India strengthened their stronghold over Pakistan in T20Is with a six-wicket victory in the Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai on Sunday. Chasing 172, India made the target look comfortable thanks to a scintillating 74 from Abhishek Sharma and 47 from Shubman Gill. Their century-opening partnership of 105 runs laid the foundation for a historic chase, marking India’s highest successful chase in Asia Cup T20 history. The match also saw contributions from Shivam Dube with the ball, who struck crucial blows in the back 10 overs of Pakistan’s innings. Pakistan had posted a competitive 171/5, powered by Sahibzada Farhan’s 58 and a solid opening partnership with Saim Ayub. Despite some on-field skirmishes and a mini-collapse in the middle overs, India’s composure and aggressive batting ensured a six-wicket win with seven balls to spare. This victory added to India’s impressive head-to-head record against Pakistan in T20Is, where they have won 12 out of 15 encounters. India have also won four of the last five matches between the two sides.IND vs PAK in Asia Cup T20Is
| Year | Venue | IND Score | PAK Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mirpur | 85/5 (15.3) | 83 (17.3) | IND won by 5 wickets |
| 2022 (Group) | Dubai | 148/5 (19.4) | 147 (19.5) | IND won by 5 wickets |
| 2022 (Super 4s) | Dubai | 181/7 (20) | 182/5 (19.5) | PAK won by 5 wickets |
| 2025 (Group) | Dubai | 127/9 (20) | 131/3 (15.5) | IND won by 7 wickets |
| 2025 (Super 4) | Dubai | 172/4 (18.5) | 171/5 (20) | IND won by 6 wickets |
IND vs PAK T20I Head-to-Head
- Total Matches: 15
- India won: 12
- Pakistan won: 3
- Last 5 matches: IND won – 4, PAK won – 1
- Last meeting: India won by 6 wickets, Dubai (September 21, 2025)
India’s victory on Sunday not only highlighted their batting firepower through Sharma and Gill but also showcased their resilience in handling pressure against a fierce rival. The win further cements India’s psychological edge over Pakistan in T20 cricket and adds another memorable chapter to their storied rivalry.
