India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in Asia Cup 2025. Know how the top moments of the match happened, which players shone and what controversies took place.
When the ground doesn’t burn, the emotions burn – this sentence cannot be changed for India vs Pakistan matches. This match of Asia Cup 2025 was not just a cricket battle, but a confluence of patriotism, hope and pressure .
Background and significance of the match
- The match took place in Group A , on 14 September 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium.as+2Gulf News+2
- This match became even more talked about amid the recent increase in political tensions between the two countries.Indiatimes+2Al Jazeera+2
- The Indian team was under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav , the captain of the Pakistani team was Salman Ali Agha .Al Jazeera+2The Economic Times+2
Players and Squads of both teams (Playing XI & Bench)
Below is the list of both the teams – playing XI and some important players:
| India | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav(captain) | Salman Ali Agha (captain) |
| Shubman Gill | fakhar zaman |
| Abhishek Sharma | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Tilak Varma | Saim Ayub |
| Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper) | Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper) |
| Shivam Dubey | Faheem Ashraf |
| Hardik Pandya | Mohammad Nawaz |
| Axar Patel | Hassan Nawaz |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Sufi Muqeem |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Abrar Ahmed |
Click here to see full scorecard and live updates → IND vs PAK Live Score – Livemint
Bench/Supplemental Players:
- India: Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Rinku SinghThe Indian Express+2Olympics+2
- Pakistan: Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah, Hussain TalatThe Indian Express+1
Match result and key statistics
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav walks back to the pavilion after winning against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025.
- Win by wickets: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets .The Times of India+3Hindustan Times+3Crictoday+3
- Pakistan innings: They scored 127/9 in 20 overs .The Economic Times+2Crictoday+2
- India Chasing: India achieved the target by scoring 131/3 runs in 15.5 overs .NDTV Sports+2Crictoday+2
Match Recap: Moment-by-moment story
- Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first , but the start was not good.as+2NDTV Sports+2
- Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets, Axar Patel took 2 wickets, which made Pak’s innings difficult.as+2NDTV Sports+2
- India’s target was 128, which was made easy with Abhishek Sharma (31 off 13) and Tilak Varma (31 off 31) providing a solid start.as+1
- Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored unbeaten 47 runs (in 37 balls) and led the team to victory by 7 wickets .as+1
Controversy and Emotions
- The traditional ritual of shaking hands did not take place after the match , which increased social and political discussion.Indiatimes+1
- The captain requested to dedicate the victory to the martyrs of the Pahalgam attack , and the local fans considered this emotional moment special.Indiatimes+1
- Empty seats were seen in the stadium — raising questions about fans and ticket sales.NDTV Sports
Read the full squads and backup players of both teams → Full Match Squads on ESPNcricinfo
Which players shone?
- The spin bowling of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel turned the middle part of the match in India’s favour.
- Abhishek Sharma made an aggressive start, which disappointed Pakistan.
- Suryakumar Yadav ‘s captaincy — a mix of patience and aggression — and an unbeaten innings ensured victory.
To read the full match analysis and highlights, go here → India vs Pakistan Analysis – Al Jazeera
Highlights
- “India restrict Pakistan to 127/9 .”as+1
- “Chasing, India took just 15.5 overs to achieve the target.”as+1
- “Yesterday (September 14) was Suryakumar Yadav ‘s birthday, and this victory proved to be a great gift for him.”as
- Player highlights
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain): Scored an unbeaten 47 (37 balls), batted fearlessly when the team needed it.NDTV Sports+2Hindustan Times+2
- Abhishek Sharma: 31 off just 13 balls – gave India a boost in their chase with an aggressive start.NDTV Sports+1
- Tilak Varma: Crucial innings of 31 runs brought both pace and composure to the game.The Economic Times+1
- Sahibzada Farhan from Pakistan: Tried to score 40 runs but could not make a big contribution to the team.Crictoday+1
- Shaheen Afridi: Showed some resistance towards the end, scored 33 * but could not save the team.The Economic Times+2NDTV Sports+2
- Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel: Their spin bowling turned the match around – leaving Pakistani batsmen vulnerable early.The Economic Times+2Hindustan Times+2
If you want to know which players became the heroes of the match, then do not miss this article →TOI Player Analysis
Conclusion
The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match proved that it is not just cricket — it is a confluence of emotions, patriotism, and expectations . Young players made their mark, experienced players shouldered responsibility. Every over, every wicket, every run ensured that India was the better team on the day.
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