In one of the most anticipated encounters of the Asia Cup 2025, India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets with 25 balls to spare, chasing down 127 in style. Kuldeep Yadav’s masterclass with the ball and Suryakumar Yadav’s calm leadership with the bat defined the clash.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 127/9 | 20 | |
| India | 131/3 | 15.5 | India won by 7 wickets (25 balls left) |
Player of the Match: Kuldeep Yadav (IND) – 3/18 (4 overs)
Pakistan Batting – 127/9 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 40 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 90.9 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 33* | 16 | 2 | 3 | 206.3 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 113.3 |
| Others (combined) | 37 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 82.2 |
Total: 127/9 in 20 overs
India Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 18 | 3 | 4.50 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Others | 8 | 63 | 2 | 7.88 |
India Batting – 131/3 (15.5 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 47* | 37 | 5 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 31 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 238.5 |
| Tilak Varma | 31 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Others | 22 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 146.7 |
Total: 131/3 in 15.5 overs
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 35 | 3 | 8.75 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 2.3 | 23 | 0 | 9.20 |
| Others | 5.2 | 57 | 0 | 10.69 |
Key Highlights
- Kuldeep Yadav spun Pakistan into trouble with a brilliant 3/18, dismantling the middle order.
- Sahibzada Farhan held Pakistan’s innings together with a fighting 40 off 44 balls.
- Shaheen Afridi’s late fireworks (33* off 16) lifted Pakistan to 127, but it was never enough.
- Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 31 off 13 balls gave India the perfect start in the chase.
- Captain Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47 to finish the job.
Final Word
This was a statement win for India — ruthless bowling, disciplined fielding, and a fearless chase. For Pakistan, it was a reminder of the gulf in depth and execution. As the Asia Cup moves forward, India look like strong contenders for the title, while Pakistan need to regroup quickly.
