India, Sept. 15 -- India dominated the proceedings with both bowlers and batsmen shining to beat Pakistan by three wickets in a high-octane Asia Cup encounter in Dubai, the first time the two teams had encountered since the May military showdown.

Pakistan's decision to bat first after winning the toss backfired with India's spinners restricting the arch-rivals to 127 runs for the loss of nine wickets.

Indian batsmen hardly gave Pakistan a chance to bounce back, with Suryakumar Yadav (47) top-scoring and helping his side reach the winning target of 131 runs for the loss of three wikckets.

Abhishek Sharma provided India a strong start by hammering 31 runs off 13 balls.

He scooped four boundaries and two sixes in his knock. Saim Ayub pro...