India showcased their dominance over arch-rivals Pakistan once again in the 2025 Asia Cup, as they cruised to a comfortable six-wicket victory at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 21. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue put on a clinical display to kick off the Super 4 stage in style.
Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, India’s bowlers put up a commendable performance to restrict Pakistan to a modest total of 171 in their allotted 20 overs. The chase was then anchored by India’s aggressive openers, who made light work of the target.
Let’s take a look at the player ratings for the Indian team from their Super 4 clash against Pakistan:
Abhishek Sharma: 8.5/10
Abhishek Sharma was in sublime form in Dubai, showcasing his aggressive batting skills. Despite a couple of chances, he played a pivotal role in putting India in a commanding position during the chase. He also redeemed himself with a crucial catch in the field.
Shubman Gill: 7.5/10
Vice-captain Shubman Gill found his rhythm in the crucial Super 4 clash after a couple of low scores. His elegant stroke-play and ability to find boundaries ensured that India capitalized on the powerplay. However, he too missed a catch in the outfield.
Suryakumar Yadav: 2/10
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav had a forgettable outing with the bat, falling for a duck to Haris Rauf once again. While his captaincy was under scrutiny, he did manage to execute a smart run-out in the field.
Tilak Varma: 7/10
Tilak Varma played a composed innings at number four, guiding India towards victory with a few crucial boundaries and finishing the chase with a flourish.
Hardik Pandya: 6/10
Hardik Pandya delivered a decent bowling spell despite his high economy rate. He was at the crease when the winning runs were scored, contributing to the team’s victory.
Axar Patel: 6/10
Axar Patel had a quiet outing, bowling just one over that went for a few runs. He didn’t have much impact on the game but maintained control with the ball.
Shivam Dube: 7.5/10
Shivam Dube was impressive with the ball, picking up key wickets and stifling Pakistan’s momentum in the middle overs. Despite an expensive over, he showcased his bowling prowess on a helpful Dubai pitch.
Sanju Samson: 2/10
Sanju Samson struggled with the bat, playing a scratchy innings before getting dismissed in an unattractive manner. His wicketkeeping was also inconsistent, although he did manage to take a crucial catch behind the stumps.
Varun Chakaravarthy: 7/10
Varun Chakaravarthy bowled economically and troubled the Pakistani batsmen despite not picking up wickets. He maintained control and played a crucial role in containing the opposition.
Kuldeep Yadav: 6.5/10
Kuldeep Yadav had a decent outing with the ball, picking up a wicket but conceding a few boundaries. He was effective in spells but missed a straightforward catch in the field.
Jasprit Bumrah: 2/10
Jasprit Bumrah had an off day, struggling with his line and length and leaking runs. The usually reliable fast bowler failed to make an impact, finishing with no wickets and a high economy rate.
India’s comprehensive victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super 4 clash showcased their depth and talent, with several players stepping up to the occasion. The team will look to carry this momentum forward in the tournament and continue their winning streak.
