India delivered a commanding performance to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan in their highly anticipated clash at Dubai on Sunday (September 14) during the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat but struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack, managing only 127 for 9 in 20 overs. Kuldeep Yadav led the bowling with three wickets, while Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah took two each. Barring a brief resistance from Sahibzada Farhan (40 off 44) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (33* off 16), Pakistan’s batting line-up collapsed under pressure.
Chasing a modest target of 128, India made light work of the run chase, reaching 131 for 3 in just 15.5 overs. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls, supported by aggressive cameos from Abhishek Sharma (31 off 13) and Tilak Varma (31 off 31). The win marked India’s second consecutive victory in the tournament, further strengthening their position in the group ahead of their final league clash against Oman on Friday.
Well done, Team India! After thrashing Pakistan, the Indian team didn’t even come out to shake hands with the losing side, as is customary.
The best part: Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed solidarity with the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. He dedicated… pic.twitter.com/MlAC8axCGa
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 14, 2025
Following the match, Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the win to the families of victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and to the nation’s armed forces. He expressed deep sorrow over the incident and said the team wanted to show solidarity with the victims’ families while saluting the bravery of the soldiers who continue to inspire the nation. His heartfelt remarks struck an emotional chord with cricket fans, many of whom praised the gesture on social media.