India secured a decisive victory over Pakistan in the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2025 held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss, India chose to bowl first. Pakistan’s innings saw contributions from Sahibzada Farhan (58), Saim Ayub (21), Mohammad Nazaw (21), and Faheem Ashraf (20), setting a target of 171. However, the Indian openers, Abhishek Sharma (74) and Shubman Gill (47), put up a strong performance, leaving Pakistan struggling. Following the match, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha expressed disappointment, attributing the loss to India’s batting. He reflected on areas where Pakistan could have improved, suggesting that additional runs could have been beneficial for the team. He also discussed his bowling strategy, emphasizing the importance of the right bowlers at the right time. He acknowledged the strong performances of Rauf and Faheem and looked ahead to the upcoming game against Sri Lanka.
