Heading into the match, Suryakumar had only 64 runs in five innings against Pakistan at an average of 12.80 with a best score of 18, but this time around, in a high-pressure match given serious political tensions between both nations, the captain played one of his most important knocks ever,
This Asia Cup clash was India-Pakistan's first meet since April's Pahalgam attack and launching of Operation Sindoor by Indian Armed Forces in response to it. Battling immense pressure due to these circumstances and online backlash for going ahead with the match, Suryakumar-led Indian side m
Skipper Suryakumar's knock of 47* and economical spells from spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel were the major highlights as India continued their dominant run in T20Is with a seven-wicket win over Pakistan at Dubai on Sunday.
India gunned down the target with more than four overs to spare despite Saim Ayub leaving the world champions jolted in the powerplay. The Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav top-scored with an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls as India chased down a 128-run target in just 15.5 overs.
After a convincing seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the victory to the Indian armed forces and paid a heartfelt tribute to the victims and families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack, saying, "We stand with them."
Congress leader Mumtaz Patel on Sunday opposed the India Pakistan Asia Cup match, questioning why this match is being played when everything else is boycotted.
Congress leader Abhishek Dutt on Sunday protested against the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match and said that there was no need to participate in the match.
The Indian cricket team will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, which will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.
Shiv Sena (UBT) on Sunday burned the Pakistani national flag in front of the Thiruvananthapuram Accountant General (AG)'s office in protest against the India versus Pakistan Asia Cup match.