Defending champion India defeats Pakistan in Asia Cup Super Four clash
India won over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four, sealing a six-wicket victory after a tense chase in Dubai.
Pakistan batted first and built a steady start through Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub, who scored 72 runs for the second wicket. Farhan reached 58 from 45 balls before falling, and the innings slowed in the middle overs. Late hitting from Salman Ali Agha and Faheem Ashraf lifted the score to 171 for five.
India answered with power at the top. Abhishek Sharma struck quick runs, smashing a half-century in only 24 balls. He and Shubman Gill shared a 105-run stand, with Gill adding 47 off 28 deliveries. Pakistan struck back when Faheem bowled Gill, and Haris Rauf removed captain Suryakumar Yadav for a duck.
Still, India held control. Tilak Varma struck off Shaheen Afridi in the final overs, sealing the game. It marked India’s second win over Pakistan in the tournament.
