IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Kuldeep's spin magic, Suryakumar's captain's knock destroy Pakistan – Action in Images

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Published on Sept 15, 2025 12:20 am IST

No complications at all for India in a truly comprehensive all-round performance. A simple 128-run chase guided home with more than 4 overs to spare.

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India showed off the gulf in quality and T20 ability they hold over Pakistan with a straightforward victory in Dubai, where they dominated right from ball one and never looked under any sort of threat. A performance worthy of the world champions.(REUTERS)

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Controversy was caused early even before the match, as no interactions were made between the two captains Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Agha. Once again, no handshake between the pair.(AP)

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There were many questions about how well-attended the match would be following calls for a boycott and steep ticket prices, but there was plenty of support at the Dubai International Stadium when it came down to it. A pleasing result for Indian fans in attendance.(AP)

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Hardik Pandya made immediate impact with the ball, accounting for Saim Ayub on just the second delivery to send the Pakistan opener packing for a duck. India were on cloud nine from the word go.(AFP)

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Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, spin-twins nationally and in the IPL, formed a destructive tandem as they ensured Pakistan's middle order fell apart against their mix of control and threat. Kuldeep won player of the match with 3/18, and Axar contributed 2/18.(REUTERS)

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Shaheen Afridi added impetus to Pakistan's innings but it was all too little too late. He hit four sixes right at the death, scoring 33*(!6), pushing PAK to 127/9.(AFP)

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India's chase got off to the perfect start, as Abhishek Sharma bulldozed his way through the powerplay, scoring 31 off just 13. India scored 61/2 in the first six, nearly halving the chase before the field went out.(REUTERS)

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After both openers departed in the powerplay, Tilak and Surya ensured no hiccups. Reprising the role they play for Mumbai Indians, a strong and confident left-right partnership in the middle overs to nullify the Pakistan spinners.(AP)

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Tilak Varma got time to play himself in, scoring 31 runs with a few classy shots and plenty of creativity. A good calm innings to settle down early on in the tournament.(AFP)

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Published on Sept 15, 2025 12:20 am IST

Suryakumar Yadav played a captain's knock coming in, scoring 47* without taking any risks and looking completely at ease as he picked simple boundaries and showed off his ability to anchor a small chase in the absence of someone like Virat Kohli. A big six to finish it off.(AP)

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IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Kuldeep's spin magic, Suryakumar's captain's knock destroy Pakistan – Action in Images

No complications at all for India in a truly comprehensive all-round performance. A simple 128-run chase guided home with more than 4 overs to spare.

India showed off the gulf in quality and T20 ability they hold over Pakistan with a straightforward victory in Dubai, where they dominated right from ball one and never looked under any sort of threat. A performance worthy of the world champions.(REUTERS)

Controversy was caused early even before the match, as no interactions were made between the two captains Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Agha. Once again, no handshake between the pair.(AP)

There were many questions about how well-attended the match would be following calls for a boycott and steep ticket prices, but there was plenty of support at the Dubai International Stadium when it came down to it. A pleasing result for Indian fans in attendance.(AP)

Hardik Pandya made immediate impact with the ball, accounting for Saim Ayub on just the second delivery to send the Pakistan opener packing for a duck. India were on cloud nine from the word go.(AFP)

Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, spin-twins nationally and in the IPL, formed a destructive tandem as they ensured Pakistan's middle order fell apart against their mix of control and threat. Kuldeep won player of the match with 3/18, and Axar contributed 2/18.(REUTERS)

Shaheen Afridi added impetus to Pakistan's innings but it was all too little too late. He hit four sixes right at the death, scoring 33*(!6), pushing PAK to 127/9.(AFP)

India's chase got off to the perfect start, as Abhishek Sharma bulldozed his way through the powerplay, scoring 31 off just 13. India scored 61/2 in the first six, nearly halving the chase before the field went out.(REUTERS)

After both openers departed in the powerplay, Tilak and Surya ensured no hiccups. Reprising the role they play for Mumbai Indians, a strong and confident left-right partnership in the middle overs to nullify the Pakistan spinners.(AP)

Tilak Varma got time to play himself in, scoring 31 runs with a few classy shots and plenty of creativity. A good calm innings to settle down early on in the tournament.(AFP)

Suryakumar Yadav played a captain's knock coming in, scoring 47* without taking any risks and looking completely at ease as he picked simple boundaries and showed off his ability to anchor a small chase in the absence of someone like Virat Kohli. A big six to finish it off.(AP)

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