India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025
Every India vs Pakistan match has its heroes; sometimes unexpected, sometimes the usual suspects. The Asia Cup 2025 game on September 14 in Dubai wasn’t just a battle of teams; it was a collection of individual stories. Some rose like legends, some fell short, and a few had fans pulling their hair out. Let’s talk about them one by one; because honestly, this game was a highlight reel.
Suryakumar Yadav – The Maverick Who Turned Anchor
People love to talk about SKY as a T20 beast; the guy who scoops balls over fine leg like it’s backyard cricket. But in Dubai, he played a different role. India needed stability after Rohit Sharma went early. And instead of going full fireworks, SKY became the glue.
Sure, he still played those crazy 360 shots; one scoop off Haris Rauf had fans screaming. But the bigger story was his patience. He built his 90 like a classic ODI knock. Singles, twos, then the big hits. If he hadn’t held the innings, India could’ve collapsed for 220. Instead they got to 289, which turned out more than enough.
Funny part? Some fans were still trolling him online, saying “he should’ve gone for a hundred”. That’s SKY for you—polarising but effective.
Shubman Gill – Calm In The Storm
Gill isn’t the loudest player; no wild celebrations, no chest thumping. But when you look back at this match, his 70 odd runs were gold. He walked in early, dealt with Shaheen Afridi swinging the ball like a magician, and still found boundaries.
There was this one cover drive off Naseem Shah—so clean, so perfect—that even Pakistani fans clapped. He may not have dominated, but he gave India the platform SKY built on. Without Gill’s anchor role, SKY might’ve been stranded.
Babar Azam – Smooth Start, Sudden End
For Pakistan, everything usually revolves around Babar Azam. And early on, he looked classy; those cover drives, the soft flicks, the timing that makes people say “he makes batting look easy”.
But cricket is cruel. Kuldeep Yadav came in, tossed one up, and Babar misjudged. Bowled. Crowd erupted. And honestly, you could almost feel the air sucked out of Pakistan’s chase. Fans online instantly said “game over” after that wicket. Maybe harsh, but that’s how big Babar is for them.
Shaheen Afridi – Always In The Game
Even though Pakistan lost, Shaheen Afridi had his moments. His ball to dismiss Rohit Sharma—classic left-arm swing, angling in, late movement—had fans reliving old memories. Later, he came back to get Gill and Pandya in quick time.
The problem? He couldn’t do everything alone. Pakistan needed others to support him. But make no mistake, his figures kept India under 300. Without him, it could’ve been a much bigger total.
Kuldeep Yadav – The Silent Assassin
Kuldeep isn’t the flashiest bowler; no wild pace, no scary bouncers. But give him the ball against Pakistan, and he turns into a weapon. His spell in Dubai will be remembered for one moment—dismissing Babar.
The way he deceived him, slow through the air, sharp turn, hitting the stumps; it was textbook spin. After that, Pakistan never looked settled. Kuldeep also chipped in with another middle-order wicket, tightening India’s grip.
Sometimes spinners get overshadowed by fast bowlers in Indo-Pak clashes; but this was Kuldeep’s night.
The problem? He couldn’t do everything alone. Pakistan needed others to support him. But make no mistake, his figures kept India under 300. Without him, it could’ve been a much bigger total.
Arshdeep Singh – Nerves Of Steel At The Death
Pressure situations can eat young bowlers alive. Pakistan needed 60 off the last 7 overs when Iftikhar started swinging. One six, two sixes, suddenly the crowd believed again.
Enter Arshdeep. Calm face, smooth run-up, and a yorker that nailed Iftikhar’s stumps. Boom—match over. That one delivery broke Pakistan’s hope. He finished with tidy figures and showed he’s no longer just “upcoming”—he’s here, trusted, and clutch.
The Supporting Cast
Not everyone hit the headlines, but they mattered. Bumrah’s opening spell kept Pakistan under pressure even though he didn’t take Babar early. Rizwan fought but couldn’t accelerate. Hardik Pandya’s quick cameo looked good until Shaheen ruined it. Cricket’s full of these mini-stories.
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Suryakumar Yadav with 90 runs.
Kuldeep Yadav bowled him with a turning delivery.
Shaheen Afridi, with crucial wickets.
Gill scored a steady 70 runs and set the platform.
Arshdeep Singh yorked Iftikhar Ahmed to seal the win.