India has surged to the top of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four points table after a convincing six-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 21, 2025. This win marks India's second triumph over Pakistan in the ongoing tournament and extends their dominance in recent encounters.

Match Summary: India vs. Pakistan

Pakistan set a target of 172, posting 171/5 in their 20 overs, with Sahibzada Farhan top-scoring with 58 and Faheem Ashraf contributing a quickfire 20*. In response, India chased down the target in just 18.5 overs, finishing at 174/4 with a run rate of 9.23. Abhishek Sharma was the star of the chase, smashing 74 off 39 balls, which included six fours and five sixes. Shubman Gill also played a crucial role, scoring 47 off 28 balls, forming a formidable opening partnership of 105 runs. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 30 off 19 balls, guiding India to victory. Haris Rauf picked up two wickets for Pakistan, conceding 26 runs in his four overs.

India's Dominance and Key Performances

India's victory was set up by a blistering opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, who put the Pakistan bowlers on the back foot. Sharma's aggressive innings of 74 off 39 balls earned him the Player of the Match award. This win also marked India's highest successful T20I chase against Pakistan. Despite a mini-slump in the middle overs, with quick dismissals of Gill and Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya ensured India reached the target comfortably.

Points Table Scenario

With this win, India tops the Super Four points table due to a superior net run rate. Bangladesh also has two points after defeating Sri Lanka but is placed second due to their net run rate. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are yet to open their accounts in the Super Four stage. In the group stage, India topped Group A with 6 points and a net run rate of +3.547. Sri Lanka led Group B with 6 points and a net run rate of +1.278.

Other Super Four Matches and Tournament Format

The Asia Cup 2025 features eight teams divided into two groups. The top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four stage, where they play a round-robin format. The top two teams from the Super Four will then compete in the final on September 28 in Dubai. In the first Super Four match, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka.

Remaining Matches for India

India will play their next Super Four match against Bangladesh on September 24, followed by a match against Sri Lanka on September 26, both in Dubai.

Tournament Details

The Asia Cup 2025 is being held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, 2025. The tournament is in the T20 format, with a total of 19 matches, including the final.