India comfortably chased down the 128-run target with the loss of three wickets and five overs to spare.
India launched a fluent chase of the 128-run target, racing to 88 for two in ten overs, with their top order asserting dominance through precise shot-making.
Pakistan’s top order crumbled against India’s disciplined bowling with Saim Ayub fell without scoring, while Mohammad Haris contributed only three runs. Fakhar Zaman struck 17 before edging behind, and Salman Ali Agha departed for just three, leaving Pakistan under pressure.
India’s new-ball attack restricted scoring opportunities and removed key batters, reducing Pakistan to 49 for four by the tenth over, with their middle order forced into damage-control mode.
Despite the setbacks, Pakistan managed to reach 127 for nine after 20 overs, as Shaheen Shah Afridi’s blistering 31 off 15 balls, which included four towering sixes.
Afridi’s late fireworks gave Pakistan a defendable total, rescuing them from an otherwise underwhelming batting display against India’s aggressive bowling and sharp fielding.
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India seal victory with Suryakumar’s decisive six
Suryakumar Yadav finished the match in style, smashing a towering six over midwicket off Sufiyan Muqeem, sealing India’s Asia Cup 2025 win over Pakistan.
India comfortably chased Pakistan’s 127-run total, powered by early fireworks from Abhishek Sharma and solid support from Suryakumar, ensuring an emphatic triumph in this high-voltage Dubai clash.
10:45 pm -
Ayub removes Abhishek, Pakistan gain momentum
Saim Ayub strikes again as Abhishek Sharma departs for 31. A mistimed loft lands safely at long-off, giving Pakistan a crucial breakthrough in India’s chase.
Abhishek’s aggressive innings featured four boundaries and two sixes, but an attempt to dominate Ayub ended his stay. Pakistan now sense an opening to tighten pressure.
9:48 pm -
India steady chasing Pakistan’s tricky total
India’s reply begins confidently as Abhishek Sharma attacks Pakistan’s bowlers, guiding the chase towards 128. Pakistan rely on early breakthroughs to defend a modest first-innings score.
Shubman Gill fell to a sharp stumping off Saim Ayub, giving Pakistan hope. India’s batting depth remains crucial as they look to maintain momentum in pursuit.
With 95 runs required in 104 balls, India hold control, but Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack still threatens. The next few overs could shape this thrilling contest.
9:44 pm -
Shubman Gill stumped off Saim Ayub for 10
India lost their first wicket as Shubman Gill was brilliantly stumped by Mohammad Haris off Saim Ayub for 10 runs from seven balls.
Gill, looking to attack after two boundaries, was beaten by Ayub’s flight and dip, with Haris completing a sharp dismissal behind the stumps.
India are now 15/1 in pursuit of Pakistan’s 127.
9:41 pm -
Sri Lankan Fans Back Pakistan
Sri Lankan supporters were seen outside Dubai Stadium, cheering for Pakistan in their match against India.
9:34 pm -
India off to flying start chasing 128 against Pakistan
India began their reply confidently, racing to 10 without loss in the Asia Cup 2025 clash.
Abhishek Sharma smashed 10 from just three deliveries, including one boundary and a six, setting an aggressive tone.
Shubman Gill is yet to face a ball as India chase Pakistan’s 127/9.
9:32 pm -
Shaheen Afridi Outshines Pakistan's Top Order
Shaheen Afridi scores 33 runs, while Pakistan’s top order adds just 28 runs collectively.
9:15 pm -
Fan Optimistic About Pakistan’s Chances
A Pakistan fan believes the match against India is evenly matched, but remains hopeful for victory.
9:14 pm -
Pakistan top order collapses early against Indian
Pakistan endured a shaky start in their Asia Cup 2025 clash with India, losing key batters cheaply.
Saim Ayub departed without scoring, while Mohammad Haris contributed only three runs.
Fakhar Zaman managed 17 before falling, and Salman Ali Agha added just three.
India’s disciplined attack left Pakistan reeling at 49/4 by the tenth over, forcing their middle order to shoulder the scoring burden.
9:12 pm -
Shaheen’s explosive cameo lifts Pakistan to 127/9
Pakistan closed their innings on 127 for nine after 20 overs, driven by Shaheen Shah Afridi’s blistering 31 off just 15 balls against India in Dubai.
The left-hander struck four towering sixes, rescuing Pakistan from a precarious position with much-needed late fireworks.
9:10 pm -
Fans Confident in Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan supporters are hopeful that Shaheen Shah Afridi will shine in the India clash.
9:07 pm -
Pakistani Fan Expresses Missing Babar Azam
“Babar Azam, we miss you,” says fan, sharing hopes for Pakistan ahead of the India clash.
9:02 pm -
Shaheen’s late hitting lifts Pakistan to 100/8
Pakistan reached 100 for eight after 18.1 overs, thanks to Shaheen Shah Afridi’s spirited knock against India in Dubai.
The left-hander smashed 16 from nine balls, clearing the ropes twice to inject valuable late momentum.
At the other end, Sufiyan Muqeem remains on one, looking to support as Pakistan eye a respectable finish.
India’s bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, continue to keep control in this Asia Cup 2025 encounter.
9:00 pm -
Chacha Cricket’s Message on Indo-Pak Match
Cricket is for love, not for conflict. Watch the match with love and respect.
8:54 pm -
Kuldeep removes Farhan as Pakistan slip to 83/7
Kuldeep Yadav claimed another key wicket, dismissing Sahibzada Farhan for 40 as Pakistan slumped to 83 for seven in 16.1 overs against India.
Farhan, who had anchored the innings with a patient knock featuring a boundary and three sixes, attempted to break free but found Hardik Pandya in the deep.
India’s spinners continued to dominate, leaving Pakistan’s tail with the challenge of salvaging a defendable total in this Asia Cup 2025 clash at Dubai.
8:49 pm -
Indian fan calls for enjoyment over rivalry
Indian fan emphasizes enjoying cricket, regardless of who wins, amidst the India-Pakistan rivalry.
8:44 pm -
Pakistan crawl to 78/6 after 15 overs
Pakistan reached 78 for six after 15 overs, struggling to rebuild against India’s disciplined bowling in their Asia Cup 2025 clash at Dubai.
Sahibzada Farhan remains the lone stabilising force, holding the innings together despite regular breakthroughs from India’s spinners.
Kuldeep Yadav’s double strike and Axar Patel’s earlier wickets have kept Pakistan under pressure, leaving the lower order with a big task to post a competitive total in this group-stage contest.
8:43 pm -
Kuldeep on hat-trick as Mohammad Nawaz falls lbw
Kuldeep Yadav struck twice in two balls, trapping Mohammad Nawaz lbw for a golden duck as Pakistan slumped to 65 for six after 13 overs.
A sharp googly skidded on from a short length, beating Nawaz’s defence and striking him deep in the crease.
Hawk-Eye confirmed the delivery crashing into leg stump, sealing Kuldeep’s double blow and leaving Pakistan in serious trouble against India in this Asia Cup 2025 clash at Dubai.
8:36 pm -
Spectators Criticize Boycotts
Fans outside Dubai stadium claim boycott calls are hypocritical as critics still watch the match.
8:34 pm -
Farhan breaks Bumrah streak
Sahibzada Farhan becomes the first Pakistani batter to hit Jasprit Bumrah for a six in international cricket, ending a 400-ball wait.
8:33 pm -
Kuldeep strikes as Hasan Nawaz departs for five
Kuldeep Yadav added to India’s pressure, dismissing Hasan Nawaz for five as Pakistan slipped to 64 for five in 12.4 overs.
Attempting a slog sweep, Hasan miscued against Kuldeep’s flighted delivery, sending it straight to Axar Patel for a comfortable catch.
Sahibzada Farhan remains Pakistan’s key hope on 32 from 36 balls, tasked with guiding the innings as India tighten their grip in this Asia Cup 2025 contest at Dubai.
8:32 pm -
Farhan anchors as Pakistan reach 60/4 in 11 overs
Pakistan moved to 60 for four after 11.1 overs in their Asia Cup clash against India.
Sahibzada Farhan continued to hold the innings together with 31 from 32 balls, striking three sixes to lift the tempo.
At the other end, Hasan Nawaz began cautiously on two from two deliveries, looking to settle in.
8:26 pm -
Pakistani Fans Fill Dubai Stadium
A vibrant crowd of Pakistani fans eagerly awaits their team’s Asia Cup clash against India.
8:24 pm -
Keep Politics Out of Cricket
Fans outside the venue of India and Pakistan team urged to let the game be played in the true spirit of sports, beyond politics and rivalry.
8:22 pm -
Axar strikes again as Salman departs for 3
Axar Patel claimed his second wicket, dismissing Salman Agha for three as Pakistan slipped to 49 for four after 10 overs against India.
Attempting a sweep to a ball with extra bounce, Salman top-edged towards deep square leg, where Abhishek Sharma completed an easy catch.
India’s bowlers maintained tight control, pushing Pakistan’s middle order under further pressure in this crucial Asia Cup 2025 encounter at Dubai International Stadium.
8:20 pm -
Pakistan reach 47/3 after nine overs
Pakistan stand at 47 for three after nine overs in their Asia Cup 2025 clash with India at Dubai.
Sahibzada Farhan is holding firm on 22 from 27 balls, anchoring the innings with two sixes despite a slow surface.
While the skipper, Salman Agha, new to the crease, is on one from six deliveries, aiming to settle after early pressure.
India’s bowlers remain disciplined, keeping Pakistan’s scoring rate in check during the middle overs.
8:16 pm -
Axar removes Fakhar as Pakistan slip to 45/3
Axar Patel claimed a key wicket, dismissing Fakhar Zaman for 17 as Pakistan stumbled to 45 for three in 7.4 overs against India.
Zaman miscued a lofted stroke off a flighted delivery, sending it high towards long-on, where Tilak Varma judged it perfectly and completed a safe catch.
8:07 pm -
SuryaKumar reacts as Farhan charges Bumrah
Sahibzada Farhan smashes two massive sixes off Jasprit Bumrah in two overs, leaving Suryakumar Yadav owe.
8:04 pm -
Pakistan steady at 34/2 after early setbacks
Pakistan reached 34 for two after 5 overs, rebuilding through Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan following quick dismissals in their Asia Cup clash against India.
Fakhar looked composed on 15 from 10 balls, striking three boundaries, while Farhan supported with 10 off 11, including a six.
7:54 pm -
Indian Fan consoles Pakistani after early wickets
An Indian fan comforts Pakistan fans after Mohammad Haris’s early dismissal in the Asia Cup.
7:52 pm -
Bumrah removes Haris as Pakistan lose second wicket at 6
Mohammad Haris’s attempt to counterattack in the sencond over quickly ended, caught by Hardik Pandya off Jasprit Bumrah for just three.
Looking to lift the scoring rate, Haris mistimed his stroke against a sharp delivery, sending it straight to mid-off.
7:35 pm -
Saim Ayub falls for duck against India
Saim Ayub’s stay ended instantly, caught by Jasprit Bumrah at point off Hardik Pandya for a golden duck.
Attempting a square drive to a harmless length ball, Ayub played too early as the spongy bounce held up off the pitch.
7:32 pm -
Indian Fans Pack Dubai Stadium
Huge crowd of Indian supporters fills Dubai Stadium for the exciting Asia Cup match against Pakistan.
7:04 pm -
Pakistan Fans Flood Dubai
Pakistan supporters turn out in huge numbers at Dubai Stadium for the high-stakes India clash.
7:03 pm -
Shoaib Akhtar urges fearless cricket from Pakistan
Shoaib Akhtar demands fearless cricket with standout performances from Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris.
7:02 pm -
Playing XI
Pakistan:
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (capt), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.
India:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.
7:01 pm -
Pakistan Captain Statement
Agha mentioned that the team has been playing good cricket and noted that the pitch seems to be on the slower side, which could favor spin bowling. They are aiming to put up a “par-plus” total, meaning they want to score more than a typical target to ensure a strong position.
He confirmed that the same team will play, but emphasized the importance of having a lot of spin in these conditions. As a result, Haris Rauf, a fast bowler, will not be included in the lineup.
6:59 pm -
Toss
Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first.
6:16 pm -
Predicted Playing XI
Pakistan:
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (capt), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.
India:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.
5:55 pm -
Pitch Report
Dubai is known for not being a high-scoring venue. Over the last two years, in 36 T20 matches played there, the average run rate in the first innings has been just 7.7 runs per over.
Fast bowlers have been more successful in picking up wickets during this time, taking 277 out of the 441 wickets.
However, spinners have been more economical, with an average economy rate of 7.03 compared to the fast bowlers’ 8.36.
While there’s no rain expected, the weather is likely to be extremely hot, making conditions tough for the players.
5:53 pm
