Rivalry? India crush Pakistan AGAIN! How dominant are Men in Blue against the neighbours?

India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup Super Four clash, chasing down 172 with ease. Abhishek Sharma's explosive 74 and Shubman Gill's 47 powered India to victory, supported by a century-opening partnership. This win extends India's dominance in T20Is against Pakistan, winning 12 out of 15 encounters, and further solidifies their psychological advantage in the high-stakes rivalry.
Rivalry? India crush Pakistan AGAIN! How dominant are Men in Blue against the neighbours?
Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan speaks to Abhishek Sharma of India and Shubman Gill of India (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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.
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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
YearVenueIND ScorePAK ScoreResult
2016Mirpur85/5 (15.3)83 (17.3)IND won by 5 wickets
2022 (Group)Dubai148/5 (19.4)147 (19.5)IND won by 5 wickets
2022 (Super 4s)Dubai181/7 (20)182/5 (19.5)PAK won by 5 wickets
2025 (Group)Dubai127/9 (20)131/3 (15.5)IND won by 7 wickets
2025 (Super 4)Dubai172/4 (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.
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