India brushed aside Pakistan with ease in their Asia Cup 2025 encounter in Dubai, all but confirming their place in the Super 4s stage. Pakistan struggled to post a competitive total, ending on just 127/9, as disciplined spells from Kuldeep Yadav (3/18), Axar Patel (2/18), and Jasprit Bumrah (2/28) kept them under pressure throughout. Despite a late flurry from Shaheen Afridi, who scored 33 off 16 balls, Pakistan never truly threatened India’s bowlers. India’s chase was powered by a ruthless Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 31 off 13 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav (17* off 15) and Tilak Varma (28 off 25) kept the scoreboard ticking. After losing Shubman Gill early, India blasted past the target, finishing with 131/3 in just 15.5 overs, showcasing their deep batting line-up and ability to perform under pressure. This win not only reinforced India’s dominance in Group A but also nearly guaranteed their Super 4s berth, as Pakistan now face a tricky qualification scenario following this defeat.
This emphatic victory reinforces India’s dominance in GroupA and virtually ensures their spot in the Super 4s. Pakistan now face a tricky path to qualification following this defeat.