In a dominant performance that cemented their status as tournament favourites, India registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over their arch-rivals Pakistan in a highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 clash. The win was a masterclass in controlled aggression, as India’s bowlers systematically dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup before captain Suryakumar Yadav showcased his calm authority to guide the team to an emphatic victory. The comprehensive nature of the win was a clear statement of intent, leaving no doubt about India’s readiness to dominate the tournament. It was a complete performance that left Pakistan with no answers, sealing a thumping win for India.
Asia Cup 2025: Indian bowlers decimate Pakistan’s batting order
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Pakistan’s innings was a story of a top-order collapse from which they could never truly recover. The Indian bowlers were on fire from the very first ball, with Hardik Pandya setting the tone by immediately picking up a wicket on the very first delivery of the match, removing Saim Ayub for a duck. The pressure continued to mount as Pakistan found themselves reeling at 49/4 by the tenth over.
The trio of Indian spinners, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy, then took over the reins and completely choked the run flow. Kuldeep was the star of the show, delivering a magnificent spell of 3 wickets for just 18 runs, expertly complemented by Axar’s two wickets for an equally impressive 18 runs. While some of Pakistan’s middle order made small contributions, none could withstand the pressure, leaving them in dire straits. A late and resilient cameo of 33 not out from tail-ender Shaheen Afridi provided a much-needed boost, helping Pakistan reach a final total of 127/9, a score that looked well short of competitive.
Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav anchors India’s clinical chase against Pakistan
Chasing a modest target of 128, the Indian batters came out with a clear and aggressive intent from the very start. The tone was set in the powerplay, where India raced to 61 runs for the loss of just two wickets, signaling their intent to finish the match quickly. While openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma provided a brisk start, it was the partnership between Suryakumar and Tilak Varma that ultimately sealed the win.
The duo put on a composed and well-crafted 56-run partnership for the third wicket, systematically dismantling the Pakistan bowling attack. Tilak played a solid innings of 31 runs, but the real anchor of the chase was captain Suryakumar. Leading from the front, Suryakumar remained unbeaten with a calm and commanding 47 not out, ensuring there were no late jitters. His composed innings, laced with six boundaries, showcased his ability to soak up pressure and guide his team home. Despite Ayub’s impressive three-wicket haul for Pakistan, it was not enough to stop the Indian charge. India comfortably reached the target in just 15.5 overs, securing a dominant seven-wicket victory with 25 balls to spare.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Congratulations to team India for defeating Pakistan by seven wickets. It’s huge victory. @BCCI @surya_14kumar
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) September 14, 2025
A proud moment for every Indian! Congratulations to Team India on a remarkable victory against Pakistan. From power-packed performances to sheer teamwork, today’s match was all about passion, resilience, and glory! 🇮🇳 #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/ZLXJvl8Lbf
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) September 14, 2025
India win!
No shake hands between players. Straight walked away to dressing room Surya and Shivam Dube.
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) September 14, 2025
RESPECT FOR CAPTAIN SURYA KUMAR YADAV .❤️👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/XBEu9IWr3b
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) September 14, 2025
A comfortable win for @BCCI !
Brilliant from @imkuldeep18 & @surya_14kumar 👏 #INDvsPAK #AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/0MrO7mj8WD
— Devender Kumar (@asdevender_bbc) September 14, 2025
🚨 INDIA BEAT PAKISTAN BY 7 WICKETS IN ASIA CUP 🚨
– 2 wins in 2 games for Surya & his team. pic.twitter.com/MJwkkQJW5q
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 14, 2025
Suryakumar Yadav smashes a six and walks off like a boss! No handshake with Pakistan players just pure legend vibes. 🇮🇳
#INDvsPAK #SuryakumarYadav #INDvPAK #IndianCricket pic.twitter.com/JMgyXAGZS2
— Latest Updates (@Iam_Sh05) September 14, 2025
No handshakes between the teams. Salman Agha looked to lead Pakistan over to the India dressing room, but nothing doing. They all headed straight in #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/0BbJtYdkAf
— Paul Radley (@PaulRadley) September 14, 2025
It’s not just a win, it’s sheer dominance over Pakistan! 🔥🇮🇳 Chak De India!
Congratulations Team India 👏 Surya, what a birthday return gift with that caption knock! 💥
India crush Pakistan by 7 wickets in style. #INDvsPAK @BCCI#TeamIndia #SuryakumarYadav pic.twitter.com/sT5jDl0pz0— Ashish Pandey🇮🇳 (@ashishpande1129) September 14, 2025
A match winning spell of 4-0-18-3 earns him the Player of the Match award 🔥#Cricket #AsiaCup2025 #kuldeepyadav #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/F4W2YDnyoM
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 14, 2025
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