India vs Pakistan Highlights, Match 6 – Asia Cup 2025 | India Won by 7 Wickets

End of Match: India 131/3 (15.5 overs)

Over 16: 1 1 0 0 6

India win by 7 wickets with 25 balls to spare

Suryakumar Yadav seals the chase with a towering six over midwicket!

Sufiyan Muqeem tried to delay the inevitable, even burning a review for an LBW call against Suryakumar Yadav, but India were already cruising. SKY, after a couple of dot balls, cleared his front leg and dispatched a short delivery over midwicket for six to finish the game in style. Shivam Dube stayed unbeaten alongside him as India wrapped up the chase comfortably in 15.5 overs.

End of Over 15: India 123/3

Over 15: 4 0 2 0 1 6

IND: 123/3 | CRR: 8.20 • RRR: 1.00 • Need 5 from 30 balls

Shivam Dube launches Ayub for a huge six as India close in on victory.

Saim Ayub, who had been Pakistan’s star with the ball, was taken apart in his final over. Suryakumar Yadav began with a sweep to fine leg for four and added a couple more with his crisp stroke play. Then came the big blow — Shivam Dube charged down and smashed a length delivery straight down the ground for six. With 13 runs off the over, India surged to 123/3 after 15 overs, needing just 5 runs from 30 balls to seal the game.

End of Over 14: India 110/3

Over 14: 1 4 0 4 1 0

IND: 110/3 | CRR: 7.85 • RRR: 3.00 • Need 18 from 36 balls

Suryakumar Yadav accelerates with back-to-back boundaries off Nawaz.

Mohammad Nawaz went for 10 runs in the over, with Suryakumar Yadav finding his rhythm. A lucky cut shot escaped point for four, followed by a powerful square shot as SKY dominated the left-arm spinner. Shivam Dube added a couple of singles but also survived an inside edge. With the target in sight, India move to 110/3 after 14 overs, needing only 18 runs from 36 balls.

End of Over 13: India 100/3

Over 13: 0 W 0 1 1 1

IND: 100/3 | CRR: 7.69 • RRR: 4.00 • Need 28 from 42 balls

Saim Ayub delivers again! Tilak Varma bowled after a steady 31.

Pakistan’s part-time spinner Saim Ayub made a huge impact, knocking back Tilak Varma’s off stump with sharp turn and grip. Varma, who was looking set on 31, completely misread the delivery. India managed only 3 runs from the over, with Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube picking up singles. Ayub’s golden spell continues as he now has three wickets, tightening the chase. India are 100/3 in 13 overs, needing 28 runs from 42 balls.

End of Over 12: India 97/2

Over 12: 1 1 0 1 0 1

IND: 97/2 | CRR: 8.08 • RRR: 3.87 • Need 31 from 48b

Drama in Nawaz’s over with a dropped catch and an unsuccessful review, but India add 4 runs.

Mohammad Nawaz created chances but couldn’t capitalise. Tilak Varma offered a return catch that the bowler put down, while Suryakumar Yadav survived an lbw review after ball-tracking showed the delivery missing the stumps. Both batters rotated strike with singles to keep the scoreboard moving. India remain in control at 97/2 after 12 overs, needing just 31 from 48 balls.

End of Over 11: India 93/2

Over 11: 0 1 1 2 0 1

IND: 93/2 | CRR: 8.45 • RRR: 3.88 • Need 35 from 54b

Steady over from Abrar Ahmed as India collect 5 runs without taking risks.

Abrar Ahmed finished his spell with control, mixing up googlies and flight to keep Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma in check. SKY managed a couple of neat shots, including a sweep and a powerful stroke to deep square leg, though one leading edge fell safely. Tilak added a single, and India continue to progress calmly at 93/2 after 11 overs, needing just 35 from 54 balls.

End of Over 10: India 88/2

Over 10: 6 1 4 2 1 0

IND: 88/2 | CRR: 8.80 • RRR: 4.00 • Need 40 from 60b

Tilak Varma launches a huge six while Suryakumar Yadav adds a classy four as India score 14 runs in the over.

Sufiyan Muqeem’s second over was taken apart by India’s batters. Tilak Varma slog-swept him for a massive six into the stands, while Suryakumar Yadav displayed precision with a late cut for four. The pair rotated strike smartly, keeping the scoreboard moving and punishing loose deliveries. With 14 runs off the over, India reach 88/2 at the 10-over mark, needing only 40 more from 60 balls.

End of Over 9: India 74/2

Over 9: 1 1 0 0 1 0

IND: 74/2 | CRR: 8.22 • RRR: 4.90 • Need 54 from 66b

Disciplined bowling from Abrar Ahmed keeps India to just 3 runs in the over.

Abrar stuck to his lengths and used the googly smartly, denying Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav any boundaries. Both batters managed to pick singles but also played out a few dot balls as Pakistan’s spinners applied some control. India move to 74/2 after 9 overs, needing 54 from 66 balls.

End of Over 8: India 71/2

Over 8: 0 1 4 1 1 0

IND: 71/2 | CRR: 8.87 • RRR: 4.75 • Need 57 from 72b

Suryakumar Yadav breaks free with a scoop for four as India collect 7 runs off Muqeem’s first over.

Left-arm wristspinner Sufiyan Muqeem started with some testing deliveries, but Suryakumar quickly countered with innovation — a premeditated scoop behind square for four. Tilak Varma kept the strike rotating with singles, while SKY showed positive intent despite a mistimed cut to finish the over. India steady at 71/2 after 8 overs, needing 57 from 72 balls.

End of Over 7: India 64/2

Over 7: 0 0 0 1 1 1

IND: 64/2 | CRR: 9.14 • RRR: 4.92 • Need 64 from 78b

Steady over from Abrar Ahmed as India rotate strike and add only 3 runs.

Abrar kept it tight with a mix of googlies and flatter deliveries, challenging Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav to work the gaps. Varma played cautiously against the turn, while SKY managed a sweep for a single despite losing balance. India content with rotating strike, moving to 64/2 after 7 overs, needing 64 from 78 balls.

End of Over 6: India 61/2

Over 6: 4 2 4 2 0 1

IND: 61/2 | CRR: 10.16 • RRR: 4.78 • Need 67 from 84b

Tilak Varma takes on Nawaz with classy strokeplay, smashing two boundaries in the over.

Mohammad Nawaz came into the attack but was immediately put under pressure by Tilak Varma. A reverse sweep for four set the tone, followed by more crisp strokes through extra cover and lofted drives. With 13 runs off the over, India’s left-hander has shifted the momentum, racing to 15 off 10 balls. India finish the powerplay strongly at 61/2, needing only 67 from 84 balls.

End of Over 5: India 48/2

Over 5: 1 2 1lb 2 0 0

IND: 48/2 | CRR: 9.60 • RRR: 5.33 • Need 80 from 90b

Tight over from Abrar Ahmed as India manage only 6 runs.

Abrar mixed up his variations nicely — a carrom ball, legbreaks, and a googly — keeping both Suryakumar and Tilak Varma in check. SKY survived an lbw appeal with glove involved, while Varma worked a couple into the gaps. Despite a few singles and a leg bye, Pakistan’s spinners have built some pressure. India are 48/2 after 5 overs, needing 80 from 90 balls.

End of Over 4: India 42/2

Over 4: 4 4 • W • 1w •

IND: 42/2 | CRR: 10.50 • RRR: 5.37 • Need 86 from 96b

Saim Ayub removes the dangerous Abhishek Sharma after a fiery cameo.

Abhishek Sharma continued his aggressive knock with back-to-back boundaries, racing to 31 off just 13 balls. But Saim Ayub, who had already dismissed Gill, struck again with a clever change of length. Abhishek’s attempt to loft over long-off fell short, giving Faheem Ashraf a simple catch. India slipped to 42/2 as Tilak Varma joined Suryakumar Yadav at the crease, both yet to get off the mark. Pakistan clawed back momentum after Abhishek’s explosive start.

End of Over 3: India 33/1

Over 3: 4 • 6 1 • •

IND: 33/1 | CRR: 11.00 • RRR: 5.58 • Need 95 from 102b

Abhishek Sharma continues his assault while Shaheen searches for control.

Shaheen Shah Afridi came back for his second over but Abhishek Sharma was in no mood to hold back. He cracked a cut shot for four and followed it with a sensational pick-up six over midwicket, racing to 23* off just 9 balls. Suryakumar Yadav walked in and played out a couple of dot balls, still on 0* from 2. India maintained their flying start at 33/1 after 3 overs, needing 95 more runs from 102 balls.

End of Over 2: India 22/1

Over 2: 1 1 • 4 4 W

IND: 22/1 | CRR: 11.00 • RRR: 5.88 • Need 106 from 108b

Saim Ayub strikes with the ball after a couple of boundaries from Gill.

Saim Ayub surprised everyone by opening the bowling and immediately made an impact. Gill looked in good touch, charging down for consecutive boundaries, but Ayub got his revenge with sharp turn and bounce. Gill was stumped brilliantly by Mohammad Haris for 10 off 7 balls. India lost their first wicket at 22, with Abhishek Sharma unbeaten on 12* (5b). A strong start was checked as India now need 106 runs from 108 balls.

End of Over 1: India 12/0

Over 1: 4 6 • 1 • 1

IND: 12/0 | CRR: 12.00 • RRR: 6.10 • Need 116 from 114b

Abhishek Sharma takes on Shaheen Afridi with fearless hitting.

India got off to a blazing start as Abhishek Sharma went after Shaheen Shah Afridi, cracking a straight four and an effortless six over cover in the very first over. Gill survived a testing inswinger but managed a single to get off the mark. Abhishek looked positive from the outset, racing to 11 off 4 balls, while India reached 12/0 at the end of the first over, setting the tone for a confident chase.

End of Over 20: Pakistan 127/9

Over 20: • 6 6 • 2 2

PAK: 127/9 | CRR: 6.35

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s late fireworks lift Pakistan past 125.

Shaheen Shah Afridi turned on the power in the final over, smashing Hardik Pandya for two towering sixes and collecting a couple of doubles to finish unbeaten on 33* from just 16 balls, with four sixes to his name. Hardik mixed pace and length but was punished when he missed his mark. Pakistan closed their innings on 127/9, thanks largely to Shaheen’s cameo, giving their bowlers something to defend after a shaky top order display.

End of Over 19: Pakistan 111/9

Over 19: 2nb 4 4 1 1 • W

PAK: 111/9 | CRR: 5.84

Bumrah strikes in the penultimate over after Sufiyan’s cameo.

Jasprit Bumrah mixed up his pace and yorkers in the 19th over. Sufiyan Muqeem briefly counterattacked with back-to-back boundaries and reached 10 off 6 balls, but Bumrah had the last laugh by knocking back his stumps. Shaheen Shah Afridi added a couple more runs, moving to 17* off 10 balls. With just one wicket left, Pakistan closed the 19th over on 111/9, relying on Shaheen to push them past 120 in the final over.

End of Over 18: Pakistan 99/8

Over 18: • 6 1 W 1 1 1

PAK: 99/8 | CRR: 5.50

Kuldeep and Varun keep striking as Pakistan slip further.

Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Faheem Ashraf lbw with a sharp googly, adding to Pakistan’s woes. Shaheen Shah Afridi fought back briefly with a powerful six and a couple of singles, reaching 15* off 8 balls. Sufiyan Muqeem opened his account with a single, but wickets continued to tumble. With only two overs left, Pakistan are 99/8 and struggling to finish strongly.

End of Over 17: Pakistan 90/7

Over 17: W 0 6 0 1 0

PAK: 90/7 | CRR: 5.29

Kuldeep Yadav strikes again, dismissing Farhan, but Shaheen hits back with a six.

Kuldeep Yadav delivered another crucial breakthrough by removing Sahibzada Farhan, who mistimed a lofted shot and was caught at long-on after a struggling knock of 40. Shaheen Afridi, however, responded with intent, smashing a clean slog-sweep for six over wide long-on, showcasing his power-hitting ability. Apart from that one big blow, Kuldeep kept things tight with dot balls and ended his spell with excellent figures of 4-0-18-3. At the end of 17 overs, Pakistan stumbled to 90/7, with Faheem on 11 and Shaheen unbeaten on 7.

End of Over 16: Pakistan 83/6

Over 16: 1 0 0 3 1 0

PAK: 83/6 | CRR: 5.18

Varun Chakravarthy keeps it tight despite Ashraf’s inventive sweep.

Varun Chakravarthy continued to apply pressure with his variations, conceding just five runs. Sahibzada Farhan survived a testing delivery early in the over before picking up a single, while Faheem Ashraf improvised with a fine sweep that fetched him three runs, though he didn’t middle it. A couple of dot balls kept the pressure on, showing Varun’s control in the middle overs. Pakistan reached 83/6 after 16 overs, with Farhan on 40 and Ashraf on 11.

End of Over 15: Pakistan 78/6

Over 15: 0 1 1 0 0 4

PAK: 78/6 | CRR: 5.20

Faheem Ashraf finds momentum with a classy extra-cover boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav continued to keep Pakistan under pressure with his variations, mixing googlies and flighted deliveries. Faheem Ashraf, however, broke free at the end of the over with a crisp slap over extra cover for four, punishing a rare loose ball. Farhan rotated the strike with a single, while Ashraf also attempted some inventive shots, including a reverse sweep, but without much success. Pakistan reached 78/6 in 15 overs, with Ashraf moving to 8 and Farhan steady on 38.

End of Over 14: Pakistan 72/6

Over 14: 1 0 1 1 0 4

PAK: 72/6 | CRR: 5.14

Farhan steadies with a boundary as Axar finishes his spell.

Axar Patel bowled out his four overs with another tidy spell, but Sahibzada Farhan managed to finish strongly by lofting him for a four over cover. Earlier in the over, Axar came close to another wicket when Farhan was given lbw, only for DRS to save him as the ball was shown to be missing leg. Faheem Ashraf picked up a couple of singles while Farhan kept rotating strike before breaking free at the end. Pakistan reached 72/6 in 14 overs, with Farhan looking composed on 37 and Ashraf settling in.

End of Over 13: Pakistan 65/6

Over 13: 2 0 0 W W 1

PAK: 65/6 | CRR: 5.00

Kuldeep Yadav turns the game with a double strike in one over!

Kuldeep Yadav produced a game-changing over, striking twice in consecutive deliveries. First, Hasan Nawaz’s slog sweep couldn’t clear the infield as Axar Patel held a sharp catch near leg gully. On the very next ball, Mohammad Nawaz was undone by a skiddy googly and trapped lbw despite a review. Pakistan suddenly found themselves six down, collapsing under pressure. Faheem Ashraf managed to survive the hat-trick ball, nudging a single, while Farhan remained stranded at the other end. At the end of 13 overs, Pakistan slipped further to 65/6.

End of Over 12: Pakistan 62/4

Over 12: 6 0 0 1 1 0

PAK: 62/4 | CRR: 5.16

Farhan goes big against Axar Patel with a towering six!

Sahibzada Farhan showed intent right from the start of Axar Patel’s over, skipping down the track to launch a clean six over long-on. After that, Axar pulled things back quickly, giving away just a couple of singles while keeping both batters in check. Farhan looked confident, moving into the 30s, while Nawaz rotated the strike. At the end of 12 overs, Pakistan reached 62/4, with Farhan unbeaten on 32.

End of Over 11: Pakistan 54/4

Over 11: 1 1 1 1 0 1

PAK: 54/4 | CRR: 4.90

Abhishek Sharma keeps it tight in his first over.

Abhishek Sharma was introduced into the attack and immediately settled into a steady rhythm. Mixing up his pace and length, he conceded just five singles in the over. Both Farhan and Hasan Nawaz rotated the strike but struggled to find boundaries, showing Abhishek’s control. Pakistan moved to 54/4 at the end of 11 overs, with Farhan on 25 and Nawaz looking to settle in.

End of Over 10: Pakistan 49/4

Over 10: 0 0 0 2 0 W

PAK: 49/4 | CRR: 4.90

Axar Patel strikes again! Salman Agha falls to the sweep shot.

Axar Patel tightened the screws with his accuracy and variations. Salman Agha struggled to find timing, playing out four dot balls before managing a late cut for two. But Axar got the last laugh as Salman attempted a sweep, only to top-edge to deep square leg where Abhishek Sharma made no mistake. Pakistan slipped further to 49/4 at the end of 10 overs, with Farhan holding one end on 22. Axar’s spell of 2-0-3-2 has put India firmly on top.

End of Over 9: Pakistan 47/3

Over 9: 1 0 0 0 1 0

PAK: 47/3 | CRR: 5.22

Varun Chakravarthy keeps things tight, just 2 runs off the over as Salman Agha survives a close LBW call.

Varun Chakravarthy bowled a testing over, mixing his googly and legbreak at pace. He nearly trapped Salman Agha with a sharp googly that struck him on the pad, but Pakistan’s review saved him as Hawk-Eye showed the ball going down leg. Farhan picked up a single, while Agha got off the mark with one. Varun has now bowled 2 overs for just 10 runs. Pakistan are 47/3 after 9 overs, with Farhan on 22 (27b, 2×6) and Salman Agha on 1 (6b). Axar Patel earlier struck in his first over, and now stands at 1-0-1-1.

End of Over 8: Pakistan 45/3

Over 8: 0 1 0 W 0 0

PAK: 45/3 | CRR: 5.62

Axar Patel strikes in his first over! Fakhar Zaman departs trying to go big.

Axar Patel made an immediate impact with his finger spin, keeping things tight and breaking the partnership. Fakhar Zaman tried to break free after a couple of dot balls, dancing down and attempting a big shot, only to mistime and sky it high. Tilak Varma judged it beautifully at long-on to send Fakhar back for 17 (15b, 3×4). Axar gave away just 1 run in his over, finishing with 1-0-1-1. At the end of 8 overs, Pakistan are 45/3 with Sahibzada Farhan on 21 (25b, 2×6) and Salman Agha yet to score (0 from 2). Kuldeep has 1-0-2-0, while Bumrah holds 3-0-16-1.

End of Over 7: Pakistan 44/2

Over 7: 0 1 0 0 0 1

PAK: 44/2 | CRR: 6.28

Kuldeep Yadav starts tightly, conceding just 2 runs in his first over.

Spin was introduced as Kuldeep Yadav came into the attack. He immediately settled into a rhythm, landing the ball accurately and testing Farhan and Zaman with variations in pace and flight. Both batsmen picked up a single each but were otherwise kept quiet as Kuldeep gave nothing away. Pakistan are 44/2 after 7 overs, with Farhan on 20 (23b, 2×6) and Zaman on 17 (13b, 3×4). Kuldeep began with 1-0-2-0, while Bumrah has 3-0-16-1.

End of Over 6: Pakistan 42/2

Over 6: 0 0 2 6 0 0

PAK: 42/2 | CRR: 7.00

Farhan takes on Bumrah with a huge six, but India keep things tight otherwise.

Jasprit Bumrah continued his fiery spell, mixing yorkers, bouncers, and hard lengths. Sahibzada Farhan showed confidence, launching a stunning six over backward square leg after earlier clearing long-on. He also picked up a couple of runs but was otherwise tied down by Bumrah’s variations. The Indian pacer nearly had him with a yorker that was checked for a possible catch but turned out to be a bump ball. Pakistan are 42/2 after 6 overs, with Farhan moving to 19 (19b, 2×6) and Fakhar Zaman steady on 16 (11b, 3×4). Bumrah’s figures read 3-0-16-1, while Varun Chakravarthy has bowled 1-0-8-0.

End of Over 5: Pakistan 34/2

Over 5: 1 1 4 1 0 1

PAK: 34/2 | CRR: 6.80

Fakhar Zaman charges Varun and finds a boundary, while Farhan rotates the strike.

Varun Chakravarthy came into the attack with spin after four overs of pace. Fakhar Zaman showed intent by advancing down the pitch and smother-driving Varun for a boundary through mid-on. Farhan played watchfully, picking up singles and looking to unsettle the bowler. Varun, despite using variations and bounce, conceded 8 runs in his first over. Pakistan are steady at 34/2 after 5 overs, with Zaman on 16 (11b) and Farhan on 11 (13b). Bumrah has 2-0-8-1, while Varun finishes his first over with 1-0-8-0.

End of Over 4: Pakistan 26/2

Over 4: 0 0 0 6 0 0

PAK: 26/2 | CRR: 6.50

Farhan counter-attacks Bumrah with a superb six, but India keep control with disciplined bowling.

Jasprit Bumrah tested Farhan with a mix of slower deliveries and length balls. Farhan stayed watchful before unleashing a stunning on-the-rise six over long-on, the only scoring shot of the over. Apart from that, Bumrah’s variations and uneven bounce kept him in check. Pakistan, despite the blow of two early wickets, are 26/2 after 4 overs, with Farhan on 9 and Fakhar on 10. Bumrah has figures of 2-0-8-1, while Pandya has 2-0-18-1.

End of Over 3: Pakistan 20/2

Over 3: 1 1 4 0 3w 4 0

PAK: 20/2 | CRR: 6.66

Fakhar Zaman starts hitting back with two boundaries in the over!

Hardik Pandya gave Pakistan some extras but also had to contend with Fakhar Zaman’s positive strokeplay. Fakhar picked gaps nicely for two fours and ran well for singles, while Sahibzada Farhan contributed with a quick single as well. Despite the wickets, Pakistan managed 13 runs in the over and are now 20/2 after 3 overs.

End of Over 2: Pakistan 7/2

Over 2: 1 W 0 0 1 0

PAK: 7/2 | CRR: 3.50

Bumrah strikes as Haris falls! Pakistan lose both openers inside 2 overs.

Jasprit Bumrah was on the money right away. After edging a single early, Mohammad Haris tried to take him on but mistimed a pick-up shot straight to Hardik at deep backward square. Fakhar Zaman survived a close lbw shout on review, but struggled to connect against Bumrah’s movement. With two wickets down inside the first two overs, Pakistan are reeling at 7/2.

End of Over 1: Pakistan 5/1

Over 1: W 1 1 0 0 1 2 1w

PAK: 5/1 | CRR: 5.00

Early breakthrough for India as Saim Ayub departs cheaply!

Hardik Pandya struck in the very first over, trapping Saim Ayub with a soft square drive to point for a golden duck. Mohammad Haris and Sahibzada Farhan managed to rotate the strike with a couple of singles, including a risky 2 off the last ball. Despite a wide and some mis-hits, Pakistan end the first over at 5/1, already under early pressure.

Toss Update

Pakistan win the toss and elect to bat first at Dubai International Stadium

Pakistan captain Salman Agha won the toss and chose to bat first, citing the slow nature of the pitch and aiming to post a par-plus total. He noted the team’s good form and emphasized the importance of their spin-heavy lineup in these conditions, confirming no changes to the squad, with no Haris Rauf included.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav was happy to bowl first, aligning with his preference. He highlighted strong team preparations and mentioned their previous match against UAE on an adjacent pitch, which favored batting and improved under lights. India are unchanged for this crucial clash.

Pitch Report

Pitch at Dubai International Stadium likely to favor spin but improve for batting under lights

The pitch at Dubai International Stadium has a dry, slow surface with some grass cover, likely to assist spinners early on, according to analysts. Suryakumar Yadav noted that the adjacent pitch used in their previous game against UAE was batting-friendly, especially under lights, suggesting a potential high-scoring game if Pakistan set a competitive total. A score around 160-170 could be par, with spin playing a key role.

Match Status

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