Credited from: ALJAZEERA
India triumphed over Pakistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup Super Four match held in Dubai, marking their second victory against their rival in this tournament. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill formed a formidable partnership, contributing 105 runs before Gill departed for 47. India achieved the target of 172 runs with seven balls to spare, highlighting their dominance in the contest, according to Dawn, Reuters, and Al Jazeera.
Pakistan batted first and set a target of 172, bolstered by a solid 72-run partnership between Sahibzada Farhan, who scored 58 runs, and Saim Ayub, who added 21. However, they struggled in the middle overs, managing no boundaries for a significant period, which ultimately affected their run rate. With contributions from captain Salman Ali Agha and Faheem Ashraf in the late overs, Pakistan reached a total of 171 for five wickets after 20 overs, according to BBC, Reuters, and Dawn.
Despite a lack of handshakes once again, reflecting ongoing tensions between the neighboring countries following a recent military conflict, both teams maintained competitive spirits. Tempers flared during play, particularly between Sharma and Pakistani bowler Haris Rauf, yet India was able to keep their composure and secure the win with the help of Tilak Varma, who finished the match with an unbeaten 30 runs, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.