Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 5:34 AM

The Asia Cup Pakistan vs India clash once again exposed the gulf between the two sides. India won comfortably by six wickets with seven balls to spare. Pakistan showed early promise with the bat but lost momentum when the middle-order faltered. The confident Indian openers then dominated the chase and sealed the win.

India's Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill set the tone with a 105-run opening stand. Their aggressive stroke play punished both pace and spin. Pakistan's spinners Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed failed to deliver under pressure, leaking runs at crucial stages. The duo's 14 fours and five sixes ensured India controlled the game early.

Pakistan's batting order raised serious ques...