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And just like that, the skipper finishes it off in style
A gift to himself from Surya Dada on his birthday
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"Great feeling and a perfect return gift to India. Human tendency that it keeps running in your mind when you think about it (his earlier line about the win being a return gift). You definitely want to win it and when you win it, you have it ready. One box that I always wanted to tick - stay there and bat till the end. For the whole team, we think it's just another game. We prepare the same for all the oppositions. That's what happened few months back. The team that won the Champions Trophy set the tone. I'm always a fan of spinners because they control the game in the middle," said Suryakumar Yadav on the game.

"Perfect occasion, taking the time out, we stand by the victims of the families of Pahalgam attack victims. We express our solidarity. Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces. Hope they continue to inspire us all," said Suryakumar Yadav after India's dominating win over Pakistan.

Kuldeep bags the Player of the Match award for his figures of 3 for 18 in four overs. "Simple. Just execute the plans. Just see who is batting and react accordingly. I had my plans and executed them. First ball is always wicket-taking ball, just have to go with that mindset and execute that wicket-taking ball. Batter maybe set but he's facing me for the first time. Still feel I really need to work on my bowling. Sometimes I feel I use too many variations," said Kuldeep at the post-match presentation.

India continue to keep a clean sheet against Pakistan for a sixth match on trot. That clearly shows how dominant the Indian side has been against their arch-rivals in the past three years. Pakistan's last win over India came way back in September 2022 in an Asia Cup Super-Four match.

As soon as Suryakumar Yadav finished the game, he and his fellow batter Shivam Dube walked off the ground and entered the dressing room. The players didn't stand there for the customary handshake with the Pakistan players.

While it was a small target to chase, India lost two wickets at the score of 41. Suryakumar Yadav made sure the side reached home without any hiccups. He scored unbeaten 47 off 37 balls with the help of five fours and one six.

It was a one-sided victory for India as they dominated the game since the start. The bowlers helped the side restrict Pakistan to 127 for 9 and then batters made the easy chase look easy. With the win, India retained their top spot in the Group A table in Asia Cup 2025.

Suryakumar Yadav finishes the game with a sensational slog-sweep for a biggie. It was a good length delivery from Sufiyan Muqeem outside off-stump and SKY pulled it from there for that massive six. India win the game by 7 wickets. They win this game with 25 balls to spare. What a dominant victory this is!

A massive six from Shivam Dube. He jumped out of his crease and smashed it over the long-on for that biggie. This was a bit expensive over from Saim Ayub, yet he finished as the best Pakistan bowler. He returned figures of 3 for 35 in his four overs, with 13 runs coming in the last over.

IND 123/3 (15) 

Saim Ayub comes for his final over and Suryakumar Yadav has welcomed him with a four. It was a sweep shot from the India captain through the backward square leg for the boundary. India needs just 14 runs to win the game.

IND 114/3 (14.1)

Mohammad Nawaz bowled it outside off-stump and Suryakumar Yadav played it on the backfoot for a four. He cut it hard and the ball bounced just in front of the backward point to run away to the boundary. A ball later, Suryakumar played a better cut shot for a four, this time through the point.

IND 110/3 (13.5)

Shivam Dube takes a single on the final ball of Saim Ayub's over. With that, India reach the mark of 100 runs. They need 28 runs in 42 balls. The asking rate for them is just 4. The duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube should finish it off easily.

What a stunning delivery this is from Saim Ayub! He continues to keep it tight from his end. This turned well and hit the off-stump of Tilak Varma, who failed to cover the line of the ball. Pakistan break the 56-run stand but it seems to have come too late for them.

Tilak Varma b Saim Ayub 31(31) 

IND 97/3 (12.2)

Mohammad Nawaz has dropped the catch of Tilak Varma. The batter played it back to the spinner and it was a poor effort from the latter. He got his hand to it but despite multiple attempts, Nawaz failed to take the catch. He was visibly frustrated with himself after dropping it.

Five runs came off the fourth over from Abrar Ahmed. He failed to take any wicket but remained economical in his spell. The spinner returned figures of 0 for 16 in his quota of four overs. India need 35 runs in 54 balls. 

That turned out to be an expensive over from Sufiyan Muqeem. Tilak Varma set the tone for the over with a stunning six over the deep mid-wicket. He timed a slog-sweep to perfection for the biggie. Later in the over, Suryakumar Yadav hit a four on the off-side. 14 runs came off the over.

IND 88/2 (10)

Abrar Ahmed continues to remain economical. He has bowled two overs with just three runs in each of them. India need 54 runs in 66 balls. They just need to keep going like this.

A short ball on the stumps from Sufiyan Muqeem and Suryakumar Yadav was ready for it. The India captain went across and hit it over the short fine leg for a four. It was a premeditated shot but was executed well.

IND 69/2 (7.3)

Just three runs came off the second over of Abrar Ahmed. India won't mind it as they aim to rebuild after losing the two wickets. The duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have put up a 23-run stand off 20 balls so far.

India lost two wickets in the first powerplay but they have managed to pile up runs at a rate of over 10 per over. They need 67 runs in 84 balls. This should be an easy chase for India from this point. The asking rate for them is below 5.

This is a beautiful lofted drive from Tilak Varma for a four. It was bowled fuller from Mohammad Nawaz outside off-stump and Tilak comfortably slammed it over the infield for a four. India continue to fly high.

IND 58/2 (5.3)

A reverse-sweep from Tilak Varma for a four. It was a fuller ball from Mohammad Nawaz and Tilak hit it over the backward point for the boundary. India crossed the mark of 50 runs with it. They need 76 runs in 89 balls.

Another spinner Abrar Ahmed was introduced into the attack and he kicked off with a six-run over. The duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are playing sensibly with the help of strike rotation. India need 80 runs in 90 balls. They are well in command of this game.

Nine runs and a wicket came off Saim Ayub's second over. He has kept Pakistan alive in this game. India have scored runs at a good pace but they need a decent partnership from the duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma to avoid any hiccups.  

Call it a commentator's curse. Abhishek Sharma is OUT after scoring 31 runs off just 13 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes. He jumped out of his crease but the ball turned away from him this time. A half-hearted shot saw the batter find Faheen Ashraf at long-off. 

Abhishek Sharma c Faheem Ashraf b Saim Ayub 31(13)

Two effortless shots from Abhishek Sharma on the off-side for fours. He has got both the boundaries through extra cover. This player is a special talent. He has aggresion in batting as well as shots to back it. Pakistan are truly on the backfoot.

Just wow!!!! That is a stunning shot from Abhishek Sharma for a six. Shaheen Afridi bowled it fuller and Abhishek smashed it over the deep mid-wicket for a big one. That went for 85 metres. The Indian opener is troubling Afridi with his sensational piece of stroke play. The pacer is finding it hard to bowl to him.

IND 32/1 (2.3)

This is poor bowling from Shaheen Afridi and equalling good batting from Abhishek Sharma. Shaheen had no backward point there, yet he bowled it fuller outside off-stump. Abhishek had no hesitation throwing his bat to it. He got an outside edge and the ball went to the right of deep point for the boundary.

IND 26/1 (2.1)

Saim Ayub has dismissed Shubman Gill. The idea of handing the spinner the ball has worked for Pakistan. It was a carrom-ball from Ayub and Gill was completely deceived by it. His backfoot got dragged outside the crease and Mohammad Haris clipped the bails in time.

Gill st Mohammad Haris b Saim Ayub 10(7)

Shubman Gill jumped out of his crease and smashed the Saim Ayub delivery down the ground for  four. The mid-on was just a spectator. Gill follows it with a similar shot, but this time through the extra cover. Once again, the fielders could just watch it run to the fence.

IND 22/0 (1.5)

Shaheen Afridi has started with a 12-run over. India have made their intent quite clear in the first over itself. They will keep firing, irrespective of the target. The side needs 116 runs more to win in 114 balls. Pakistan don't waste much time in bringing in spin as Saim Ayub is set to bowl the second over of the innings.

Abhishek Sharma has welcomed Shaheen Afridi with a four down the ground. The southpaw jumped out of crease and hammered Afridi's lower full toss for a boundary. Abhishek follows it with an even better shot. Afridi bowled a fuller ball after that and Abhishek played a lofted drive over extra cover for a six.

IND 10/0 (0.2)

Pakistan players are taking their positions on the ground. Their captain Salman Agha is busy setting the field. Shaheen Afridi has the new ball in hand. He will bowl it to Abhishek Sharma, while Shubman Gill is at the other end. The chase is set to begin now. Here we go...

While Indian bowlers were on the money, the Pakistan batters failed to make an impact, barring Sahibzada Farhan and Shaheen Afridi. The two batters together scored 73 of the 127 that Pakistan have on the board at the end of 20 overs. The side has good bowling attack and they could make a match out of this, given they bowl to their potential.

16 runs came off the final over from Hardik Pandya, thanks to two massive sixes from Shaheen Afridi. He scored 33 not out off 16 balls with the help of four sixes. The knock has given Pakistan something to fight. If the pitch slows down, we could witness a good battle.

Shaheen Afridi is heating things up! That was a lower full toss from Hardik Pandya and Shaheen smashed it really-really hard. He litreally picked the bones out of it. That is sensational piece of batting from the player.

Wow! That is just another stunning shot from Shaheen Afridi. He stayed on the backfoot as Hardik Pandya bowled a slower ball outside off-stump. Afridi smashed it over the long-on for a biggie.

PAK 117/9 (19.2)

A lower full toss from Jasprit Bumah and Sufiyan Muqeem missed it while trying to play a paddle-scoop. That hit directly into the leg stump. Pakistan are nine down with 6 balls left in the innings. How much can they get to?

Sufiyan Muqeem b Bumrah 10(6)

Jasprit Bumrah bowled a yorker to Shaheen Afridi and the latter managed to dig it out for a single. The 100 is up for Pakistan. Okay, that is a no-ball from Bumrah. Make it 101 for Pakistan that too in 18 overs. They have 12 balls left.

PAK 101/8 (18)

Varun Chakaravarthy gets a much-deserved wicket. He had bowled really well so far but gets a wicket on the 22nd ball of his spell. Faheem Ashraf went for a reverse-sweep and missed the fuller ball completely. That hit him on the front foot and umpire raised his finger over an LBW appeal. Ashraf reviwed it only to waste one.

Faheem Ashraf lbw b Varun Chakaravarthy 11(14)

PAK 97/8 (17.4)

A flighted delivery outside off-stump from Varun Chakravarthy and Shaheen Afridi has smashed it for a six. He created room for himself and hit it hard over the extra cover for the biggie. That is the second six from Shaheen's bat in 6 balls. These are crucial runs for Pakistan.

Seven runs and a wicket came off the last over from Kuldeep Yadav. The spinner has returned figures of 3 for 18 in his four overs. Four wickets in the first game and three wickets in this one. What a tournament the left-arm wrist spinner is having!

Wow! That is a stunning shot from Shaheen Afridi for a six. He defended the first ball of Kuldeep Yadav that he faced and now on the second ball, he slog-swept it over the deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Kuldeep Yadav has struck again! This time he has got the set better of Sahibzada Farhan. It was a flighted delivery from Kuldeep that was kept away from the batter. Farhan threw the wood to it and ended up edging it to long-on. Hardik Pandya ran behind and took a good catch there.

Sahibzada Farhan c Hardik Pandya b Kuldeep Yadav 40(44)

That was a googly from Varun Chakaravarthy and Faheem Ashraf literally had no clue. He was left puzzled as the ball spun and missed the outside edge of his bat as well as the off-stump was a close margin.

PAK 83/6 (16)

It was a short ball from Kuldeep Yadav outside off-stump and Faheem Ashraf smashed it over the extra cover for a four. That went really quick. There was no fielder in the deep and the ball comfortably raced for a four.

It was a slightly short delivery from Axar Patel and Sahibzada Farhan smashed it away for a four. He rocked back and hit it through the deep mid-wicket for the boundary. He moves to 37 with that boundary. Seven runs came off the over from Axar.  

No hat-trick for Kuldeep Yadav as Faheem Ashraf has got an inside edge but he is safe. The Pakistan batter even managed to steal a single in it. Only three runs came off the over and two wickets. Kuldeep continues his dominance in Asia Cup 2025. 

Kuldeep Yadav has struck again! He is on a hat-trick now. That spun and hit Mohammad Nawaz on the front foot. Umpire raised his finger over the appeal for an LBW and that turned out to be a right decision and even a review could not save Mohammad Nawaz.

Nawaz lbw b Kuldeep Yadav 0(1)

The India spinner dropped a catch of Hasan Nawaz on the third ball of the over and claimed the same wicket on the very next ball. Another Pakistan batter departs while trying to play a big shot. Nawaz top-edged the ball in the air while trying to play a slog-sweep.

Hasan Nawaz c Axar b Kuldeep Yadav 5(7)
PAK 64/5 (12.4)

Despite being hit for a six on the first ball of the over, Axar Patel made sure he didn't leak much runs in it. Eight came off the over. India still manage to keep it tight. Pakistan's scoring rate is 5.17.

Axar Patel bowls it fuller and Sahibzada Farhan has hit it from the middle of his bat. He jumped out of his crease and smacked it hard. The ball went down the ground for a biggie. Pakistan need Farhan to keep going like this to reach a fighting total.

Abhishek Sharma was brought into the attack and he bowled a five-run over. India are in such command that they are even trying out their part-time bowlers. Not a bad stage to test the youngster's ability!

The pressure of poor scoring rate gets the better of Pakistan captain Salman Agha. It was smart bowling from Axar Patel as he pitched the fuller ball well away from the reach of Agha, who tried to sweep it for a biggie while playing across. All the Pakistan skipper could do it to find Abhishek Sharma at square leg. 

Salman Agha c Abhishek Sharma b Axar

PAK 49/4 (10)

Just five runs, and a wicket have come off the last three overs. Indian spinners have done a superb job to put pressure back on Pakistan. Sahibzada Farhan is out there at the middle but has failed to make an impact. The bater has played 27 balls and scored just 22 off it. 

PAK 47/3 (9)

Another good review from Pakistan! Their captain Salman Agha took this one. The right-handed batter went to play a paddle-scoop on the bowling of Varun Chakravarthy and missed it. The ball hit him on the front foot and umpire raised his finger over the appeal for an LBW. Agha decided to go upstairs to find out that the ball would have missed the leg stump. 

PAK 46/3 (8.2)

Like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel too has struck in his very first over. He has got the wicket of Fakhar Zaman. The batter jumped out of his crease but failed to hit it well. He, instead, hit it high in the air. Tilak Varma ran in from long-on and took the catch.

Fakhar Zaman c Tilak Varma b Axar 17(15) 

Kuldeep Yadav, who had picked a four-wicket haul against United Arab Emirates in India's campaign opener, has started well in this game too. Just two runs came off his first over as kept both Fakhar and Farhan in check. Axar Patel will bowl the next over.

Kuldeep Yadav is bowling the 7th over. He bowled a flighted delivery to Fakhar Zaman. The batter jumped out of his crease but failed to get it from the middle of his bat as he tried to go for a bigger one. Fakhar's bat flipped on his hands and the ball fell short of Hardik Pandya at long-on.

Eight runs came off the third over from Jasprit Bumrah. The first powerplay ends here. India dominated the phase at the start as Hardik Pandya and Bumrah struck in the first and second overs, respectively, but Pakistan have fought their way back into the game.

Sahibzada Farhan has smashed it really hard. It was slightly short from Jasprit Bumrah going into the body of the batter, who swung hard and dispatched it over backward square for the biggie. Runs are coming for Pakistan. 

Eight runs came from the 1st over of spin that was bowled by Varun Chakaravarthy. He gave the ball flight but there was not noticeable turn on offer for him. Maybe the spinners could get some better support from the pitch as the match progresses.

PAK 34/2 (5)

That is a courageous shot from Fakhar Zaman! He jumped out of his crease after Varun Chakravarthy gave the ball flight. The southpaw smashed it hard down the ground for a four. The long-on had no chance there. Pakistan are improving, slowly and gradually.

PAK 33/2 (4.4)

Jasprit Bumrah was hit for a six on the third ball of the over but he made sure he didn't concede more runs in the over. Pakistan continue to rely on attacking style of play. And now, India introduce spin, with Varun Chakravarthy coming in with his first over.

A short of length ball from Jasprit Bumrah outside the off-stump missed the outside edge of Sahibzada Farhan's bat. That ball swung away from the batter. On the very next ball, Farhan played a better shot, hitting it over the fence for a six. The ball went towards the cow-corner.   

PAK 26/2 (3.3)

The ball is swinging well for Hardik Pandya but he has failed to find the perfect length and line so far. On the penultimate ball of the over, Hardik bowled a lower full toss to Fakhar and the batter flicked it away for a four through the gap between the mid-on and mid-wicket fielders. It followed with a dot ball. 13 runs came off the over.

PAK 20/2 (3)

A short ball from Hardik Pandya over the leg stump to Fakhar Zaman and the southpaw pulled it away for a four through the fine leg. That is the first boundary of the Pakistan innings.

PAK 13/2 (2.4)

Jasprit Bumrah does it the Jasprit Bumrah way! Just two runs came off his first over and a wicket of Mohammad Haris. India are dictating terms at the moment. Pressure is truly on Pakistan. Hardik Pandya will continue to bowl from his end. 

It was a toe-crushing yorker from Jasprit Bumrah and that hit Fakhar Zaman right on his front toe. Umpire raised his finger over the appeal for an LBW but Zaman decided to go upstairs. It turned out ot be a right decision as the ball was found to be pitching outside the leg stump.

Jasprit Bumrah has struck just on the second ball of his spell. It was a good length ball with little bit of extra bounce on it. Mohammad Haris went to play it across and ended up hitting it into the air. Hardik Pandya ran in from long-leg and took the catch quite comfortably. Pakistan are in all sorts of trouble here.

Mohammad Haris c Hardik Pandya b Bumrah 3(5)

Mohammad Haris created room for himself and tried to play a big shot on the off-side. He just managed to hit it over the infield to backward point for a couple of runs. What a superb start this is for Hardik. Just 5 runs came off the first over and a wicket. Jasprit Bumrah will bowl from the other end.

PAK 5/1 (1)

What a start this is for the Indian cricket team! Hardik Pandya has struck on the very first legal delivery of the match. It was a short of length ball outside off-stump and Saim Ayub played it right into the hands of Jasprit Bumrah at backward point.

Saim Ayub c Bumrah b Hardik Pandya 0(1)

PAK 1/1 (0.1)

Hardik Pandya has started with a fuller delivery down the leg side to Saim Ayub. The player tried to flick it but missed as it swung away from him on the leg side. Umpire opens his arms to signal it a wide.

Pakistan openers Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub walk out to the middle. Hardik Pandya has the new ball in hand. He will bowl the first over. Ayub takes the strikes, while Farhan is at the other end. Here we go...

Players of both the side lined up for their respective national anthems. It all started with Pakistan's and that of India followed. The match is set to start now. Just some minutes of wait and the high-octane clash will get underway at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

There was no customary handshake between India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Agha. Internet was quick to spot it.

Suryakumar Yadav said "We also wanted to bowl first.".
No handshake between Captains #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/YbABEFenxe

— Hindu Shiva / (@HinduShiva1) September 14, 2025

No Handshake Between Both Captain
Suryakumar Yadav Leading from the front #SuryakumarYadav #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/EWJACh9i0t

— RoMan (@SkyXRohit1) September 14, 2025

No handshake between Salman Ali Agha and Suryakumar Yadav at the toss.#INDvsPAK #AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/UtBbI9DIJ4

— Doctor (@arslaniqbal122) September 14, 2025

"We were looking to bowl first, happy with it. We played just one strip away, was a nice wicket and better to bat on in the night. It's humid so hoping for some dew. Same team," said India skipper Suryakumar Yadav.

"Going to bat first. We've been playing good cricket, very excited. Looks like a slow wicket. Just want to bat first and put runs on the board. Same side. Have been here for 20-odd days and are used to the conditions," said Pakistan captain Salman Agha.

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

Pakistan (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris(w), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed

Pakistan captain Salman Agha has won the toss and opted to bat first against India in their Asia Cup 2025 Group A match. At the toss, India captain Suryakumar Yadav informed that his side is unchanged. So is the case with Pakistan, they are also playing with the same XI.

In around 8 minutes now, we will have the toss for the high-octane India and Pakistan encounter. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Agha will be out there in the middle for the coin flip. Currently, the Indian team is in a huddle and head coach Gautam Gambhir is giving a pep-talk.

What will be India's playing XI against Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 Group A match? This has been a widely debated topic as both teams are set to face each other tonight. Will Arshdeep Singh be included into the XI or keep warming the bench? Well, we will get to know it all in less than 20 minutes from now.

Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes India hold the upper hand heading into their Asia Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai, backing Suryakumar Yadav's side to emerge as clear favourites in Sunday's high-profile contest. "I feel India are favourites to win, as their team is stronger, and Pakistan have to play really well, they have to push 10-20 per cent extra," Panesar told IANS. "The world watches the India-Pakistan match and the competition should be very good between the teams. In today's match, India are favourites, as Pakistan are not a strong team yet."

Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly gave a blunt verdict on Pakistan coach Mike Hesson's claim that Mohammad Nawaz is the "best spinner in the world".

In an interview with Anandabazar Patrika, a journalist said, "Pakistan's coach Mike Hesson has claimed that their team has the best spinner in the world."

"And who is that spinner?" Ganguly asked. When the journalist replied that it was Mohammad Nawaz, Ganguly was quick to comment: "Okay. Then let that spinner prove this time that the coach has not lost his mind."

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya needs to score 9 runs during the game vs Pakistan for a record. Hardik has so far scored 91 runs and scalped 13 wickets for India against Pakistan in T20Is. Another 9 runs could help Hardik become the first India player to score 100 runs and take 10-plus wickets in T20Is vs Pakistan.

This is the second India vs Pakistan clash in 2025. Their previous encounter was in the Champions Trophy 2025, when Virat Kohli slammed a spectacular hundred to guide India to victory in a run chase.

The last time these two nations met in T20Is was in the T20 World Cup 2024, when India managed to defend a small total of 119, thanks to a Jasprit Bumrah masterclass.

India hold a slight advantage over Pakistan when it comes to their head-to-head record in Asia Cups. The two nations have battled it out 19 times, with India winning 10, Pakistan winning 6, and 3 matches ending in a no-result.

The high-voltage India-Pakistan Asia Cup match will be played on a fresh pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, according to a report by TOI. With pitches in Dubai usually being spin-friendly and low-scoring, this new development could open the gates for a high-scoring encounter!

More info on the security protocols for today's clash -- no flags, banners, umbrellas, large cameras, selfie sticks, flammable substances and sharp objects are allowed in the stadium. Carrying any of this could result in a fine between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 7 lakh.

According to Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations at Dubai Police, special units have been deployed to maintain security for the clash between India and Pakistan. 

Engaging in violence, hurling objects or using racist or abusive language could result in a fine of Dh 30,000 (more than Rs 7 lakh), and possible imprisonment or deportation, as per a report by Moneycontrol.

Pakistan's last victory over India came in the previous iteration of the Asia Cup T20, just over 3 years ago. Pakistan beat India in their Asia Cup Super Four clash in 2022. Mohammad Nawaz slammed a quickfire 42, took a wicket and 3 catches as Virat Kohli's knock of 60 went in vain.

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is very close to a massive Asia Cup record. If he scores 17 runs today, he can become the first player to score 100+ runs and take 10+ wickets in the history of the Asia Cup T20 format. But Pandya isn't the only one who'll be vying for that feat. Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is also very close to achieving it.

Hardik Pandya: 83 runs, 11 wickets

Mohammad Nawaz: 98 runs, 9 wickets

Who will achieve the record first?

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary called it "unfortunate" that the Indian team will play a match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, adding that the Central government would have stopped it from happening, but they chose against it.

Ravichandran Ashwin, a vocal critic, doesn't agree with India's decision to bench Arshdeep Singh. On his YouTube channel, Ashwin asked why the team's No. 1 T20 bowler can't be locked into the team like Suyakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah.

"You will have to bring him (Arshdeep) in the XI. You should also look at the road ahead. It is possible that they could be thinking, 'Asia Cup is Asia Cup, let's get the Asia Cup out of the way and then we'll see what happens next.'

"That kind of thought process can be in your mind, but in my view, my thought process is this: if you can lock Shubman Gill at the opening, you can lock Suryakumar Yadav at number four, you can lock Jasprit Bumrah at number 11, then he is fit and you can bring him into the team. Someone who has been your best T20 bowler, why doesn't he get a lock in the team? He should! You write all those names first and then fit the rest into the team," Ashwin said.

"See, this rule that there is a different rule for a batsman and a bowler, it has always been an issue in my head. It's not right to do that.

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar wants politics and sports to be kept separate. He said: "Games should be left to us. Politics should not enter the games. But unfortunately, that is not the case now.  I will leave the decision to the young people of our country. If they want to play, nobody should stop them. Games unite people from all over the world...Players are not politicians, they are free...We should explore every avenue in which we can bring more peace to society."

#WATCH | Delhi: On the India vs Pakistan match today in the Asia Cup 2025, Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, "Games should be left to us. Politics should not enter the games. But unfortunately, that is not the case now. I will leave the decision to the young people of… pic.twitter.com/4lQ0zZ6ftV

— ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2025

It is a special day for cricket fans all over the globe, and an even bigger day for India captain Suryakumar Yadav who is celebrating his birthday today.

Many many happy returns of the day Surya. Keep flying high! @surya_14kumar pic.twitter.com/621JnSSZrq

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 14, 2025

While there's no threat of rain, Dubai is expected to reel under high temperature on Sunday. The temperature is expected to be around 39°C during the day, with the humidity making it feel closer to 44°C. It is also expected to be windy, with speeds potentially clocking 33 km/h.

From the dressing room mood to the 'symbolic protests' that might unfold on the pitch, NDTV's Consulting Editor Boria Majumdar shares important updates from Dubai.

NDTV’s @BoriaMajumdar breaks down the mood and sentiments ahead of the high-stakes India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash. pic.twitter.com/kqM5ErqNha

— NDTV (@ndtv) September 14, 2025

The nature of the pitch is expected to be on the slower side, making it a heaven for spin bowlers. Expect India to field three spinners once again this time. A little bit of due is expected later in the day. The captain winning the toss is expected to bat first. 

According to NDTV sources in Dubai, the Indian camp could make its sentiments towards Pakistan clear by 'symbolic protests' during the match. It could be in the form of black armbands or handshake snubs, etc. It has to be remembered that the match is a 'compulsion' for the Indian team, a contractual agreement that the BCCI has to abide by. 

Just like India, Pakistan are also coming to this clash after claiming a big win. In their opening Group A match, Pakistan defeated Oman by 93 runs. Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a total of 160/7 with Mohammad Haris scoring 66 off 43 balls. Later, Pakistan bundled out Oman for just 67. Both India and Pakistan will be eager to put up a strong fight in today's match. 

In their opening Asia Cup 2025 match against the hosts United Arab Emirates, India registered a big nine-wicket victory. Opting to bowl first, India bundled out UAE for just 57 with Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube scalping four and three wickets respectively. Later, India chased down the target in just 4.3 overs. 

India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate revealed head coach Gautam Gambhir's message to the players ahead of the Super Sunday clash.

"We obviously are aware of the sentiments and the strong feelings. And Gauti's (Gambhir's) message has just been very professional, about not worrying about things that are not in our control," India's assistant coach said in the pre-match press conference on Saturday. "You have to put those sentiments and emotions behind you. It's actually something addressed in the team meeting today. So we're aware of people's feelings. At the same time, we would put these aside and focus on the game."

India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate shared insights into the team's preparations for the match against Pakistan. Some nerves are understandably going to be there for the match but the team is experienced enough to focus on the task at hand.

All Set & Raring To Go
It's Match No. for #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 in #AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/vKUgTJ1HAD

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 14, 2025

As reports claim that some players are unnerved by the 'boycott' talks in the Indian dressing room, Gautam Gambhir is said to have spoken to them ahead of the match. Players even reached out to the other members of the support staff, seeking help to manage their nerves, handle the situation better. 

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan from the Dubai International Stadium. The match might only be taking inside the ground but the chatter around the contest has engulfed every single cricket fan across the globe. The 'boycott' calls around the match have reportedly left the Indian players a little worried too.