Dubai witnessed another chapter in the evolving India-Pakistan cricket rivalry, and this time, it was a masterclass in batting from the Men in Blue.
Despite a lackluster fielding effort and Jasprit Bumrah’s off day, India stormed to a six-wicket victory in just 18.5 overs.
Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a fiery 74 off 39 balls, while Shubman Gill added 47 off 28, forming a 105-run opening stand that left Pakistan reeling. Their aggressive strokeplay and verbal duels with Pakistani pacers added spice to an already tense encounter.
Pakistan’s bowlers, barring Haris Rauf, failed to contain the onslaught. Shaheen Afridi was particularly targeted, with Gill taunting him mid-match. The tension, which began with a handshake snub at the toss, spilled onto the field in a contest that was as psychological as it was physical.
India’s win not only secured vital points in the Super 4 stage but also underscored the widening gap in white-ball cricket between the two sides.
