India

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

Sahibzada Farhan

Saim Ayub

Fakhar Zaman

Salman Agha (C)

Hussain Talat

Mohammad Haris (W)

Mohammad Nawaz

Faheem Ashraf

Shaheen Afridi

Haris Rauf

Abrar Ahmed

Arshdeep Singh

Axar Rajeshbhai Patel

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Harshit Pradeep Rana

Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah

Jitesh Mohan Sharma

Rahul Kannaur Lokesh

Mohammed Siraj

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy

Muralikrishna Prasidh Krishna

Ravi Bishnoi

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Rinku Khanchand Singh

Rishabh Rajendra Pant

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad

Bhardwaj Sai Sudharsan

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Shubman Singh Gill

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Virat Kohli

Washington Sundar

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

Mohammad Babar Azam

Faisal Akram

Hasan Nawaz

Haseebullah Khan

Mohammad Hussain Talat

Khawaja Muhammad Nafay

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Wasim

Naseem Abbas Shah

Salman Ali Agha

Mohammad Salman Mirza

Shadab Khan

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Usman Khan

Usman Tariq

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India's opening batter Abhishek Sharma received the Player of the Match award for his iconic performance against Pakistan in the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025. 

Abhishek Sharma smashed 74 runs against Pakistan.

India beat Pakistan by six wickets. 

: Abhishek Sharma of India (C) celebrates fifty runs with Shubman Gill of India during the match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

WATCH: Abhishek Sharma decodes secret behind 'L' celebration after India's dominating six-wicket win against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four tie

India batting all-rounder Tilak Varma clinched the ‘Impact Player of the Match’ medal for playing an unbeaten match-winning knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four tie.

Tilak Varma played an match-winning 30 run knock vs Pakistan. 

India cricketers Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah during Impact Player of the Match ceremony

WATCH: Not Abhishek Sharma, this star receives India's ‘Impact Player of the Match’ medal for Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against Pakistan

India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

Danish Kaneria slammed Sahibzada Farhan for his controversial celebration. 

In Picture: Sahibzada Farhan, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill

'Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma launched a BrahMos...': Ex-Pakistan star slams Sahibzada Farhan for his controversial AK-47 celebration against India

India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

Fakhar Zaman got out after scoring 15 runs. 

Fakhar Zaman with Mike Hesson

IND vs PAK: After handshake saga, Pakistan management protests over Fakhar Zaman's dismissal against India in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four

Abhishek Sharma's 74 off 39 helped the Suryakumar Yadav-led side to register a one-sided six-wicket win against Pakistan in a Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025.

India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash. 

India will now face Bangladesh in their second Group Stage clash. 

In Pic: Sunil Gavaskar and Abhishek Sharma along with Shubman Gill

'The pressure was definitely on the Indians...': Sunil Gavaskar's candid take on India's one-sided win against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four

Abhishek Sharma was awarded the Player of the Match award for his 74 off 39 run knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash. 

Pakistan's Haris Rauf (3R) speaks with India's Abhishek Sharma (L) as Shubman Gill (2R) watches during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four

'Didn't like it..I could give medicine to...': Abhishek Sharma explains motivation behind his fierce knock against Pakistan in India's 6-wicket win in Asia Cup Super 4 tie

Abhishek Sharma smashed 74 off 39 as India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash in Dubai. 

Abhishek Sharma smashed 74 off 39 vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four. 

India's Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma bump fists during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on September 21, 2025. 

India's Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma bump fists during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on September 21, 2025.

From hype to hammering: Abhishek Sharma's hard-hitting 74 schools Pakistan as India notch thumping '6'-wicket win to kick off Super 4 campaign in style

Abhishek Sharma smashed a half-century during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

Abhishek Sharma smashed a maximum to start proceedings vs Pakistan in Super 4.

Abhishek Sharma smashed half-century in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash. 

Pakistan's Haris Rauf (R) speaks with India's Abhishek Sharma (2L) as Shubman Gill watches during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai

WATCH: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma involve in an on-field verbal spat with Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf during Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif lavished praise on Abhishek Sharma after the batter smashed a six to start proceedings against Pakistan in the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025. 

Mohammad Kaif lavished praise on Abhishek Sharma. 

Abhishek Sharma smashed a six to start proceedings against Pakistan. 

India's Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on September 21, 2025. 

India's Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on September 21, 2025.

'Abhishek does the impossible...': Asia Cup winner lauds India opener after he smashes six to start proceedings in Super Four against Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman managed to score 15 runs during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against India at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

Suryakumar Yadav opt to bowl against Pakistan. 

Fakhar Zaman managed to score 15 runs vs India. 

Fakhar Zaman and Sanju Samson

'Can’t you see the fingers?': Ex-India cricketer issues clarification over Fakhar Zaman's controversial dismissal in IND vs PAK Asia Cup Super 4 match

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India's star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan ran riot with the bat and cracked a lightning 40-ball 77 in the high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan

Ishan Kishan roared with the bat in the T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan

Ishan Kishan tonked a lightning 40-ball 77 to script history

India's Ishan Kishan (R) in action in this frame. (Getty)

T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan scripts history against Pakistan with 40-ball 77

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav didn't shake hands with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha at the toss ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 clash

India's no-handshake policy against Pakistan continued at the T20 World Cup 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav didn't shake hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha

Pakistan's captain Salman Agha (L) walks past India skipper  Suryakumar Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

IND vs PAK: India continue no-handshake stance vs Pakistan at T20 World Cup, Her

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against India in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo. Abhishek Sharma walked into India's playing XI after missing the last match due to stomach infection

Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first against India

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India's Suryakumar Yadav (L) and Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha in frame. (Getty)

T20 WC: India make 2 big changes in playing XI as Pakistan opt to bowl first

United States of America (USA) notched a dominant 31-run win to knock Namibia out of the T20 World Cup 2026. Notably, this was Namibia's third defeat in a row

USA thrashed Namibia by 31 runs in their T20 World Cup clash

With this defeat, Namibia's campaign at the T20 World Cup came to a halt

USA's Milind Kumar (R) and Sanjay Krishnamurthi in this frame. (Getty)

T20 World Cup: Sanjay, Monank combine to knock out Namibia with USA's emphatic 3

Former Indian player Shreevats Goswami has predicted that a 'Virat Kohli-like' knock will be required at the R Premadasa pitch which will stage the blockbuster India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash

The stage is set for the blockbuster T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan

Former Indian wicketkeeper batter Shreevats Goswami feels a Virat Kohli-like knock will decide the winner of IND vs PAK match

India's Virat Kohli (L), Axar Patel (2nd from R), Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha (2nd from L) in frame. (Getty)

Ex-India player identifies 'Virat Kohli' factor ahead of India vs Pakistan clash

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Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed Kylian Mbappé will be available for Real Madrid CF’s UEFA Champions League clash against SL Benfica after missing the Real Sociedad game with discomfort.

Arbeloa revealed Mbappé had been carrying a niggle for some time and was rested as a precaution ahead of Tuesday’s European tie.

The Madrid boss also provided fitness updates on Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold, stressing careful minute management after recent injuries.

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid CF looks on during the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at Bernabeu stadium on February 14, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.

India vs Pakistan Stats

IND vs PAK Super Four - Match 2 Stats - Dubai (21 September 2025)

Match Stats

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Series Stats

Most Runs

Best Strike Rate

Most 4s

Most 6s

Most Wickets

Abhishek Sharma

IND

314 Runs 7 Matches•7 Inns

Pathum Nissanka

SL

261 Runs 6 Matches•6 Inns

Sahibzada Farhan

PAK

217 Runs 7 Matches•7 Inns

Tilak Varma

IND

213 Runs 7 Matches•6 Inns

Fakhar Zaman

PAK

181 Runs 7 Matches•7 Inns

Saif Hassan

BAN

178 Runs 4 Matches•4 Inns

Kusal Perera

SL

146 Runs 6 Matches•6 Inns

Tawhid Hridoy

BAN

139 Runs 6 Matches•6 Inns

Sanju Samson

IND

132 Runs 7 Matches•4 Inns

Mohammad Haris

PAK

131 Runs 7 Matches•6 Inns

Shubman Gill

IND

127 Runs 7 Matches•7 Inns

Kusal Mendis

SL

122 Runs 6 Matches•6 Inns

Litton Das

BAN

119 Runs 4 Matches•4 Inns

Mohammad Nawaz

PAK

113 Runs 7 Matches•7 Inns

Mohammad Nabi

AFG

108 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

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'Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma launched a BrahMos...': Ex-Pakistan star slams Sahibzada Farhan for his controversial AK-47 celebration against India

314 Runs

7 Matches•7 Inns

261 Runs

6 Matches•6 Inns

217 Runs

7 Matches•7 Inns

213 Runs

7 Matches•6 Inns

181 Runs

7 Matches•7 Inns

178 Runs

4 Matches•4 Inns

146 Runs

6 Matches•6 Inns

139 Runs

6 Matches•6 Inns

132 Runs

7 Matches•4 Inns

131 Runs

7 Matches•6 Inns

127 Runs

7 Matches•7 Inns

122 Runs

6 Matches•6 Inns

119 Runs

4 Matches•4 Inns

113 Runs

7 Matches•7 Inns

108 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns