IND vs PAK Highlights: The India-Pakistan handshake controversy took another twist on Sunday, refusing to fade even a week after the Dubai incident. This time, it wasn’t the players or an ICC official in the spotlight, but India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir. Following India’s Super Four win over Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, Gambhir made a surprising call, instructing Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates to greet only the umpires after the match, deliberately excluding Pakistan.
Gautam Gambhir, positioned near the boundary line, was seen on camera telling his players, “Are umpire se to mil le” – a comment that perfectly captured the unusual post-match scene.
🗣️ Arey umpire se to mil loo!!
Gautam Gambhir invited the Indian players to exchange handshakes—but only with the umpires 😂pic.twitter.com/iBkdhye87j
— KKR Karavan (@KkrKaravan) September 21, 2025
The scene echoed what had happened at the toss earlier in the evening. Captain Suryakumar Yadav again avoided shaking hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Agha, heading straight to commentator Ravi Shastri and the match referee instead. The gesture or deliberate avoidance of it, has now become one of the defining stories of this Asia Cup.
It’s not a rivalry any more, says Suryakumar Yadav
India captain Suryakumar Yadav grabbed the spotlight after leading his team to a dominant win over Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash in Dubai on Sunday. In the post-match press conference, Suryakumar made his thoughts on the long-standing India-Pakistan rivalry very clear.
“To this question, I want to say one thing. I feel you all should stop asking questions about this India vs Pakistan rivalry,” Suryakumar said. “According to me, if two teams are playing 15-20 matches and the scoreline is 7-7, or 8-7, then you can call it good cricket, you call it rivalry. If it’s 13-0, 10-1, I am not sure what the stat is. But, this is not a rivalry any more. I feel we played better cricket than them between 7-15, and we bowled better also,” he added.
What happened in the match
India chased down Pakistan’s 171-run target with ease, sealing a six-wicket victory in 18.5 overs at a brisk run rate of 9.23 in Asia Cup 2025 clash. The win was powered by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 74 off 39 balls and Shubman Gill’s fluent 47 off 28, which set the foundation for the chase.
Asia Cup, 2025
India
174/4 (18.5)
Pakistan
171/5 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Super Four – Match 2 )
India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets
Pakistan posted 171/5; Farhan scored 58
Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 171/5 in their 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan anchored the innings with a gritty 58 (45b, 5×4, 3×6), while late cameos from Faheem Ashraf (20 off 8)* and Salman Agha (17 off 13)* pushed the total past 170. For India, Shivam Dube (2/33) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/31) were among the wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah had an off day, conceding 45 runs in his four overs.
Gill and Abhishek take charge in the chase
In reply, India’s openers came out firing. Gill’s boundaries and Abhishek’s fearless strokeplay rattled Pakistan’s bowlers, as the pair put on a century stand. Even though quick wickets in the middle overs — including skipper Suryakumar Yadav for a duck and Sanju Samson for 13 — slowed India briefly, Tilak Varma’s calm 30 off 19* and Hardik Pandya’s unbeaten 7 guided them home comfortably.
Pakistan’s bowling lacked penetration despite Haris Rauf’s tight spell (2/26) and a solitary strike from Faheem Ashraf (1/31). Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed went for over 10 an over, leaving India in command throughout the chase.
With this win, India once again underlined their dominance over Pakistan in white-ball cricket, combining solid top-order batting with effective partnerships to cruise past the target.
India vs Pakistan Super Four Live Cricket Score: Single
Hussain Talat nudges Varun Chakravarthy for a single, maintaining his presence at the crease and helping Pakistan keep the scoreboard ticking in the 11th over.
IND vs PAK Live: Clever placement off Varun
Hussain Talat paddles a thick inside edge off Varun Chakravarthy for three runs, guiding it fine and keeping Pakistan’s momentum alive in the 12th over.
IND vs PAK Live Score: Singles keep the momentum
In the 12th over, Varun Chakravarthy concedes a single to Sahibzada Farhan, who continues his patient yet aggressive innings, nudging the score along and maintaining Pakistan’s steady climb.
India vs Pakistan Super Four Live Cricket Score: Pakistan lose second wicket
At the end of the 11th over, Pakistan are 96/2. Hussain Talat is dismissed for 2 off 4 balls, while Sahibzada Farhan remains unbeaten on 53 from 38 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes. Shivam Dube picks up his first wicket, conceding five runs in the over, as India looks to tighten the screws.
IND vs PAK Live: Dot ball
Shivam Dube delivers a tight ball to Hussain Talat, who is unable to score. The over continues with pressure building on the incoming batsman as India looks to maintain control.
IND vs PAK Live Score: Talat gets off the mark
Hussain Talat adds 2 runs off Shivam Dube’s delivery, keeping the scoreboard ticking for Pakistan after Saim Ayub’s dismissal. The duo looks to rebuild the innings and stabilize the run rate in the middle overs.
India vs Pakistan Super Four Live Cricket Score: Abhishek holds key catch as Dube strikes
Saim Ayub’s resistance comes to an end as he is caught by Abhishek Sharma off Shivam Dube’s bowling for 21 runs off 17 balls, which included a four and a six. India finally breaks the crucial partnership, giving the Men in Blue a chance to apply pressure on Pakistan and restrict their scoring momentum.
IND vs PAK Live: Clever footwork and shot-making from Farhan
Sahibzada Farhan has brilliantly used the crease, dancing down to the ball and creating scoring opportunities. While not every delivery is attacked, his timing and footwork have disrupted the lengths and line of Indian bowlers. With several chances dropped by India, Farhan has capitalized to keep Pakistan firmly in control. The Men in Blue will need a sharp response if they are to claw back into the contest.
IND vs PAK Live Score: Farhan brings up fifty
Sahibzada Farhan reaches a well-deserved half-century off 37 balls, laced with five fours and three sixes. Pakistan moves to 91/1 at the end of the 10th over, with Saim Ayub supporting with a brisk 21 from 15 balls.
India vs Pakistan Super Four Live Cricket Score: Farhan blasts another six
Sahibzada Farhan continues his aggressive innings, dispatching Axar Patel for a towering six in the third ball of the 10th over. Pakistan keeps the momentum alive with Farhan looking in commanding touch, while Saim Ayub remains steady at the other end.
IND vs PAK Live: Farhan and Ayub keep the momentum
Pakistan adds 13 runs in the ninth over, taking the score to 83/1. Sahibzada Farhan reaches 45 off 32 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes, while Saim Ayub supports with 20 off 14, including a boundary and a six. Kuldeep and Varun continue to bowl tightly but the openers maintain a healthy run rate.
IND vs PAK Live Score: Farhan joins the six-hitting party
Sahibzada Farhan follows up with a massive six off Kuldeep Yadav in the same over, showing no signs of slowing down. The shot brings up another boundary for Pakistan and keeps the scoreboard ticking.
India vs Pakistan Super Four Live Cricket Score: Ayub strikes back with a six
Saim Ayub makes an immediate impact in the ninth over, smashing the first ball from Kuldeep Yadav for a towering six. The opener danced down the track and cleared the boundary with authority, adding to Pakistan’s growing momentum.
IND vs PAK Live: Farhan continues to flourish
End of the eighth over sees Pakistan at 70/1. Sahibzada Farhan has been the aggressor with 39 runs off 29 balls, including five fours and a six, while Saim Ayub has added 13 off 11 deliveries. Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav have bowled economically, picking up no wickets so far.
IND vs PAK Live Score: Farhan goes big
Sahibzada Farhan sends Varun’s third delivery soaring over long-on for a six, cleared brilliantly despite Abhishek Sharma’s attempt at the boundary.
India vs Pakistan Super Four Live Cricket Score: Single
Sahibzada Farhan nudges the first ball of the eighth over from Varun for a single, lunging down and flicking it elegantly through midwicket.
IND vs PAK Live: Farhan leads Pakistan charge
Pakistan finishes the seventh over at 60/1, with Sahibzada Farhan striking 31 off 25 balls, including five boundaries. Saim Ayub has contributed 11 runs from 9 deliveries. Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah have bowled economically, conceding 5 and 34 runs respectively.
IND vs PAK Live Score: 1 run
Sahibzada Farhan pushes Kuldeep Yadav’s delivery for a quick single, keeping the scoreboard ticking for Pakistan.
India vs Pakistan Super Four Live Cricket Score: Ayub finds runs off Bumrah
Saim Ayub capitalizes on a low full toss from Jasprit Bumrah, running three runs and keeping the scoreboard ticking for Pakistan in the sixth over.
IND vs PAK Live: Farhan takes on Bumrah
In the second ball of the sixth over, Sahibzada Farhan unleashes a boundary off Jasprit Bumrah, continuing his aggressive approach and keeping Pakistan’s innings moving at a healthy clip.
IND vs PAK Live Score: Farhan continues to build innings
At the end of the fifth over, Pakistan reach 42/1 with Sahibzada Farhan striking 20 off 17 balls, including three boundaries. Saim Ayub has 5 off 5, while Varun Chakravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah keep tight figures with 1-0-6-0 and 2-0-21-0 respectively.
India vs Pakistan Super Four Live Cricket Score: Ayub Survives despite top-edge
Saim Ayub manages just a single off Varun Chakravarthy’s delivery, surviving a tough chance as Kuldeep Yadav drops a top-edged sweep.
IND vs PAK Live: Varun bowls
Varun Chakravarthy starts the fifth over against Sahibzada Farhan with a dot, keeping the pressure on Pakistan’s in-form opener.
IND vs PAK Live Score: Pakistan keep the momentum
After four overs, Pakistan reach 36/1, maintaining a healthy run rate of 9.00. Sahibzada Farhan leads the charge with 15 off 12 balls, including two boundaries, while Saim Ayub has contributed 4 off 4. Jasprit Bumrah has bowled two overs for 21 runs, and Hardik Pandya has picked up one wicket for 15 runs in his two overs.
India vs Pakistan Super Four Live Cricket Score: Farhan Adds Extra Runs
Sahibzada Farhan earns a no-ball off Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth over, adding an extra run to Pakistan’s tally. The opener continues to keep India on the back foot with aggressive stroke play.
IND vs PAK Live: Farhan attacks
Sahibzada Farhan gets going with a boundary off Jasprit Bumrah’s first ball of the fourth over. The Pakistani opener is taking the bouncers apart, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
IND vs PAK Live Score: Pakistan steady after early wicket
At the end of the third over, Pakistan are 26/1, keeping a healthy current run rate of 8.66. Saim Ayub has contributed 4 runs off 3 balls with a boundary, while Sahibzada Farhan remains on 6 from 6 deliveries. Hardik Pandya claims the wicket, finishing with figures of 2-0-15-1, and Jasprit Bumrah has bowled one over for 11 runs.
India vs Pakistan Super Four Live Cricket Score: Quick boundary from Saim Ayub
Saim Ayub responded immediately to Hardik Pandya’s over, driving a beautiful shot for four runs. The opener looked confident, keeping Pakistan’s innings moving despite the early wicket.
IND vs PAK Live Score: Early breakthrough for India
Fakhar Zaman’s aggressive start came to an end as Hardik Pandya struck. Zaman, on 15 from 9 balls with three fours, was caught by wicketkeeper Samson at a low catch. The on-field celebrations were subdued, and the decision was sent upstairs for review, with India claiming the wicket confidently.
IND vs PAK Live: Zaman keeps the momentum going
In the third over, Fakhar Zaman continued his aggressive start, hitting a beautiful boundary off Hardik Pandya. The right-hander cleared his front leg and smashed the ball through backward point for four, keeping Pakistan firmly in control during the early stages of the innings.