India clinch six-wicket Asia Cup Super Four win over Pakistan amid tensions in Dubai

India secured a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the 2025 Asia Cup, chasing down a target of 172 with seven balls to spare at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Opener Abhishek Sharma starred with a scintillating 74 off 39 balls, including six fours and five sixes, forming a crucial 105-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill, who contributed 47 runs. Despite tensions and lack of handshakes between the teams, the match featured intense moments including exchanges between players such as Abhishek Sharma and Pakistan's Haris Rauf. Pakistan posted a competitive total of 171/5, anchored by Sahibzada Farhan's 58 and Faheem Ashraf's late cameo of 20 not out. India’s bowlers, notably Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav, effectively stemmed Pakistan's scoring in the middle overs, enabling a controlled chase. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 30 off 19 balls helped India finish the match confidently, continuing their unbeaten run in the tournament.