India edged past Pakistan by six wickets in a thrilling Super Four clash of the 2025 Asia Cup, chasing 172 with seven balls to spare. The win keeps India on track in the tournament, but the performance in the field raised more questions than answers.
India dropped four catches, with Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Kuldeep Yadav, and Shivam Dube all guilty of letting potential wickets slip. Sharma’s early miss off Sahibzada Farhan allowed Pakistan to get a strong start, though he later made amends with a crucial catch to dismiss Saim Ayub. Pakistan, by comparison, dropped just two catches.
Despite the fielding errors, India’s chase was anchored by Sharma’s explosive 74 off 39 balls, featuring five sixes. His 105-run partnership with Gill (47) put India in control, while Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson closed out the game confidently.
Pakistan had a solid platform thanks to Farhan’s 58 and a 72-run opening stand with Saim Ayub, but India’s bowlers, led by Shivam Dube, stemmed the momentum in the middle overs to restrict Pakistan to 171/5.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged the sloppy fielding but kept the mood light, noting that the team will work on improving in the coming matches against Bangladesh.
The win is crucial for India in the Super Four standings, but the dropped catches serve as a reminder: in tournaments like the Asia Cup, small mistakes can make a big difference.
