Young guns fire India to commanding six-wicket victory against Pakistan in Super Four thriller at Dubai
Dubai, September 21, 2025 – India secured a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Pakistan with seven balls remaining in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four encounter at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, extending their T20I dominance over their arch-rivals to an impressive 13-3 record.
Abhishek Sharma emerged as the Player of the Match with a scintillating 74 runs off just 39 balls, spearheading India’s clinical chase of Pakistan’s competitive 171/5. The young left-hander’s innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, featuring explosive boundaries and calculated risks that left the Pakistani bowling attack reeling.
The drama began from the very first ball when Sharma smashed Shaheen Afridi for a six off the opening delivery, continuing his dominance over Pakistan’s premier fast bowler. Sharma and opening partner Shubman Gill forged a commanding 105-run partnership in just 59 balls, effectively ending Pakistan’s hopes within the powerplay itself.
The Indian openers looked hardly threatened as they eased to 69 for no loss in just 6 overs, with Gill contributing a brisk 35 from 18 balls while Sharma was on 33 from 18 deliveries. The partnership was a testament to India’s fearless approach and superior game awareness under pressure.
Pakistan’s innings had earlier shown promise with disciplined batting, but India’s bowling unit, led by their spinners, maintained consistent pressure throughout the innings. The target of 172, while challenging, proved insufficient against India’s batting depth and tactical acumen.
Fans erupted in joy on social media platforms, lauding the young Indian side for their sensational effort with both bat and ball, while also celebrating India’s continued dominance over their traditional rivals. Cricket enthusiasts described the victory as “as easy as it gets” for the Men in Blue.
The victory maintains India’s perfect record in the Super Four stage and positions them strongly for the tournament finale. For Pakistan, this defeat represents another missed opportunity against their most formidable opponents in recent years.
India’s triumph was built on their aggressive intent, superior execution under pressure, and the emergence of young talents who have embraced the big-match atmosphere with remarkable composure.
Image : Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill’s during105 run partnership
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