India vs Pakistan Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav Steers India To Victory As Men In Blue Outclass Pakistan
Asia Cup 2025: Unbeaten 47 from Suryakumar Yadav powers India to a 7-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai.
India vs Pakistan Highlights, Asia Cup 2025:Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of the Indian team, led from the front as India tightened their grip over Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash in Dubai on Sunday. The Indian skipper top-scored with an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls, guiding his side to chase down the 128-run target in just 15.5 overs with seven wickets in hand.
For India, Abhishek Sharma played a fiery knock of 31 off just 13 deliveries, laying the foundation for the chase. On the bowling side, Pakistan’s Saim Ayub was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets — dismissing Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Tilak Varma.
Earlier, India’s spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel put Pakistan on the back foot. Under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan could only manage 127/9 in their 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored for Pakistan with 40 runs. At one stage, it appeared Pakistan would struggle to even cross 100, but No. 9 batter Shaheen Afridi struck four sixes to add some respectability to the total. For India, Kuldeep Yadav (3/18), Axar Patel (2/18), and Jasprit Bumrah (2/28) were the most successful bowlers.
This was how the high-voltage India vs Pakistan contest in Asia Cup 2025 unfolded.
Asia Cup 2025, India vs Pakistan Live Score: After India’s emphatic win, Suryakumar Yadav says the victory is dedicated to the Indian armed forces
India vs Pakistan Live Score, Asia Cup 2025, IND vs PAK: After the big win, Suryakumar Yadav was celebrated as the crowd sang him the Happy Birthday song
“It’s an amazing feeling, a perfect return gift for India. When you play a match like this, the only thing on your mind is to win. And when you finally do, it feels as if everything was already written by God,” he said with a smile. “But yes, it’s all true.”
“One thing I’ve always wanted to do, and will continue to aim for, is to stay till the very end, because that is what the situation demands — to see the team through to the finish. For me and my boys, it’s just another game, but we make sure to prepare in the same way for every opposition.”
“A few months back in the Champions Trophy, our spinners set the tone. I’ve always been a fan of spin bowling, and once again, in this match, they created that rhythm brilliantly.”
“I would also like to take this moment to say that we stand firmly with the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Just as we always stand with our armed forces, who stand by us with unmatched courage and inspire us all with their bravery, we dedicate this win to them. Jai Hind.”
India vs Pakistan: Kuldeep Yadav named Player of the Match
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: Kuldeep Yadav Claims Player of the Match with 3/18, Continues His Impressive Form in the Tournament
Kuldeep Yadav led India’s bowling attack brilliantly, taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs and earning the Player of the Match award, extending his consistent performance throughout the tournament.
“Nothing special, just focused on executing the plan with full commitment. You have to think about who is on strike and bowl according to their strengths. The first ball should always be aimed at taking a wicket, and you have to maintain that mindset while executing it. Whoever is batting, whether facing you for the first time or has been at the crease for a while, you must ensure that you dominate the situation,” Kuldeep said.
He added, “I still need to work hard on my bowling. Sometimes I feel I try too many variations, but I learn with every match and every day. There’s always room for improvement, and I strive to get better continuously.”
