deal out of it. The charm of the India-Pakistan clash lessens because of these things. There used to be so much hype about these matches across both sides, but there is no competition between India and Pakistan, India is way better than them. Even Bangladesh and Sri Lanka look way better than Pakistan," he said.

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