India sealed a commanding six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Super Fours clash of the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s dazzling knock of 74 off 39 balls. The chase of 172, India’s highest successful run pursuit against Pakistan in T20Is, reinforced their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
Chasing 172, India stormed off to a blazing start as Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill put on a 100-run partnership in under nine overs. Abhishek went on the attack from ball one, pulling Shaheen Afridi for a six, while Gill’s stylish boundaries kept the momentum rolling. The Pakistani pacers fired back with verbal sledging. The tension recalled classic Indo-Pak confrontations of the past. Yet the duo’s fearless strokeplay, from towering sixes to inventive sweeps, kept India firmly in control in this high-voltage, drama-packed clash. Tilak Varma then ensured a calm finish, scoring 30 not out from 19 deliveries, steering India home with seven balls remaining.
Pakistan, batting first, had looked primed for a big total. Sahibzada Farhan composed 58 and Saim Ayub’s support powered them to 91/1 in the first 10 overs. But India’s bowlers, especially Shivam Dube (2/33), applied pressure through the middle overs, choking the scoring rate. Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav also bowled tightly, restricting Pakistan to just 38 runs between overs 11 and 17.
Despite a late cameo from Faheem Ashraf (20* off 8), Pakistan’s 171/5 proved insufficient, as India’s batting firepower once again rose to the occasion.
Netizens react
Fans are loving the Monday boost after India’s fiery start. One said the energy from Abhishek’s smashing innings left them feeling just as pumped, while another called it the perfect way to kick off the week. Clearly, the match isn’t just entertaining—it’s turning into serious Monday motivation!