On Sunday, September 14, the eagerly awaited India vs. Pakistan match in the 2025 Asia Cup fell short of expectations.
At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Men in Blue crushed Pakistan to go to the tournament’s Super-Four round. India secured their spot in the next round of the eight-team competition on Monday with a victory over Oman.
Pakistan chose to bat first on Sunday, although they were only able to generate 127/9 in their 20 overs. With seven wickets remaining, India easily won the reply in 15.5 overs. Following a spectacular three-for from Kuldeep Yadav, captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team to victory with an undefeated 47 off 37 balls.
Irfan Pathan believed that India’s home teams, such as Mumbai and Punjab, could overcome the current Pakistani team after the lopsided match was over. Salman Ali Agha’s club could lose to a lot of Indian Premier League teams, according to the 2007 T20 World Cup winner.
“I’m positive Mumbai can defeat Pakistan if you’re asking which of our domestic teams can do so. They can be defeated by Punjab. Which IPL team will defeat Pakistan next? Pathan stated on Sony Sports Network, “There are a lot of them.”
More like a future practice game: Abhishek Nayar
Abhishek Nayar, a former assistant coach for India, claimed that even though Pakistan loaded their bowling assault with spinners, the ruse had little effect. According to the 41-year-old, the game appeared more like a drill for the Indian team’s future.
“We were considering ways to make the game more engaging. Pakistan did not bring quick bowlers; instead, they brought spinners. There was no real difference, yet their bowling was different. Pakistan was completely eliminated from the competition after winning the toss and batting first to the chase. In the same meeting with Pathan, Abhishek Nayar remarked, “India was playing against India, and it was more of a practice match for the future.”
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