India Thrash Pakistan by 7 Wickets in Asia Cup Clash Amid Tense Atmosphere

India dominated Pakistan by 7 wickets in a one-sided Asia Cup match in Dubai on Sunday. Kuldeep Yadav’s superb spin and Axar Patel’s disciplined bowling kept Pakistan batsmen under pressure throughout the game. The Indian team registered a convincing victory with ease.

Despite political tensions and calls to boycott the game following the Pahalgam terror attack, the stadium was nearly full. Indian fans accounted for 85 percent of the crowd, creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere.

Pakistan, batting first, scored a modest 127 for 9 in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan was the top scorer with 40 runs off 44 balls. Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets for 18 runs, while Axar Patel claimed 2 wickets for 18 runs. Pakistan collapsed to 90 for 7 before Shaheen Afridi’s quick 33 off 16 balls helped them reach 127.

India chased the target confidently, reaching 131 for 3 in 15.5 overs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls. Abhishek Sharma added 31 off 13, and Tilak Varma contributed 31 off 31. The chase was sealed with balls to spare.

A notable absence was the traditional handshake between the teams at the toss and after the match. This highlighted the intense rivalry and ongoing tensions between the two cricketing nations.

India’s clinical performance with bat and ball sent a strong message to their rivals. Pakistan will need to reassess after a disappointing display.

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