The arch-rivals India and Pakistan clashed at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with Pakistan's decision to bat first backfiring as they were restricted to 127/9 in their 20 overs.
Pakistan's Batting Struggles
- Top Scorers: Sahibzada Farhan (40), Shaheen Shah Afridi (33).
- Indian Bowling: Kuldeep Yadav was outstanding, claiming 3 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs; Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah also chipped in with crucial wickets.
India's ChaseIndia needs 128 runs to win. They got off to a flying start, with Abhishek Sharma aggressively scoring 31 off 13 balls against Shaheen Afridi. Shubman Gill fell early (10), but Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the chase.
Match Highlights
- Toss: Pakistan won, chose to bat.
- Key Performers: Kuldeep Yadav's lethal bowling; Shaheen Afridi's late hitting.
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Asia Cup 2025.
India looks poised for a comfortable win, given their strong bowling performance and manageable target.