India’s victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super 4 clash in Dubai was shaped by the brilliance of openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill. The pair added 105 runs inside nine overs, setting up a six-wicket win as they crunched Pakistan’s pace attack. Abhishek smashed 74 off 39 balls, striking six fours and five sixes. Gill supported him with 47 from 28 deliveries, showing control and composure. Their fearless approach even earned praise from Pakistan greats Misbah-ul-Haq and Shoaib Malik. “The skill level is exceptional, and the temperament is impressive,” Misbah said on Tapmad’s post-match show, pointing out how Abhishek attacked Pakistan’s frontline bowlers without hesitation. Malik highlighted Gill’s adaptability: “Everything about him is high quality… he knows how to play all around the field.”
India captain Suryakumar Yadav summed up their partnership by calling them “ice and fire,” a nod to how well their contrasting styles worked together. Both players were sharp on social media too, with Gill posting “Game speaks, not words” and Abhishek writing, “You talk, we win.” Unused pacer Arshdeep Singh added his own touch to the celebrations. Active on Snapchat, the Punjab bowler shared snaps from the dressing room featuring the in-form duo. Comparing their fiery innings to that in the film Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii, he captioned his post with “de chokka de shakka,” lines from the song Dhoom Dhadaka.
Arshdeep Singh’s post on Snapchat (Screengrab)
In one light-hearted clip, Gill and Abhishek cupped their hands and posed, thinking a photo was being clicked, only to realise Arshdeep was recording a video instead. He later nudged the pair to sing the song from Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii.
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The moment captured the relationship and light-hearted mood in the dressing room after the win, and the close relationship of the pair behind India’s dominant win.
