India Sets Record with 105-Run Opening Stand to Defeat Pakistan in Asia Cup

In the Asia Cup Super Four match held in Dubai, India defeated Pakistan by six wickets, with a standout 105-run opening partnership between Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma. Sharma scored an impressive 74 off 39 balls, marking the second-fastest fifty in India-Pakistan T20Is, while Gill contributed 47 runs. Their partnership broke the previous Indian record for the highest opening stand against Pakistan in T20Is, previously set in 2012. The match featured notable on-field tension, with verbal exchanges and confrontations between players, reflecting the broader rivalry and recent geopolitical tensions between the nations. Despite Pakistan setting a competitive target of 172, India successfully chased it down with seven balls to spare, supported by contributions from Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya. This victory extended India's winning streak over Pakistan in T20Is and highlighted their dominance in the ongoing Asia Cup tournament.