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.

Published on: Sep 15, 2025 12:20 AM IST

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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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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)