India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours: Live Updates, Scorecard & Highlights

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Himanshu
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The Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours 14th Match between India and Pakistan was a thrilling contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Fans were on the edge of their seats as both sides showcased intense cricket, with India opting to bowl first after winning the toss.

Pakistan Innings: Key Highlights

Pakistan posted a competitive 171/5 in 20 overs with contributions from multiple batters. Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, and Saim Ayub provided fireworks, while timely wickets from Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Kuldeep Yadav kept India in the hunt.

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Sahibzada Farhan584553128.89
Fakhar Zaman15930166.67
Saim Ayub211711123.53
Hussain Talat10110090.91
Mohammad Nawaz211911110.53
Salman Agha131300100.77
Faheem Ashraf20821250

Fall of Wickets

  1. Fakhar Zaman 2.3 overs
  2. Saim Ayub 10.3 overs
  3. Hussain Talat 13.1 overs
  4. Sahibzada Farhan 14.1 overs
  5. Mohammad Nawaz 18.3 overs

Bowling Analysis

India’s bowlers delivered well under pressure:

BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconomy
Hardik Pandya302919.70
Jasprit Bumrah4050111.20
Varun Chakaravarthy402506.20
Kuldeep Yadav403127.80
Axar Patel10808.00
Shivam Dube403218.20

Match Highlights

  • Sahibzada Farhan smashed a quick 58, keeping Pakistan in contention.
  • Hardik Pandya took key wickets including Fakhar Zaman, breaking partnerships at critical moments.
  • Kuldeep Yadav bowled with precision, claiming two crucial wickets of Hussain Talat and Sahibzada Farhan.
  • Several dropping chances by India early on could have changed the momentum but fielders bounced back in the middle overs.
  • Faheem Ashraf’s hitting late in the innings added much-needed acceleration, including a massive six and a boundary in the final overs.

Powerplay & Key Overs

  • Pakistan scored 65 runs in the first over of the powerplay, with Farhan and Fakhar taking aggressive strokes.
  • Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah bowled economically in the middle overs but conceded some big hits, including multiple sixes from Farhan and Salman Agha.
  • India capitalized on mis-timed shots, securing wickets through smart catches and run-outs, keeping the game competitive.

India Squad for the Match

Playing XI: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy

Bench: Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh

Support Staff: Gautam Gambhir, Ryan ten Doeschate, T Dilip, Morne Morkel, Sitanshu Kotak

Pakistan Squad

Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Bench: Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz

Support Staff: Azhar Mahmood, Mike Hesson, Simon Helmot, Ashley Noffke

Analysis

India’s bowling strategy of early wickets and disciplined spin in the middle overs put Pakistan under pressure. Despite some dropped catches, India managed to maintain control in key moments. The middle-order hitting from Faheem Ashraf ensured Pakistan crossed the 170-run mark, setting up an exciting chase for India.

Key Stats

  • Total Runs: 171/5 (20 Overs)
  • Highest Individual Score: Sahibzada Farhan 58(45)
  • Best Bowling: Kuldeep Yadav 2/31

Disclaimer: All statistics and updates are based on live match reports. Scores may vary as the match progresses. This article is for informational purposes and does not replace official broadcast feeds.