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Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Sep 23). Both teams lost their opening Super Four matches, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets, while India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets. The India-Pakistan clash grabbed attention for its controversies, with heated arguments between players and no handshake after the game. Now, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan will aim to bounce back with a win to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive. As this crucial clash approaches, here are the key details you need to know.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sl-vs-pak-asia-cup-2025-super-four-live-streaming-and-weather-forecast-when-and-where-to-watch-live-in-india-1758528135517">SL vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, live streaming and weather forecast: When and where to watch live in India</a><h3>Five key players to watch in the SL vs PAK match</h3><h2>Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)</h2>Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka has been in fine form in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. So far, in four innings, he has scored 146 runs at an average of 36.50 and a strike rate of 148.98. His role will be key against Pakistan on Sep 23.<h2>Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan)</h2>The attacking opener from Pakistan has built a reputation as a big-hitter of the ball. He has scored 2209 runs in 106 T20Is at a strike rate of 132.51. Zaman’s aggressive start can put Sri Lanka under pressure early.<h2>Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)</h2>Sri Lanka's all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga, can be the game changer bowler for his team against Pakistan on Sep 23, as the dry surface (pitch) of Zayad Cricket Stadium offers grip and turn for spinners in the middle overs. In T20Is, Hasaranga has played 83 matches and took 136 wickets at a bowling average of 15.52.<h2>Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan)</h2>Star Pakistani opener, Sahibzada Farhan, can play a big role with his bat in the upcoming match against Sri Lanka. He has 510 runs in 24 T20Is at a strike rate of 121.42.<h2>Kamil Mishara (Sri Lanka)</h2>Sri Lankan opener, Kamil Mishara, can play a big role with his bat in the upcoming match against Pakistan. He has 908 runs in 52 T20s at a strike rate of 139.69.<h3>Asia Cup 2025: SL vs PAK match prediction</h3>Sri Lanka look stronger on paper but recently lost Super 4 match against Bangladesh on Saturday. While, Pakistan also lost their Super 4 match to India in Dubai. Now, both the teams must fight back in this Super Four match and secure a win to stay in the race for the Asia Cup 2025 final. To challenge Sri Lanka, Pakistan’s players need to step up their game and find a way to stop Asalanka’s men. We predict Sri Lanka to have an edge.

Having finished as Group B winners, Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Sep 23). Before the match, let's have a look at the top five players who can play a key role in deciding the result of this match.

Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Sep 23). Both teams lost their opening Super Four matches, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets, while India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets. The India-Pakistan clash grabbed attention for its controversies, with heated arguments between players and no handshake after the game. Now, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan will aim to bounce back with a win to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive. As this crucial clash approaches, here are the key details you need to know. Also Read - SL vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, live streaming and weather forecast: When and where to watch live in India Five key players to watch in the SL vs PAK match Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka has been in fine form in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. So far, in four innings, he has scored 146 runs at an average of 36.50 and a strike rate of 148.98. His role will be key against Pakistan on Sep 23. Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) The attacking opener from Pakistan has built a reputation as a big-hitter of the ball. He has scored 2209 runs in 106 T20Is at a strike rate of 132.51. Zaman’s aggressive start can put Sri Lanka under pressure early. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) Sri Lanka's all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga, can be the game changer bowler for his team against Pakistan on Sep 23, as the dry surface (pitch) of Zayad Cricket Stadium offers grip and turn for spinners in the middle overs. In T20Is, Hasaranga has played 83 matches and took 136 wickets at a bowling average of 15.52. Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan) Star Pakistani opener, Sahibzada Farhan, can play a big role with his bat in the upcoming match against Sri Lanka. He has 510 runs in 24 T20Is at a strike rate of 121.42. Kamil Mishara (Sri Lanka) Sri Lankan opener, Kamil Mishara, can play a big role with his bat in the upcoming match against Pakistan. He has 908 runs in 52 T20s at a strike rate of 139.69. Asia Cup 2025: SL vs PAK match prediction Sri Lanka look stronger on paper but recently lost Super 4 match against Bangladesh on Saturday. While, Pakistan also lost their Super 4 match to India in Dubai. Now, both the teams must fight back in this Super Four match and secure a win to stay in the race for the Asia Cup 2025 final. To challenge Sri Lanka, Pakistan’s players need to step up their game and find a way to stop Asalanka’s men. We predict Sri Lanka to have an edge.

Having finished as Group B winners, Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Sep 23). Before the match, let's have a look at the top five players who can play a key role in deciding the result of this match.

Asia Cup 2025, Super Four - Who will win between Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Match prediction and five key players to watch out for

Sri Lanka and Pakistan will lock horns in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Sep 23). Both teams lost their opening Super Four matches, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets, while India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets. The India-Pakistan clash grabbed attention for its controversies, with heated arguments between players and no handshake after the game. Now, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan will aim to bounce back with a win to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive. As this crucial clash approaches, here are the key details you need to know.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sl-vs-pak-asia-cup-2025-super-four-live-streaming-and-weather-forecast-when-and-where-to-watch-live-in-india-1758528135517">SL vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, live streaming and weather forecast: When and where to watch live in India&nbsp;</a><h2>Head-to-Head Record - Sri Lanka vs Pakistan</h2>Sri Lanka and Pakistan have faced each other 23 times in T20I matches. Sri Lanka has won 10 of those games, while Pakistan has won 13.<h2>Pitch Report - Zayed Cricket Stadium</h2>The pitch at the Zayed Cricket Stadium usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The average first-innings total is ranging between 140-150. The pitch will help fast bowlers with some movement early on, especially under lights. Spinners often get into the game in the middle overs, as the dry surface offers grip and turn.<h2>Ground stats - Zayed Cricket Stadium</h2><ul><li>Highest T20I score here: 225/7 by Ireland vs. Afghanistan (2013)</li><li>Lowest T20I score: 66/9 by Nigeria vs. Ireland (2019)</li><li>Biggest win: Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs (2025)</li><li>Smallest win: Ireland beat Canada by two runs (2013)</li></ul><h2>Recent five results in Zayed Cricket Stadium</h2><ul><li>India beat Oman by 21 runs - 19 Sep 2025</li><li>Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets - 18 Sep 2025</li><li>Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs - 16 Sep 2025</li><li>United Arab Emirates beat Oman by 42 runs - 15 Sep 2025</li><li>Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets - 13 Sep 2025</li></ul>

As the crucial Super 4 clash between Sri Lanka and Pakistan approaches, here's a look at the key stats and details you should know before the game.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan will lock horns in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Sep 23). Both teams lost their opening Super Four matches, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets, while India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets. The India-Pakistan clash grabbed attention for its controversies, with heated arguments between players and no handshake after the game. Now, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan will aim to bounce back with a win to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive. As this crucial clash approaches, here are the key details you need to know. Also Read - SL vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, live streaming and weather forecast: When and where to watch live in India Head-to-Head Record - Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Sri Lanka and Pakistan have faced each other 23 times in T20I matches. Sri Lanka has won 10 of those games, while Pakistan has won 13. Pitch Report - Zayed Cricket Stadium The pitch at the Zayed Cricket Stadium usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The average first-innings total is ranging between 140-150. The pitch will help fast bowlers with some movement early on, especially under lights. Spinners often get into the game in the middle overs, as the dry surface offers grip and turn. Ground stats - Zayed Cricket Stadium Highest T20I score here: 225/7 by Ireland vs. Afghanistan (2013) Lowest T20I score: 66/9 by Nigeria vs. Ireland (2019) Biggest win: Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs (2025) Smallest win: Ireland beat Canada by two runs (2013) Recent five results in Zayed Cricket Stadium India beat Oman by 21 runs - 19 Sep 2025 Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets - 18 Sep 2025 Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs - 16 Sep 2025 United Arab Emirates beat Oman by 42 runs - 15 Sep 2025 Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets - 13 Sep 2025

As the crucial Super 4 clash between Sri Lanka and Pakistan approaches, here's a look at the key stats and details you should know before the game.

Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match today: Head-to-head, ground stats, pitch conditions and more

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has roasted the national cricket side after they were comfortably beaten by India in the Asia Cup 2025 contest on Sunday (Sep 21). Imran, who captained Pakistan during their only ODI World Cup victory in 1992, took a dig at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Army Chief Gen Asim Munir. As quoted by Imran’s sister Aleema Khan, he suggested that both should open for Pakistan and is the only way his nation can beat India in a cricket match.<h2>Imran mocks PCB chairman, army chief</h2>The former prime minister’s sister Aleema, while talking to reporters on Monday, said Imran suggested that the only way to win a cricket match against India was if Army Chief Gen Munir and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Naqvi bat as openers, while umpires should be former chief justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan Sikandar Sultan Raja.&nbsp;The former Pakistan captain and PM is serving time in jail for multiple cases and passes his remarks through his sister and other close mates.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Pakistan, despite having shown good fight with the bat, lost to India by six wickets as they were put to the sword. They had earlier lost by seven wickets to the Men in Blue in the Group A clash before another embarrassment followed in the Super Four stage.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;India were comfortable winners against Pakistan as they chased down the 172-run target in 18.5 overs. The win also saw India extend their winning streak to seven matches, having last lost a match against Pakistan in October 2021.&nbsp;The duo of India and Pakistan could lock horns for the third time in the Asia Cup 2025 if they finish in the top two of the Super Four. The clash will be the final of the Asia Cup 2025, which takes place on Sunday (Sep 28). &nbsp;

Pakistan, despite having shown good fight with the bat, lost to India by six wickets as they were put to the sword. They had earlier lost by seven wickets to the Men in Blue in the Group A clash before another embarrassment followed in the Super Four stage.

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has roasted the national cricket side after they were comfortably beaten by India in the Asia Cup 2025 contest on Sunday (Sep 21). Imran, who captained Pakistan during their only ODI World Cup victory in 1992, took a dig at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Army Chief Gen Asim Munir. As quoted by Imran’s sister Aleema Khan, he suggested that both should open for Pakistan and is the only way his nation can beat India in a cricket match. Imran mocks PCB chairman, army chief The former prime minister’s sister Aleema, while talking to reporters on Monday, said Imran suggested that the only way to win a cricket match against India was if Army Chief Gen Munir and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Naqvi bat as openers, while umpires should be former chief justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan Sikandar Sultan Raja. The former Pakistan captain and PM is serving time in jail for multiple cases and passes his remarks through his sister and other close mates. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Pakistan, despite having shown good fight with the bat, lost to India by six wickets as they were put to the sword. They had earlier lost by seven wickets to the Men in Blue in the Group A clash before another embarrassment followed in the Super Four stage. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details India were comfortable winners against Pakistan as they chased down the 172-run target in 18.5 overs. The win also saw India extend their winning streak to seven matches, having last lost a match against Pakistan in October 2021. The duo of India and Pakistan could lock horns for the third time in the Asia Cup 2025 if they finish in the top two of the Super Four. The clash will be the final of the Asia Cup 2025, which takes place on Sunday (Sep 28).

Pakistan, despite having shown good fight with the bat, lost to India by six wickets as they were put to the sword. They had earlier lost by seven wickets to the Men in Blue in the Group A clash before another embarrassment followed in the Super Four stage.

'PCB chairman, Asim Munir should bat...': Imran Khan roasts Pakistan cricket team after India loss

The Indian Women’s team will kick start their ODI World Cup campaign on Tuesday (Sep 30) as they take on Sri Lanka in the curtain-raiser clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Pumped up by impressive shows in the England and Australia series, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will be looking to break the duck and secure its maiden ODI World Cup title. So ahead of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, here is all you need to know about the Indian team’s fixtures, squad and other key details.<h2>When will the Indian Women’s team start its 2025 ODI World Cup campaign?</h2>The Indian Women’s team begins its 2025 ODI World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Sep 30) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.<h2>What is the format of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup?</h2>The 2025 ODI World Cup will be played in a round-robin format where all eight teams play against every other opponent. This means India will have seven league matches before the semifinals of the World Cup.&nbsp;The top four teams in the league stage will qualify for the semifinals. Winners advance to the final. There will be no third-place playoff match.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a><h2>When will the India vs Pakistan clash at the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup?</h2>The India vs Pakistan match at the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup is on Sunday (Oct 5) at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This match will be played in Sri Lanka, as per an agreement among the ICC, BCCI, and PCB to hold India-Pakistan games at a neutral venue.<h2>India fixtures at 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup</h2><ul><li>September 30, 2025:&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati from 3 PM IST</li><li>October 5, 2025:&nbsp;India vs Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo from 3 PM IST</li><li>October 9, 2025:&nbsp;India vs South Africa at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam from 3 PM IST</li><li>October 12, 2025:&nbsp;India vs Australia at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam from 3 PM IST</li><li>October 19, 2025:&nbsp;India vs England at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore from 3 PM IST</li><li>October 23, 2025:&nbsp;India vs New Zealand at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai from 3 PM IST</li><li>October 26, 2025:&nbsp;India vs Bangladesh at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai from 3 PM IST</li></ul>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>India women’s squad for 2025 ODI World Cup</h2>Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.

The 2025 ODI World Cup will be played in a round-robin format where all eight teams play against every other opponent. This means India will have seven league matches before the semifinals of the World Cup.

The Indian Women’s team will kick start their ODI World Cup campaign on Tuesday (Sep 30) as they take on Sri Lanka in the curtain-raiser clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Pumped up by impressive shows in the England and Australia series, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will be looking to break the duck and secure its maiden ODI World Cup title. So ahead of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, here is all you need to know about the Indian team’s fixtures, squad and other key details. When will the Indian Women’s team start its 2025 ODI World Cup campaign? The Indian Women’s team begins its 2025 ODI World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Sep 30) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. What is the format of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup? The 2025 ODI World Cup will be played in a round-robin format where all eight teams play against every other opponent. This means India will have seven league matches before the semifinals of the World Cup. The top four teams in the league stage will qualify for the semifinals. Winners advance to the final. There will be no third-place playoff match. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details When will the India vs Pakistan clash at the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup? The India vs Pakistan match at the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup is on Sunday (Oct 5) at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This match will be played in Sri Lanka, as per an agreement among the ICC, BCCI, and PCB to hold India-Pakistan games at a neutral venue. India fixtures at 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup September 30, 2025: India vs Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati from 3 PM IST October 5, 2025: India vs Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo from 3 PM IST October 9, 2025: India vs South Africa at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam from 3 PM IST October 12, 2025: India vs Australia at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam from 3 PM IST October 19, 2025: India vs England at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore from 3 PM IST October 23, 2025: India vs New Zealand at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai from 3 PM IST October 26, 2025: India vs Bangladesh at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai from 3 PM IST ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India women’s squad for 2025 ODI World Cup Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.

The 2025 ODI World Cup will be played in a round-robin format where all eight teams play against every other opponent. This means India will have seven league matches before the semifinals of the World Cup.

Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more

Plenty happened besides just cricket during the recently concluded India vs Pakistan Super Four game in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 21). While the Men in Blue walked out as winners by six wickets, completing their double over Pakistan thus far in this tournament, drama in abundance made headlines. Be it for the heated exchanges between Abhishek Sharma and Pakistan’s pace duo (Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf) or Rauf making controversial war-related gestures while fielding, there was everything for the billions watching.&nbsp;Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh took to social media to reply to Rauf’s 6-0 gesture, referring to Pakistan downing six Indian fighter Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, with a four-word reply. On his X handle, Harbhajan aptly replies to Rauf and rumours, writing,&nbsp;&nbsp;“The One Sided Rivalry 😂😂😂 Chak de India 🇮🇳,” which also mentions 7-0 (India’s T20I win record against Pakistan in the past eight face-offs).

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India and Pakistan faced off for the second time in this Asia Cup edition on Sunday. After beating them in their group stage encounter in Dubai by seven wickets, the Indian Team did it again a week later, chasing a modest 172 with seven balls remaining. Even though India’s fielding howlers left everyone frustrated, including the fans, their star-studded batting made up for it.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-i-don-t-care-about-that-sahibzada-farhan-shows-no-remorse-on-his-gun-fire-celebration-against-india-1758539745155">Asia Cup: ‘I don’t care about that,’ Sahibzada Farhan shows no remorse on his ‘gun-fire’ celebration against India</a> &nbsp;Abhishek’s 105-run stand for the first wicket with Shubman Gill laid the foundation for India’s run chase, with his 74 off 39 balls doing the job. India did lose several wickets in the middle overs, but an unbeaten 30 off 19 balls from Tilak Varma ensured India walked out as winners.<h3>Rauf’s dirty gesture &nbsp;</h3>Part of the pace attack, Rauf was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, returning with two wickets, including that of Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav on a duck. He, however, made headlines for the wrong reasons by mocking the Indian fans in attendance by making war-related gestures, sparking an online debate. &nbsp;He also got involved in a heated exchange with Abhishek during one of his overs during the Powerplay. After Gill hammered him for a boundary off his last ball, Haris approached Abhishek standing at the other end, beginning an argument, only for the umpire to intervene and separate them. He also made 6-0 gestures towards the crowd, irking the fans.

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh took to social media to reply to Rauf’s 6-0 gesture, referring to Pakistan downing six Indian fighter Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, with a four-word reply.

Plenty happened besides just cricket during the recently concluded India vs Pakistan Super Four game in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 21). While the Men in Blue walked out as winners by six wickets, completing their double over Pakistan thus far in this tournament, drama in abundance made headlines. Be it for the heated exchanges between Abhishek Sharma and Pakistan’s pace duo (Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf) or Rauf making controversial war-related gestures while fielding, there was everything for the billions watching. Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh took to social media to reply to Rauf’s 6-0 gesture, referring to Pakistan downing six Indian fighter Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, with a four-word reply. On his X handle, Harbhajan aptly replies to Rauf and rumours, writing, “The One Sided Rivalry 😂😂😂 Chak de India 🇮🇳,” which also mentions 7-0 (India’s T20I win record against Pakistan in the past eight face-offs).

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh took to social media to reply to Rauf’s 6-0 gesture, referring to Pakistan downing six Indian fighter Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, with a four-word reply.

Asia Cup: Harbhajan Singh’s four-word reply to PAK's ‘6-0 reference’ wins internet

India’s injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is likely to miss the upcoming home Test against the West Indies as he recovers from a foot injury. Pant, India’s first-choice keeper in the red-ball format, was injured during the Manchester Test in England in July and consequently missed the final Test at The Oval. Pant’s absence reportedly means India will have Dhruv Jurel as the first-choice keeper for the West Indies series, which starts on October 2 in Ahmedabad.<h2>Pant to miss West Indies series?</h2>According to the prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Pant won’t be available for the West Indies series despite starting his rehabilitation. Pant recently reported to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and is undergoing his rehabilitation. However, the report suggests that Pant may not be match-fit for the series, which starts on Thursday (Oct 2) in Ahmedabad. In his absence, Jurel should make the Playing XI while N Jagadeesan could be in plans as a back-up option.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;It is learned that Pant has been undergoing strength and conditioning and is awaiting further updates from the BCCI medical team before he can resume batting and keeping. There is no firm timeline drawn for his return. India are scheduled to play a white-ball series in Australia from October 19, after the West Indies series.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;The squad for the West Indies series will be announced on Wednesday (Sep 24) as Ajit Agarkar and Co will take different factors into consideration. Pant’s reported absence could also mean KL Rahul could be used as a vice-captain and if not captain, in case Shubman Gill is not available owing to workload management.<h3>Full West Indies tour of India schedule</h3>1st Test: 2-6 October 2025, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad2nd Test: 10-14 October 2025, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Rishabh Pant’s absence reportedly means India will have Dhruv Jurel as the first-choice keeper for the West Indies series, which starts on October 2 in Ahmedabad.

India’s injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is likely to miss the upcoming home Test against the West Indies as he recovers from a foot injury. Pant, India’s first-choice keeper in the red-ball format, was injured during the Manchester Test in England in July and consequently missed the final Test at The Oval. Pant’s absence reportedly means India will have Dhruv Jurel as the first-choice keeper for the West Indies series, which starts on October 2 in Ahmedabad. Pant to miss West Indies series? According to the prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Pant won’t be available for the West Indies series despite starting his rehabilitation. Pant recently reported to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and is undergoing his rehabilitation. However, the report suggests that Pant may not be match-fit for the series, which starts on Thursday (Oct 2) in Ahmedabad. In his absence, Jurel should make the Playing XI while N Jagadeesan could be in plans as a back-up option. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) It is learned that Pant has been undergoing strength and conditioning and is awaiting further updates from the BCCI medical team before he can resume batting and keeping. There is no firm timeline drawn for his return. India are scheduled to play a white-ball series in Australia from October 19, after the West Indies series. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details The squad for the West Indies series will be announced on Wednesday (Sep 24) as Ajit Agarkar and Co will take different factors into consideration. Pant’s reported absence could also mean KL Rahul could be used as a vice-captain and if not captain, in case Shubman Gill is not available owing to workload management. Full West Indies tour of India schedule 1st Test: 2-6 October 2025, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 2nd Test: 10-14 October 2025, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Rishabh Pant’s absence reportedly means India will have Dhruv Jurel as the first-choice keeper for the West Indies series, which starts on October 2 in Ahmedabad.

IND vs WI: Injured Rishabh Pant to miss Test series against West Indies, Dhruv Jurel likely to keep gloves - Report

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan might have scored a fifty for his team against India in their Asia Cup Super Four match, but made headlines for his infamous ‘gun-fire’ celebration he did after reaching the landmark. His 58 off 45 balls went in vain as India beat Pakistan by six wickets to complete a double over them in this tournament; however, pulling out a 'gun-fire' celebration (he did after he smashed Axar Patel for a six) left the netizens in disbelief. Although the internet reacted differently to it, Farhan expressed no remorse, saying he just felt like doing so and that he couldn't care less about what people think about it.&nbsp;Meanwhile, not for the first time did such a celebration grab eyeballs, with former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni also pulling off a similar celebration during his early days; however, what triggered everyone was its timing, considering the recent events between India and Pakistan, which even led to a war-like situation.&nbsp; &nbsp;Following a barbaric terrorist attack on India’s Kashmir in April this year, where several Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent people, India retaliated with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later, neutralising terror camps across PoK and Pakistan. The tensions and situation escalated at the border, with India and Pakistan engaging in heavy artillery on land and air. Following a mutual agreement between the two governments, India cut all diplomatic ties with Pakistan.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-abhishek-sharma-takes-dig-at-shaheen-afridi-pakistan-pace-attack-dismisses-parallels-with-sehwag-1758528822446">Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek takes dig at Shaheen-led PAK pace attack, dismisses parallels with Sehwag</a> &nbsp;Even though they also hinted at restricting all sporting activities between the two nations, agreeing to play cricket in this continental tournament raised eyebrows. While social media was buzzing with netizens expressing disappointment, nothing could prevent the cricketing action from getting underway between India and Pakistan. The fans, however, boycotted the first clash between them on September 14, which India won by seven wickets, but were out there cheering for India in the Super Four tie in Dubai.<h3>No remorse &nbsp;</h3>Sahibzada Farhan was Pakistan’s best batter during the two games against India. Speaking to the media after the game and ahead of his team’s must-win match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Sep 23), Farhan said he usually doesn’t celebrate his fifty but felt like doing so against India, adding he cannot care much about what people think about it. &nbsp;"That celebration was just a moment at that time. I do not do a lot of celebrations after scoring 50. But, it suddenly came to my mind that let's do a celebration today. I did that. I don't know how people will take it. I don't care about that," Farhan said in a chat with reporters, as quoted by Hindustan Times.&nbsp;

Not for the first time did such a celebration grab eyeballs, with former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni also pulling off a similar celebration during his early days. 

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan might have scored a fifty for his team against India in their Asia Cup Super Four match, but made headlines for his infamous ‘gun-fire’ celebration he did after reaching the landmark. His 58 off 45 balls went in vain as India beat Pakistan by six wickets to complete a double over them in this tournament; however, pulling out a 'gun-fire' celebration (he did after he smashed Axar Patel for a six) left the netizens in disbelief. Although the internet reacted differently to it, Farhan expressed no remorse, saying he just felt like doing so and that he couldn't care less about what people think about it. Meanwhile, not for the first time did such a celebration grab eyeballs, with former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni also pulling off a similar celebration during his early days; however, what triggered everyone was its timing, considering the recent events between India and Pakistan, which even led to a war-like situation. Following a barbaric terrorist attack on India’s Kashmir in April this year, where several Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent people, India retaliated with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later, neutralising terror camps across PoK and Pakistan. The tensions and situation escalated at the border, with India and Pakistan engaging in heavy artillery on land and air. Following a mutual agreement between the two governments, India cut all diplomatic ties with Pakistan. Also read | Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek takes dig at Shaheen-led PAK pace attack, dismisses parallels with Sehwag Even though they also hinted at restricting all sporting activities between the two nations, agreeing to play cricket in this continental tournament raised eyebrows. While social media was buzzing with netizens expressing disappointment, nothing could prevent the cricketing action from getting underway between India and Pakistan. The fans, however, boycotted the first clash between them on September 14, which India won by seven wickets, but were out there cheering for India in the Super Four tie in Dubai. No remorse Sahibzada Farhan was Pakistan’s best batter during the two games against India. Speaking to the media after the game and ahead of his team’s must-win match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Sep 23), Farhan said he usually doesn’t celebrate his fifty but felt like doing so against India, adding he cannot care much about what people think about it. "That celebration was just a moment at that time. I do not do a lot of celebrations after scoring 50. But, it suddenly came to my mind that let's do a celebration today. I did that. I don't know how people will take it. I don't care about that," Farhan said in a chat with reporters, as quoted by Hindustan Times.

Not for the first time did such a celebration grab eyeballs, with former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni also pulling off a similar celebration during his early days.&nbsp;

Asia Cup: ‘I don’t care about that,’ Sahibzada Farhan shows no remorse on his ‘gun-fire’ celebration against India

The Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony is all set to take centre stage on Monday (Sep 22) evening as the 30 players from both men’s and women’s sides compete for the most prestigious individual honour in football. The award ceremony set to take place in the French capital of Paris will be one to watch out for. France’s Ousmane Dembélé and Spain’s Lamine Yamal are likely to go head-to-head in the men’s side. But why is the Ballon d’Or the most prestigious individual honour in football and what is its significance?

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<h2>Ballon d’Or and its significance</h2>Monday’s ceremony will be the 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, as the best individual players from both men’s and women’s sides will be crowned. The ceremony first took place in 1956 when French magazine France Football started presenting it to the best footballer of the season. Originally started as a top prize for only European footballers, the Ballon d’Or was expanded to include all players of any origin who have been active at European clubs in 1995.&nbsp;However, it was not until 2007 that the prize became a global accolade, meaning all professional footballers around the globe were eligible to win the top prize. The 2007 amendment also saw coaches and captains of national teams given the right to vote in the Ballon d’Or rankings before reverting to just journalists in 2016.&nbsp;Between 2010 and 2015, France Football and FIFA had had agreement, meaning the award was given to the best footballer under the title “FIFA Ballon d’Or” before reverting to the previous format where both awards were presented separately.<h2>How is the Ballon d'Or decided?</h2>The men's and women's Ballon d'Or is awarded based on three main criteria:1) Individual performances, decisive and impressive character2) Team performances and achievements3) Class and fair play&nbsp;Over the years, some of the greats of the game have gone on to win the Ballon d’Or, with notable names including Lionel Messi (eight times), Cristiano Ronaldo (five times), Luka Modric, Zinedine Zidane and others.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;An honorary award, under the name Super Ballon d'Or, was awarded to Alfredo Di Stéfano in 1989, who was voted the best multiple-time Ballon d'Or winner ahead of Johan Cruyff and Michel Platini.&nbsp;In addition, Diego Maradona received an honorary Ballon d'Or in 1995 for his services to football, dubbed the Golden Ballon d'Or. Pelé also received a similar award during the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony, dubbed the FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a><h2>Who are the front-runners for the 2025 Ballon d’Or?</h2>Dembélé is top of the favourites chart to win the prestigious honour, having helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League, Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France title in the same season. They could have completed a unique quadruple, but missed out on the Club World Cup title in the final when Chelsea got the better of them. Yamal, on the other hand, will be in the race for the top prize, but is likely to miss out, having lost the Champions League semis with Barcelona, while the same applies to teammate Raphinha.&nbsp;In the women's department, Aitana Bonmati and Alessia Russo will also square off for the top honour, with the former helping Barcelona with the 2024-25 Primera División title.

Presented annually by France Football since 1956, the Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious accolade a footballer can receive in recognition of outstanding achievements and exceptional talent.

The Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony is all set to take centre stage on Monday (Sep 22) evening as the 30 players from both men’s and women’s sides compete for the most prestigious individual honour in football. The award ceremony set to take place in the French capital of Paris will be one to watch out for. France’s Ousmane Dembélé and Spain’s Lamine Yamal are likely to go head-to-head in the men’s side. But why is the Ballon d’Or the most prestigious individual honour in football and what is its significance?

Presented annually by France Football since 1956, the Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious accolade a footballer can receive in recognition of outstanding achievements and exceptional talent.

Explained: Why Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual honour in football

Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Sep 23). Both teams lost their opening Super Four matches, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets, while India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets. The India-Pakistan clash grabbed attention for its controversies, with heated arguments between players and no handshake after the game. Now, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan will aim to bounce back with a win to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive. As this crucial clash approaches, here’s a look at the weather forecast and live streaming information for fans in India.&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-abhishek-sharma-takes-dig-at-shaheen-afridi-pakistan-pace-attack-dismisses-parallels-with-sehwag-1758528822446"> Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek takes dig at Shaheen-led PAK pace attack, dismisses parallels with Sehwag</a><h2>SL vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Date, Time, Venue and Match Details</h2><ul><li>Tournament: Asia Cup 2025</li><li>Date: Sep 23,2025</li><li>Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi</li><li>Time (IST): 8 PM</li></ul><h2>SL vs PAK Live Streaming: How to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Match Online and on TV</h2>As Sri Lanka and Pakistan prepare to face off at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, here are the live streaming and broadcast details for fans in India to catch the match live.<h2>Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live stream in India?</h2>The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website, as well as on FanCode.<h2>Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live telecast on TV in India?</h2>The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live telecast will be available on the Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>SL vs PAK Weather Forecast: Will Rain Affect the Asia Cup Match?</h2>The weather in Abu Dhabi is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 33°C to 36°C when the game starts at 8:00 PM IST. No rain is expected during the match, but the intense heat will pose a challenge for the players. The humidity level will be 58 to 60 per cent during the match.<h2>When and where will the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match take place?</h2>The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match will be played at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on 23 Sep, 2025. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST.<h2>When will the toss of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match take place?</h2>The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match toss is scheduled to take place at 7:30 PM IST.

Having finished as Group B winners, Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025, who had to settle for the runners-up spot in Group A. The clash will be important for both sides as they both lost their opening Super Four clash.

Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Sep 23). Both teams lost their opening Super Four matches, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets, while India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets. The India-Pakistan clash grabbed attention for its controversies, with heated arguments between players and no handshake after the game. Now, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan will aim to bounce back with a win to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive. As this crucial clash approaches, here’s a look at the weather forecast and live streaming information for fans in India. Also Read - Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek takes dig at Shaheen-led PAK pace attack, dismisses parallels with Sehwag SL vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Date, Time, Venue and Match Details Tournament: Asia Cup 2025 Date: Sep 23,2025 Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi Time (IST): 8 PM SL vs PAK Live Streaming: How to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Match Online and on TV As Sri Lanka and Pakistan prepare to face off at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, here are the live streaming and broadcast details for fans in India to catch the match live. Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live stream in India? The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website, as well as on FanCode. Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live telecast on TV in India? The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live telecast will be available on the Sony Sports Network in India. SL vs PAK Weather Forecast: Will Rain Affect the Asia Cup Match? The weather in Abu Dhabi is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 33°C to 36°C when the game starts at 8:00 PM IST. No rain is expected during the match, but the intense heat will pose a challenge for the players. The humidity level will be 58 to 60 per cent during the match. When and where will the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match take place? The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match will be played at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on 23 Sep, 2025. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST. When will the toss of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match take place? The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match toss is scheduled to take place at 7:30 PM IST.

Having finished as Group B winners, Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025, who had to settle for the runners-up spot in Group A. The clash will be important for both sides as they both lost their opening Super Four clash.

SL vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, live streaming and weather forecast: When and where to watch live in India

South African keeper-batter Quinton de Kock has done a U-turn on his ODI retirement, returning to the white-ball squads for the away Pakistan series. Having retired from the ODIs following the conclusion of South Africa’s 2023 ODI WC campaign, de Kock continued playing the shortest format. He last featured for the Proteas during the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas, where India beat South Africa in the final in Barbados. While veteran David Miller will captain the T20I side, emerging batting sensation Matthew Breetzke will lead the One-Day team. On the other hand, Aiden Markram will captain the Test team in Temba Bavuma’s absence, who misses out due to a calf strain.&nbsp;"Quinton's return to the white-ball space is a major boost for us," head coach Shukri Conrad said. "When we spoke last month about his future, it was clear that he still has a strong ambition to represent his country. Everyone knows the quality he brings to the side, and having him back can only benefit the team."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-abhishek-sharma-takes-dig-at-shaheen-afridi-pakistan-pace-attack-dismisses-parallels-with-sehwag-1758528822446">Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek takes dig at Shaheen-led PAK pace attack, dismisses parallels with Sehwag</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, South Africa has recalled spinner Simon Harmer for the two-match Test series against Pakistan starting October 12 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The right-arm spinner returns to the Test side for the first time since March 2023, joining Senuran Muthumsay and Prenelan Subrayen in the spin department. First-team spinner Keshav Maharaj will miss the first Test due to a groin strain he sustained during the UK tour, but will remain available for the second Test. &nbsp;Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder to headline the pace department, with Brevis, Subrayen and Zubayr Hamza being the newest additions to the core Test group that beat Australia to win the maiden WTC title. Dane Paterson and Lungi Ngidi, however, have missed out. &nbsp;Returning to the white-ball setup, the Proteas have rested all of their all-format players, except all-rounder Corbin Bosch and batter Dewald Brevis, for the Pakistan ODIs and T20Is. &nbsp;South Africa squad for Pakistan Tests -&nbsp;Aiden Markram (captain), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj (second Test only), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne &nbsp;South Africa's squad for Pakistan T20Is - &nbsp;David Miller (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams &nbsp;South Africa's squad for Pakistan ODIs - &nbsp;Matthew Breetzke (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile

De Kock last featured for the Proteas during the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas, where India beat South Africa in the final in Barbados.

South African keeper-batter Quinton de Kock has done a U-turn on his ODI retirement, returning to the white-ball squads for the away Pakistan series. Having retired from the ODIs following the conclusion of South Africa’s 2023 ODI WC campaign, de Kock continued playing the shortest format. He last featured for the Proteas during the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas, where India beat South Africa in the final in Barbados. While veteran David Miller will captain the T20I side, emerging batting sensation Matthew Breetzke will lead the One-Day team. On the other hand, Aiden Markram will captain the Test team in Temba Bavuma’s absence, who misses out due to a calf strain. "Quinton's return to the white-ball space is a major boost for us," head coach Shukri Conrad said. "When we spoke last month about his future, it was clear that he still has a strong ambition to represent his country. Everyone knows the quality he brings to the side, and having him back can only benefit the team." Also read | Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek takes dig at Shaheen-led PAK pace attack, dismisses parallels with Sehwag Meanwhile, South Africa has recalled spinner Simon Harmer for the two-match Test series against Pakistan starting October 12 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The right-arm spinner returns to the Test side for the first time since March 2023, joining Senuran Muthumsay and Prenelan Subrayen in the spin department. First-team spinner Keshav Maharaj will miss the first Test due to a groin strain he sustained during the UK tour, but will remain available for the second Test. Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder to headline the pace department, with Brevis, Subrayen and Zubayr Hamza being the newest additions to the core Test group that beat Australia to win the maiden WTC title. Dane Paterson and Lungi Ngidi, however, have missed out. Returning to the white-ball setup, the Proteas have rested all of their all-format players, except all-rounder Corbin Bosch and batter Dewald Brevis, for the Pakistan ODIs and T20Is. South Africa squad for Pakistan Tests - Aiden Markram (captain), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj (second Test only), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne South Africa's squad for Pakistan T20Is - David Miller (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams South Africa's squad for Pakistan ODIs - Matthew Breetzke (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile

De Kock last featured for the Proteas during the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas, where India beat South Africa in the final in Barbados.

Quinton de Kock reverses ODI retirement; returns to white-ball squads for Pakistan series

Abhishek Sharma proved to be India’s best batter on the day against Pakistan in the Super Four tie in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 21). The left-handed opener played a match-winning innings while chasing, scoring 74 off 39 balls, including five sixes and six fours. Although his wide range of shots and sixes received massive appreciation globally, his verbal altercations with Pakistan’s premier pacers, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, made headlines. Against Shaheen, Abhishek smashed a first-ball six over the fine leg, while against Haris Rauf, the left-hander enjoyed finding gaps at will, who also got into an ugly altercation with him.&nbsp;During a post-match show with the broadcasters, the host drew parallels between Abhishek hitting Shaheen for a first-ball six with Sehwag’s knack of hitting bowlers for a boundary on the first delivery; the most famous example of which was during the home ODI World Cup in 2011, when Sehwag hammered a first-ball boundary on four occasions. While Sehwag praised Abhishek for his impressive outing, the rookie opener played down any comparisons with India's great, saying that, unlike the bowling attack that Sehwag faced in his time, today’s bowlers miss that zeal.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-pakistan-pacer-haris-rauf-mocks-indian-fans-with-ugly-war-gesture-sparks-controversy-watch-video-1758487761987">Asia Cup: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf mocks Indian fans with ‘ugly war gesture’; sparks controversy – WATCH</a> &nbsp;“The bowlers that Viru paaji has hit, I don’t think there’s anyone like those bowlers," Abhishek said on Sony Sports after the match.<h3>Sehwag’s golden advice to Abhishek</h3>Sehwag, perhaps the most dangerous opener across formats, advised Abhishek on something that could elevate his growing career and put him in the league of the best batters around. &nbsp;"Whenever you reach 70, don't miss out on 100 because Sunil Gavaskar said to me – when you retire, you'll remember the innings where you got out on 70 or 80. If you convert those, maybe your career will have more hundreds because these opportunities don't come again and again. When you're batting well, on your day, try to go not out – it's better," Sehwag said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Abhishek continues to run riot in the Asia Cup. Topping the run-scoring chart with 173 runs in four contested matches, he is looking unstoppable. Against Pakistan in the recently concluded Super Four tie, he and Shubman Gill stitched a 105-run stand for the first wicket, setting the base for the others to come and complete the job. &nbsp;Chasing 172, India won the match by six wickets and seven balls remaining, sitting at the top of the points table with better NRR than Bangladesh.

Abhishek continues to run riot in the Asia Cup. Topping the run-scoring chart with 173 runs in four contested matches, he is looking unstoppable.

Abhishek Sharma proved to be India’s best batter on the day against Pakistan in the Super Four tie in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 21). The left-handed opener played a match-winning innings while chasing, scoring 74 off 39 balls, including five sixes and six fours. Although his wide range of shots and sixes received massive appreciation globally, his verbal altercations with Pakistan’s premier pacers, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, made headlines. Against Shaheen, Abhishek smashed a first-ball six over the fine leg, while against Haris Rauf, the left-hander enjoyed finding gaps at will, who also got into an ugly altercation with him. During a post-match show with the broadcasters, the host drew parallels between Abhishek hitting Shaheen for a first-ball six with Sehwag’s knack of hitting bowlers for a boundary on the first delivery; the most famous example of which was during the home ODI World Cup in 2011, when Sehwag hammered a first-ball boundary on four occasions. While Sehwag praised Abhishek for his impressive outing, the rookie opener played down any comparisons with India's great, saying that, unlike the bowling attack that Sehwag faced in his time, today’s bowlers miss that zeal. Also read | Asia Cup: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf mocks Indian fans with ‘ugly war gesture’; sparks controversy – WATCH “The bowlers that Viru paaji has hit, I don’t think there’s anyone like those bowlers," Abhishek said on Sony Sports after the match. Sehwag’s golden advice to Abhishek Sehwag, perhaps the most dangerous opener across formats, advised Abhishek on something that could elevate his growing career and put him in the league of the best batters around. "Whenever you reach 70, don't miss out on 100 because Sunil Gavaskar said to me – when you retire, you'll remember the innings where you got out on 70 or 80. If you convert those, maybe your career will have more hundreds because these opportunities don't come again and again. When you're batting well, on your day, try to go not out – it's better," Sehwag said. Meanwhile, Abhishek continues to run riot in the Asia Cup. Topping the run-scoring chart with 173 runs in four contested matches, he is looking unstoppable. Against Pakistan in the recently concluded Super Four tie, he and Shubman Gill stitched a 105-run stand for the first wicket, setting the base for the others to come and complete the job. Chasing 172, India won the match by six wickets and seven balls remaining, sitting at the top of the points table with better NRR than Bangladesh.

Abhishek continues to run riot in the Asia Cup. Topping the run-scoring chart with 173 runs in four contested matches, he is looking unstoppable.

Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek takes dig at Shaheen-led PAK pace attack, dismisses parallels with Sehwag

Another India vs Pakistan match and another controversy has broken out and no, it is not Abhishek Sharma or Shubman Gill's verbal confrontation with Shaheen Afridi or Haris Rauf. The Super Four stage match between the two arch-rivals on Sunday (Sep 21) saw Fakhar Zaman getting out caught behind on a caught behind decision given by the third umpire. Pak skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pakistan-super-four-asia-cup-2025-pak-skipper-agha-cries-wrong-umpiring-says-ball-bounced-ahead-of-the-keeper-in-fakhar-dismissal-1758517931693">Salman Ali Agha has already questioned</a> the dismissal and so has former pacer Shoaib Akhtar who went one step ahead and called umpiring in the match 'a joke.'<h2>Ex-Pak pacer calls umpiring joke in India vs Pakistan</h2>Akhtar, who is famous for his blunt remarks, claimed, "Fakhar wasn’t out," while talking on a Pakistan-based show. "If there was a split decision on the review, the benefit of the doubt should have gone his way. But what are the chances that they check it using the midwicket camera? There are 26 cameras, but somehow the right angle isn’t available. Wow! And then they just looked at two angles and gave him out. Who knows, if Fakhar had stayed at the crease, the match might have turned out differently. Umpiring standard was a joke. The ball clearly hit the ground first. The glove was not underneath at all," he said.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-yesterday-match-asia-cup-india-vs-pak-not-rivalry-anymore-says-surykumar-after-11th-win-in-15-t20-matches-1758511903933">Asia Cup 2025: SKY says India vs Pak 'not a rivalry anymore'</a><h2>How was Fakhar dismissed</h2>Hardik Pandya had bowled a slower ball with not much room which Fakhar tried to guide to third man area but instead got an edge. India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson had to come forward to catch the dying ball and claimed it safely before appealing. The on-field umpire referred the decision to the TV umpire who saw multiple replays before judging that the ball had landed in the keeper's gloves and not on the ground. The on-ground display showed out and Fakhar was left dumbfounded for a decision which seemed very straightforward.

Pak skipper Salman Ali Agha has already questioned the dismissal and so has former pacer Shoaib Akhtar who went one step ahead and called umpiring in the match ‘a joke’ in reference to Fakhar Zaman's dismissal.

Another India vs Pakistan match and another controversy has broken out and no, it is not Abhishek Sharma or Shubman Gill's verbal confrontation with Shaheen Afridi or Haris Rauf. The Super Four stage match between the two arch-rivals on Sunday (Sep 21) saw Fakhar Zaman getting out caught behind on a caught behind decision given by the third umpire. Pak skipper Salman Ali Agha has already questioned the dismissal and so has former pacer Shoaib Akhtar who went one step ahead and called umpiring in the match 'a joke.' Ex-Pak pacer calls umpiring joke in India vs Pakistan Akhtar, who is famous for his blunt remarks, claimed, "Fakhar wasn’t out," while talking on a Pakistan-based show. "If there was a split decision on the review, the benefit of the doubt should have gone his way. But what are the chances that they check it using the midwicket camera? There are 26 cameras, but somehow the right angle isn’t available. Wow! And then they just looked at two angles and gave him out. Who knows, if Fakhar had stayed at the crease, the match might have turned out differently. Umpiring standard was a joke. The ball clearly hit the ground first. The glove was not underneath at all," he said. Also Read - Asia Cup 2025: SKY says India vs Pak 'not a rivalry anymore' How was Fakhar dismissed Hardik Pandya had bowled a slower ball with not much room which Fakhar tried to guide to third man area but instead got an edge. India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson had to come forward to catch the dying ball and claimed it safely before appealing. The on-field umpire referred the decision to the TV umpire who saw multiple replays before judging that the ball had landed in the keeper's gloves and not on the ground. The on-ground display showed out and Fakhar was left dumbfounded for a decision which seemed very straightforward.

Pak skipper Salman Ali Agha has already questioned the dismissal and so has former pacer Shoaib Akhtar who went one step ahead and called umpiring in the match ‘a joke’ in reference to Fakhar Zaman's dismissal.

Asia Cup 2025: Ex-Pak pacer Akhtar calls 'umpiring standards a joke' after Fakhar Zaman dismissal vs India

Pakistan were handed their second loss in the Asia Cup 2025 by India - this time a six-wicket drubbing in Super Four stage on Sunday (Sep 21) and skipper Salman Agha has questioned umpiring decision to give Fakhar Zaman out. Pakistan were asked to bat first and Fakhar was promoted up the order along with Sahibzada Farhan. Fakhar had already hit three fours in the first eight balls to race to 15 runs before being dismissed by Hardik Pandya. The decision of caught behind was referred to the third umpire who saw multiple replays before giving the batter out who was not pleased at all.<h2>Pak skipper cries wrong umpiring</h2>Salman Agha, speaking at the post-match presentation, said: "It (ball) did look like it bounced ahead of the keeper. Umpires can make mistakes. But it did look like it bounced ahead of the keeper to me. I might be wrong. The way [Fakhar] was batting, if he had batted through the powerplay, we would probably have scored 190. But those are calls for umpires to make. To me, it looked like it bounced before the keeper. I might be mistaken, but so might be the umpire."Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-pakistan-pacer-haris-rauf-mocks-indian-fans-with-ugly-war-gesture-sparks-controversy-watch-video-1758487761987">Haris Rauf mocks Indian fans with ‘ugly war gesture’; sparks controversy</a><h2>How was Fakhar dismissed</h2>Hardik Pandya had bowled a slower ball with not much room which Fakhar tried to guide to third man area but instead got an edge. India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson had to come forward to catch the dying ball and claimed it safely before appealing. The on-field umpire referred the decision to the TV umpire who saw multiple replays before judging that the ball had landed in the keeper's gloves and not on the ground.The on-ground display showed out and Fakhar was left dumbfounded for a decision which seemed very straightforward. The wicket, however, did not disrupt the flow of innings for Pakistan as they raced to 91/1 in 10 overs before losing the plot and the match thereon by six wickets.

The on-field umpire referred the decision to the TV umpire who saw multiple replays before judging that the ball had landed in the keeper's gloves and not on the ground.

Pakistan were handed their second loss in the Asia Cup 2025 by India - this time a six-wicket drubbing in Super Four stage on Sunday (Sep 21) and skipper Salman Agha has questioned umpiring decision to give Fakhar Zaman out. Pakistan were asked to bat first and Fakhar was promoted up the order along with Sahibzada Farhan. Fakhar had already hit three fours in the first eight balls to race to 15 runs before being dismissed by Hardik Pandya. The decision of caught behind was referred to the third umpire who saw multiple replays before giving the batter out who was not pleased at all. Pak skipper cries wrong umpiring Salman Agha, speaking at the post-match presentation, said: "It (ball) did look like it bounced ahead of the keeper. Umpires can make mistakes. But it did look like it bounced ahead of the keeper to me. I might be wrong. The way [Fakhar] was batting, if he had batted through the powerplay, we would probably have scored 190. But those are calls for umpires to make. To me, it looked like it bounced before the keeper. I might be mistaken, but so might be the umpire." Also Watch - Haris Rauf mocks Indian fans with ‘ugly war gesture’; sparks controversy How was Fakhar dismissed Hardik Pandya had bowled a slower ball with not much room which Fakhar tried to guide to third man area but instead got an edge. India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson had to come forward to catch the dying ball and claimed it safely before appealing. The on-field umpire referred the decision to the TV umpire who saw multiple replays before judging that the ball had landed in the keeper's gloves and not on the ground. The on-ground display showed out and Fakhar was left dumbfounded for a decision which seemed very straightforward. The wicket, however, did not disrupt the flow of innings for Pakistan as they raced to 91/1 in 10 overs before losing the plot and the match thereon by six wickets.

The on-field umpire referred the decision to the TV umpire who saw multiple replays before judging that the ball had landed in the keeper's gloves and not on the ground.

Asia cup 2025: Pak skipper Agha cries wrong umpiring, says ball 'bounced ahead of the keeper' in Fakhar dismissal

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has dismissed matches against Pakistan as rivalry. The statement comes after India beat Pakistan comfortably by six wickets in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match on Sunday (Sep 21). The two teams had met in the group stage as well, with India coming out victorious by seven wickets. Pakistan did play better in Super Four match and Surya's answer came in response to the question on whether Pakistan played better than in the previous match and raised their standards.<h2>SKY's blunt assessment on India-Pak rivalry</h2>"Standards and rivalry are the same," Surya said while asking not to ask the rivalry question anymore. "According to me, if two teams play 15-20 matches and if [head-to-head] it is 7-7 or 8-7, then that is called a rivalry. But 13-0, 10-1….I don't know what the stats are. But this is not a rivalry anymore. But yeah, I feel we played better cricket than them."Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-pakistan-pacer-haris-rauf-mocks-indian-fans-with-ugly-war-gesture-sparks-controversy-watch-video-1758487761987">Haris Rauf mocks Indian fans with ‘ugly war gesture’; sparks controversy</a>The Indian skipper's statement gets backed by the data as well. Since 2007, when India and Pakistan faced each other for the first time, they have played 15 matches. India have managed to win 11 time in those contests and lost just thrice with one ending up in a tie.<h2>India pull back things in second half</h2>Pakistan had raced to 91/1 in the first 10 overs after being asked to bat first, but India bowlers pulled things back nicely in the second half. The spinners, as well as all-rounder Shivam Dube, were effective and restricted Pakistan to 171 in 20 overs. During the chase, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill came out all guns blazing and added 103 runs in just 59 balls, which all but took the game away from Pakistan. India did lose couple of quick wickets after the opening partnership but the depth in batting line-up meant they cruised home with one over and one ball along with six wickets to spare.

The Indian skipper's statement gets backed by the data as well. Since 2007, when India and Pakistan faced each other for the first time, they have played 15 matches. India have managed to win 11 time in those contests and lost just thrice with one ending up in a tie.

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has dismissed matches against Pakistan as rivalry. The statement comes after India beat Pakistan comfortably by six wickets in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match on Sunday (Sep 21). The two teams had met in the group stage as well, with India coming out victorious by seven wickets. Pakistan did play better in Super Four match and Surya's answer came in response to the question on whether Pakistan played better than in the previous match and raised their standards. SKY's blunt assessment on India-Pak rivalry "Standards and rivalry are the same," Surya said while asking not to ask the rivalry question anymore. "According to me, if two teams play 15-20 matches and if [head-to-head] it is 7-7 or 8-7, then that is called a rivalry. But 13-0, 10-1….I don't know what the stats are. But this is not a rivalry anymore. But yeah, I feel we played better cricket than them." Also Watch - Haris Rauf mocks Indian fans with ‘ugly war gesture’; sparks controversy The Indian skipper's statement gets backed by the data as well. Since 2007, when India and Pakistan faced each other for the first time, they have played 15 matches. India have managed to win 11 time in those contests and lost just thrice with one ending up in a tie. India pull back things in second half Pakistan had raced to 91/1 in the first 10 overs after being asked to bat first, but India bowlers pulled things back nicely in the second half. The spinners, as well as all-rounder Shivam Dube, were effective and restricted Pakistan to 171 in 20 overs. During the chase, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill came out all guns blazing and added 103 runs in just 59 balls, which all but took the game away from Pakistan. India did lose couple of quick wickets after the opening partnership but the depth in batting line-up meant they cruised home with one over and one ball along with six wickets to spare.

The Indian skipper's statement gets backed by the data as well. Since 2007, when India and Pakistan faced each other for the first time, they have played 15 matches. India have managed to win 11 time in those contests and lost just thrice with one ending up in a tie.

Asia Cup 2025: SKY says India vs Pak 'not a rivalry anymore' after 11th win in 15 T20Is

Pakistani seamer Haris Rauf mocked the Indian fans in attendance during the just-concluded Asia Cup Super-Four tie between arch-rivals in Dubai. He returned with two wickets, dismissing the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson, but getting involved in a heated exchange with Abhishek Sharma and (stooping low) by making controversial war-related gestures, Haris brought attention to his actions. Playing his second game in this tournament, Haris called for online hate for mocking the fans by doing actions of planes getting crashed, in reference to rumours of Pakistan downing India’s six Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-abhishek-sharma-fumes-over-pakistan-verbal-volley-tactics-watch-video-shaheen-afridi-haris-rauf-1758484925003">Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma fumes over Pakistan's 'verbal volley' tactics - WATCH</a>&nbsp;Standing near the boundary rope during India’s game, the fans recorded Rauf making (controversial) war-related actions, putting his and his team’s reputation on the line amid the handshake saga that already jolted Pakistan Cricket in this edition. &nbsp;Watch Video –

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WATCH: Harris Rauf was instigating Indian fans during the India vs Pakistan match He was gesturing with his hands that planes have crashed. This disgusting and incompetent player was also chanting 6-0 during practice sessions. <a href="https://t.co/zhwQGhYHEZ">pic.twitter.com/zhwQGhYHEZ</a>&mdash; Sensei Kraken Zero (@YearOfTheKraken) <a href="https://twitter.com/YearOfTheKraken/status/1969839088535552001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Rauf’s tense moment with Abhishek</h3>Following getting smashed for a boundary by Shubman Gill during an over in Powerplay, Rauf immediately chased Abhishek, standing at the other end, beginning to throw swears at him, with the Indian opener aptly replying to him. Although Abhishek wasn’t polite in his response either, he let his batting do all the talking during the game, helping India chase 172 with six wickets and seven balls remaining. &nbsp;For the Men in Blue, all-rounder Shivam Dube starred with the ball in hand, picking two wickets in the first innings; whereas, star seamer Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless, conceding 45 runs in four overs. Lackluster fielding cost India plenty of runs, as they dropped as many as four catches, giving Pakistan plenty of chances to make the most of it. &nbsp;However, the chase was altogether a different ball game, with Indian openers making merry. Stitching a 105-run stand for the first wicket, Gill and Abhishek ensured India stayed ahead, and eventually they did. Despite losing wickets in the middle overs, they completed the target and a double on Pakistan thus far in this tournament.

Standing near the boundary rope during India’s game, the fans recorded Rauf making (controversial) war-related actions, putting his and his team’s reputation on the line amid the handshake saga that already jolted Pakistan Cricket in this edition.

Pakistani seamer Haris Rauf mocked the Indian fans in attendance during the just-concluded Asia Cup Super-Four tie between arch-rivals in Dubai. He returned with two wickets, dismissing the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson, but getting involved in a heated exchange with Abhishek Sharma and (stooping low) by making controversial war-related gestures, Haris brought attention to his actions. Playing his second game in this tournament, Haris called for online hate for mocking the fans by doing actions of planes getting crashed, in reference to rumours of Pakistan downing India’s six Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor. Also read | Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma fumes over Pakistan's 'verbal volley' tactics - WATCH Standing near the boundary rope during India’s game, the fans recorded Rauf making (controversial) war-related actions, putting his and his team’s reputation on the line amid the handshake saga that already jolted Pakistan Cricket in this edition. Watch Video –

Standing near the boundary rope during India’s game, the fans recorded Rauf making (controversial) war-related actions, putting his and his team’s reputation on the line amid the handshake saga that already jolted Pakistan Cricket in this edition.

Asia Cup: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf mocks Indian fans with ‘ugly war gesture’; sparks controversy – WATCH

In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, India defeated Pakistan by six wickets on Sunday (Sep 21) after successfully chasing down 172 with seven balls remaining at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Tilak Varma finished the game with a six over long-off, followed by a boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi in the 19th over. India reached the target comfortably, with Tilak and Hardik Pandya walking off without shaking hands with the Pakistani players. It marked the second time in this Asia Cup that Indian players skipped the customary handshake after defeating Pakistan. Earlier in the group stage, India won by seven wickets, and captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube had also walked off without greeting the Pakistani team.<h2>What happened in the India vs Pakistan game?</h2>Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and decided to bowl first. Pakistan made a change at the top of the order, with Fakhar Zaman replacing Saim Ayub as an opener, and it paid off. Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan attacked the Indian bowlers during the Powerplay.&nbsp;India made a strong comeback in the second half of Pakistan's innings, with all-rounder Shivam Dube taking two crucial wickets (of Sahibzada Farhan (58) and Saim Ayub (21). Despite the momentum break, Pakistan managed to post a good total of 171/5 in 20 overs.&nbsp;Chasing 172 runs to win, India comfortably achieved the target with seven balls to spare, thanks to solid contributions from Abhishek Sharma (74) and Shubman Gill (47). The match also had some tense moments, as Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf exchanged words with Abhishek and Shubman, but both Indian players responded well with their batting.&nbsp;&nbsp;With this win, India topped the Super 4 table, with Bangladesh, who defeated Sri Lanka the day before, sitting in the second position due to their lower net run rate. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are yet to attain points and are in third and fourth place, respectively.<h2>Asia Cup 2025 Super Four updated points table</h2>Points table after the match between India and Pakistan

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team</td><td>Matches</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Points</td><td>Net Run Rate</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0.689</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0.121</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>-0.121</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>-0.689</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

India's Abhishek Sharma is adjudged as the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock of 74 off just 39 balls.

In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, India defeated Pakistan by six wickets on Sunday (Sep 21) after successfully chasing down 172 with seven balls remaining at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Tilak Varma finished the game with a six over long-off, followed by a boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi in the 19th over. India reached the target comfortably, with Tilak and Hardik Pandya walking off without shaking hands with the Pakistani players. It marked the second time in this Asia Cup that Indian players skipped the customary handshake after defeating Pakistan. Earlier in the group stage, India won by seven wickets, and captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube had also walked off without greeting the Pakistani team. What happened in the India vs Pakistan game? Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and decided to bowl first. Pakistan made a change at the top of the order, with Fakhar Zaman replacing Saim Ayub as an opener, and it paid off. Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan attacked the Indian bowlers during the Powerplay. India made a strong comeback in the second half of Pakistan's innings, with all-rounder Shivam Dube taking two crucial wickets (of Sahibzada Farhan (58) and Saim Ayub (21). Despite the momentum break, Pakistan managed to post a good total of 171/5 in 20 overs. Chasing 172 runs to win, India comfortably achieved the target with seven balls to spare, thanks to solid contributions from Abhishek Sharma (74) and Shubman Gill (47). The match also had some tense moments, as Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf exchanged words with Abhishek and Shubman, but both Indian players responded well with their batting. With this win, India topped the Super 4 table, with Bangladesh, who defeated Sri Lanka the day before, sitting in the second position due to their lower net run rate. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are yet to attain points and are in third and fourth place, respectively. Asia Cup 2025 Super Four updated points table Points table after the match between India and Pakistan

India's Abhishek Sharma is adjudged as the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock of 74 off just 39&nbsp;balls.&nbsp;

Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: India beat Pakistan to top Super 4 table

Indian T20I opener Abhishek Sharma has turned heads in international cricket with his batting style, range, and attacking approach. Against Pakistan in India’s Super Four tie in the Asia Cup 2025, he showed why he is highly rated. Taking on Pakistan’s premier seamer, Shaheen Shah Afridi, from the word go, Abhishek set the tone for the run chase, with India eventually completing it with six wickets and seven balls remaining. However, there were moments during the second innings when Pakistani quicks got involved in verbal volleys with Abhishek, sharing tense moments with Shaheen and Haris Rauf.&nbsp;While both <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-abhishek-sharma-shaheen-afridi-tie-up-in-verbal-volley-video-goes-viral-1758476437826">exchanged words after Abhishek whacked a six off Shaheen’s first ball over the fine leg</a>, Sharma and Rauf were on record throwing verbal punches at each other during the Powerplay. Although the stump mike failed to record their conversations, lip readers could predict nothing less than swearing.&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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Abhishek, however, reverted with his runs, slamming a match-winning 74 off 39 balls, including five sixes and six fours. He and Shubman Gill stitched a 105-run stand for the first wicket inside ten overs, dominating Pakistani bowlers for fun. From Shaheen to Rauf, from Abrar to Faheem, Abhishek cleared boundaries against all. &nbsp;Speaking at the post-match presser, the emerging superstar said, “Today was pretty simple, the way they were coming out to us without any reason, I did not like it at all. That's why I went after them. I wanted to deliver for the team.” &nbsp;“(On his stand with Gill) We have been playing since school days; we enjoy each other's company, we thought we would do it, and today was the day. The way he was giving it back, I really enjoyed it.&nbsp; &nbsp;“If you see someone playing like this, it's because the team supports me and they back me. That's the intent I show, and I'm practicing really hard, and if it's my day, I'm gonna win it for my team,” he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Team India’s six-wicket win in Dubai helps them sit at the top of the points table with a better NRR than Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka and Pakistan occupy the bottom two places.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Men in Blue will next face Bangladesh on Wednesday (Sep 24) in Dubai.

Abhishek Sharma completed a match-winning fifty against Pakistan in Asia Cup's Super Four tie.

Indian T20I opener Abhishek Sharma has turned heads in international cricket with his batting style, range, and attacking approach. Against Pakistan in India’s Super Four tie in the Asia Cup 2025, he showed why he is highly rated. Taking on Pakistan’s premier seamer, Shaheen Shah Afridi, from the word go, Abhishek set the tone for the run chase, with India eventually completing it with six wickets and seven balls remaining. However, there were moments during the second innings when Pakistani quicks got involved in verbal volleys with Abhishek, sharing tense moments with Shaheen and Haris Rauf. While both exchanged words after Abhishek whacked a six off Shaheen’s first ball over the fine leg, Sharma and Rauf were on record throwing verbal punches at each other during the Powerplay. Although the stump mike failed to record their conversations, lip readers could predict nothing less than swearing. WATCH VIDEO -

Abhishek Sharma completed a match-winning fifty against Pakistan in Asia Cup's Super Four tie.

Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma fumes over Pakistan's 'verbal volley' tactics - WATCH

In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India’s innings got off to an exciting start as star opener Abhishek Sharma hit a six off the very first ball bowled by Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. The ball was short on the leg stump, with Abhishek pulling it perfectly, sending the top-edged shot straight to the fine leg boundary. That shot made the atmosphere more intense as Abhishek and Shaheen exchanged words. The combination of the huge six and the heated words among them added more excitement to the match.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-super-four-pakistan-opener-sahibzada-farhan-gun-firing-celebration-sparks-debate-1758471775214">IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Super Four: Pakistan opener's 'gun-firing' celebration sparks debate</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">FIRST BALL SIX BY ABHISHEK SHARMA AGAINST SHAHEEN AFRIDI 🤯 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsPAK</a> <a href="https://t.co/ISsUBoTPgE">pic.twitter.com/ISsUBoTPgE</a>&mdash; VIKAS (@Vikas662005) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vikas662005/status/1969809088805847138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier, after losing the toss, Pakistan went to bat first and started their innings on a strong note, thanks to Sahibzada Farhan’s explosive batting. Farhan scored 58 runs off just 45 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes. He also formed a 72-run partnership with Saim Ayub for the second wicket.&nbsp;However, the momentum shifted towards India when bowlers Shivam Dubey and Varun Chakravarthy picked up crucial wickets at the right time. Indian bowlers stopped Pakistani batters from hitting boundaries in the middle overs and slowed their run rate. Although Pakistan managed to score 42 runs in the last three overs to reach 171/5.<h2>India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Super Four, Dubai</h2>Team India clinched a crucial six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their Super Four tie in the Asia Cup 2025. Although the bowlers struggled and the fielders also made massive blunders, the batting saved the day for India. The Men in Blue won by seven balls remaining, taking an early lead in this Super Four stage. While Jasprit Bumrah leaked runs, conceding 45 in four overs without picking a wicket, all-rounder Shivam Dube was the pick of the bowlers, returning with two wickets.&nbsp;Talking of the run chase, the openers set the tone for India, with Abhishek and Shubman Gill adding 105 for the first wicket. A few wickets here and there couldn't break India's momentum, as Tilak Varma's handy knock (30* off 22 balls) helped the team cross the line.

India’s innings got off to an exciting start in the ongoing Asia Cup match against Pakistan, as star opener Abhishek Sharma hit a six off the very first ball bowled by Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.

In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India’s innings got off to an exciting start as star opener Abhishek Sharma hit a six off the very first ball bowled by Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. The ball was short on the leg stump, with Abhishek pulling it perfectly, sending the top-edged shot straight to the fine leg boundary. That shot made the atmosphere more intense as Abhishek and Shaheen exchanged words. The combination of the huge six and the heated words among them added more excitement to the match. Also Read - IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Super Four: Pakistan opener's 'gun-firing' celebration sparks debate

India’s innings got off to an exciting start in the ongoing Asia Cup match against Pakistan, as star opener Abhishek Sharma hit a six off the very first ball bowled by Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.

WATCH - Abhishek Sharma-Shaheen Afridi tie up in verbal volley, video goes viral

In the ongoing Asia Cup Super Four match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan scored a gritty half-century, celebrating it with a questionable 'gun-firing' gesture after hitting a huge six off Axar Patel. During his innings, he hit five boundaries and three sixes, taking on India's tough bowling attack. His fifty helped Pakistan score 91 runs in the first 10 overs of the high-pressure match.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-captains-avoid-handshake-at-toss-for-second-time-less-crowd-a-worry-1758465562141">India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: Captains avoid handshake at toss for second time; less crowd a worry</a>&nbsp;Although he started slowly, Farhan picked up the pace after Fakhar Zaman got out. He reached his fifty in just 34 balls, and he also got a bit lucky in the beginning, as India's Abhishek Sharma dropped him twice.Farhan’s performance was an improved show from his group stage 40-run knock against India, where he took 44 balls.

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Meanwhile, it is the second match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup. In the group stage, India beat their arch-rivals easily by seven wickets. However, Farhan's fantastic half-century helped Pakistan post a fighting 171/5.<h2>India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Super Four, Dubai</h2>Pakistan got off to a flyer against India in their Super Four tie. After getting two lifelines earlier, they received more as Indian fielders looked complacent out in the middle. Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan scored a fantastic 58, with handy contributions from the lower order helping their cause, as the Men in Green posted 171 for five.&nbsp; &nbsp; Late blitz from all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, who smoked two sixes and a four off eight balls in his unbeaten 20, saw another dropped catch in the last over, with Shubman Gill being the culprit. &nbsp; For Indi, Shivam Dube was the pick of the bowlers, returning with two wickets, while ace quick Jasprit Bumrah looked out of sorts, conceding 45 from four overs without picking a wicket.

Sahibzada Farhan celebrated his half-century with a 'gun-firing' gesture after hitting a huge six off Axar Patel during India's tie in Dubai. During his innings, he hit five boundaries and three sixes, taking on India's bowling attack. 

In the ongoing Asia Cup Super Four match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan scored a gritty half-century, celebrating it with a questionable 'gun-firing' gesture after hitting a huge six off Axar Patel. During his innings, he hit five boundaries and three sixes, taking on India's tough bowling attack. His fifty helped Pakistan score 91 runs in the first 10 overs of the high-pressure match. Also Read - India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: Captains avoid handshake at toss for second time; less crowd a worry Although he started slowly, Farhan picked up the pace after Fakhar Zaman got out. He reached his fifty in just 34 balls, and he also got a bit lucky in the beginning, as India's Abhishek Sharma dropped him twice. Farhan’s performance was an improved show from his group stage 40-run knock against India, where he took 44 balls.

Sahibzada Farhan celebrated his half-century with a 'gun-firing' gesture after hitting a huge six off Axar Patel during India's tie in Dubai. During his innings, he hit five boundaries and three sixes, taking on India's bowling attack.&nbsp;

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Super Four: Pakistan opener's 'gun-firing' celebration sparks debate

In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match between India and Pakistan, Indian players committed several fielding blunders to give Pakistan lifelines. The match started dramatically at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Sep 21) after Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl; Pakistan made a change at the top; instead of their regular opener Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman opened with Sahibzada Farhan.&nbsp;&nbsp;For India, Hardik Pandya bowled the first over to Pakistan's Farhan, who hit the first ball to cover-point. After the shot, Farhan immediately took off his gloves and called for the physio. The cameras showed heavy tape on his right hand. It seemed the ball had hit him near the handle, causing a shocking feeling.&nbsp;The very next ball, Farhan tried to play a shot across the line but edged it to third man, where Abhishek Sharma was fielding, only for him to misjudge the catch and drop an easy opportunity.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-captains-avoid-handshake-at-toss-for-second-time-less-crowd-a-worry-1758465562141">India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: Captains avoid handshake at toss for second time; less crowd a worry</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Abhishek Sharma drops a catch of Sahibzada Farhan in Super Fours of Asia Cup 2025. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsiaCup2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsiaCup2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvPAK</a> <a href="https://t.co/dd96Kd5cUS">pic.twitter.com/dd96Kd5cUS</a>&mdash; ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICCAsiaCricket/status/1969773412374774163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Later, after three overs, Kuldeep Yadav also dropped a simple catch off Varun Chakaravarthy. Ayub tried to sweep the spinner but got a leading edge, sending the ball high in the air. Kuldeep had enough time to catch it, but unfortunately, he dropped it.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsiaCupT20?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsiaCupT20</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakVsInd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakVsInd</a> 2ND CATCH DROP BY INDIA. - Kuldeep Yadav drops the catch of Saim Ayub. <a href="https://t.co/PnF9whZ8DI">pic.twitter.com/PnF9whZ8DI</a>&mdash; Kshitij (@Kshitij45__) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kshitij45__/status/1969780120664875061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pakistan got off to a flyer against India in their Super Four tie. After getting two lifelines earlier, they received more as Indian fielders looked complacent out in the middle. Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan scored a fantastic 58, with handy contributions from the lower order helping their cause, as the Men in Green posted 171 for five.&nbsp;Late blitz from all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, who smoked two sixes and a four off eight balls in his unbeaten 20, saw another dropped catch in the last over, with Shubman Gill being the culprit.&nbsp;

India's Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav combined to drop three catches in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 21).

In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match between India and Pakistan, Indian players committed several fielding blunders to give Pakistan lifelines. The match started dramatically at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Sep 21) after Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl; Pakistan made a change at the top; instead of their regular opener Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman opened with Sahibzada Farhan. For India, Hardik Pandya bowled the first over to Pakistan's Farhan, who hit the first ball to cover-point. After the shot, Farhan immediately took off his gloves and called for the physio. The cameras showed heavy tape on his right hand. It seemed the ball had hit him near the handle, causing a shocking feeling. The very next ball, Farhan tried to play a shot across the line but edged it to third man, where Abhishek Sharma was fielding, only for him to misjudge the catch and drop an easy opportunity. Also Read - India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: Captains avoid handshake at toss for second time; less crowd a worry

India's Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav combined to drop three catches in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 21).

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Super Four: Indian players commit fielding blunders as Pakistan post 171/5

For a second time in a row, the two captains, Suryakumar Yadav from India and Salman Agha from Pakistan, avoided a handshake at the toss during the side’s Super Four Asia Cup match in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 21). Following the handshake row after their group game the previous Sunday, which made headlines worldwide, the two captains maintained their stance of not approaching for the customary handshake at the toss, indicating that tensions between the two countries continue to remain high. Moreover, Andy Pycroft secured his position as the tournament’s match referee despite PCB’s dire effort to release him from his post over the infamous handshake saga.&nbsp;Meanwhile, India won the toss and elected to bowl first against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Salman called out the toss only for the coin to fall in favour of SKY, who decided to field first. While India brought in two match-winning bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in place of two seamers, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, Pakistan made as many changes, bringing in Faheem Ashraf and Hussain Talat.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-vs-pakistan-former-opener-slams-pakistan-s-cricket-standards-says-shouldn-t-be-playing-1758437287339">Asia Cup 2025, IND vs PAK: Former opener slams Pakistan's cricket standards, says 'shouldn't be playing...'</a> &nbsp;“We'll bowl first,” Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said at the toss. “Looks a nice track and yesterday there was dew. Since the first round, we were thinking we're playing a knockout tournament, nothing changes. That was a completely different wicket (in Abu Dhabi). Quite normal, just another game. Bumrah and Varun come back for Arshdeep and Harshit.” &nbsp;On the other hand, Salman, looking stiff at the toss, admitted to wanting to bowl first.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Would've bowled first as well. It's a new game, new challenge. The mood is very normal. Pitch looks to be on the slower side. Want to start well with both bat and ball. Two changes. Hasan Nawaz and Khushdil Shah not playing,” Pakistan captain said.&nbsp;<h3>Less crowd a worry &nbsp;</h3>Unlike how the crowd filled the Dubai Stadium during their previous clash, there were plenty of empty seats during the toss time between India and Pakistan's Asia Cup Super-Four game at the same venue, indicating worrying signs for the organisers. &nbsp;Team Sheets for today’s game – &nbsp;India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy &nbsp;Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Moreover, Andy Pycroft secured his position as the tournament’s match referee despite PCB’s dire effort to release him from his post over the infamous handshake saga.

For a second time in a row, the two captains, Suryakumar Yadav from India and Salman Agha from Pakistan, avoided a handshake at the toss during the side’s Super Four Asia Cup match in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 21). Following the handshake row after their group game the previous Sunday, which made headlines worldwide, the two captains maintained their stance of not approaching for the customary handshake at the toss, indicating that tensions between the two countries continue to remain high. Moreover, Andy Pycroft secured his position as the tournament’s match referee despite PCB’s dire effort to release him from his post over the infamous handshake saga. Meanwhile, India won the toss and elected to bowl first against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Salman called out the toss only for the coin to fall in favour of SKY, who decided to field first. While India brought in two match-winning bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in place of two seamers, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, Pakistan made as many changes, bringing in Faheem Ashraf and Hussain Talat. Also read | Asia Cup 2025, IND vs PAK: Former opener slams Pakistan's cricket standards, says 'shouldn't be playing...' “We'll bowl first,” Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said at the toss. “Looks a nice track and yesterday there was dew. Since the first round, we were thinking we're playing a knockout tournament, nothing changes. That was a completely different wicket (in Abu Dhabi). Quite normal, just another game. Bumrah and Varun come back for Arshdeep and Harshit.” On the other hand, Salman, looking stiff at the toss, admitted to wanting to bowl first. “Would've bowled first as well. It's a new game, new challenge. The mood is very normal. Pitch looks to be on the slower side. Want to start well with both bat and ball. Two changes. Hasan Nawaz and Khushdil Shah not playing,” Pakistan captain said. Less crowd a worry Unlike how the crowd filled the Dubai Stadium during their previous clash, there were plenty of empty seats during the toss time between India and Pakistan's Asia Cup Super-Four game at the same venue, indicating worrying signs for the organisers. Team Sheets for today’s game – India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Moreover, Andy Pycroft secured his position as the tournament’s match referee despite PCB’s dire effort to release him from his post over the infamous handshake saga.

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: Captains avoid handshake at toss for second time; less crowd a worry

India and Pakistan will lock horns in Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Sep 21). India finished top of Group A with three straight wins, while Pakistan made it to the Super Fours after defeating UAE. In their earlier meeting during match six, India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in a game filled with controversies, especially when Indian players did not shake hands with the Pakistani players after the match. As this crucial clash approaches, here are the key details you need to know.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-super-four-india-vs-pakistan-match-today-head-to-head-ground-stats-pitch-conditions-and-more-1758440327497">Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, India vs Pakistan match today: Head-to-head, ground stats, pitch conditions and more</a><h3>Five key players to watch in the IND vs PAK match</h3><h2>Kuldeep Yadav (India)</h2>Kuldeep Yadav has been outstanding in the 2025 Asia Cup so far. He was named Player of the Match in India’s first two matches. The left-arm spinner has already taken eight wickets in three matches at an incredible average of 6.00. He could once again be the key bowler for India on Sunday.<h2>Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan)</h2>The attacking opener from Pakistan has built a reputation as a big-hitter of the ball. He has scored 2194 runs in 105 T20Is at a strike rate of 132.32. Zaman’s aggressive starts can put India under pressure early.<h2>Abhishek Sharma (India)</h2>Star Indian opener, Abhishek Sharma, can play a big role with his bat in the upcoming Asia Cup match on Sep 21. He has 634 runs in 20 T20Is at a strike rate of 198.12. If he manages to get a good start again, he will aim to build a big score against Pakistan.<h2>Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan)</h2>Star Pakistani middle-order batter, Sahibzada Farhan, can play a big role with his bat in the upcoming match against India. He has 452 runs in 23 T20Is at a strike rate of 120.53.<h2>Jasprit Bumrah (India)</h2>The experienced Indian right-arm pacer is vital for his team in the powerplay with his deadly yorkers. In 72 T20Is, he has picked up 92 wickets at an average of 17.67 and an economy of 6.29. He can play an important role for India against Pakistan on Sep 21.<h2>Asia Cup 2025: IND vs PAK match prediction</h2>India look stronger on paper and have the upper hand. Pakistan, however, must fight back in the Super Fours and secure a win to stay in the race for the tournament’s final. To challenge India, Pakistan’s players need to step up their game and find a way to stop Suryakumar’s men. We predict India to have an edge.

As India will take on Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, here's a look at the top five players who can play a key role in deciding the result of this match.

India and Pakistan will lock horns in Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Sep 21). India finished top of Group A with three straight wins, while Pakistan made it to the Super Fours after defeating UAE. In their earlier meeting during match six, India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in a game filled with controversies, especially when Indian players did not shake hands with the Pakistani players after the match. As this crucial clash approaches, here are the key details you need to know. Also Read - Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, India vs Pakistan match today: Head-to-head, ground stats, pitch conditions and more Five key players to watch in the IND vs PAK match Kuldeep Yadav (India) Kuldeep Yadav has been outstanding in the 2025 Asia Cup so far. He was named Player of the Match in India’s first two matches. The left-arm spinner has already taken eight wickets in three matches at an incredible average of 6.00. He could once again be the key bowler for India on Sunday. Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) The attacking opener from Pakistan has built a reputation as a big-hitter of the ball. He has scored 2194 runs in 105 T20Is at a strike rate of 132.32. Zaman’s aggressive starts can put India under pressure early. Abhishek Sharma (India) Star Indian opener, Abhishek Sharma, can play a big role with his bat in the upcoming Asia Cup match on Sep 21. He has 634 runs in 20 T20Is at a strike rate of 198.12. If he manages to get a good start again, he will aim to build a big score against Pakistan. Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan) Star Pakistani middle-order batter, Sahibzada Farhan, can play a big role with his bat in the upcoming match against India. He has 452 runs in 23 T20Is at a strike rate of 120.53. Jasprit Bumrah (India) The experienced Indian right-arm pacer is vital for his team in the powerplay with his deadly yorkers. In 72 T20Is, he has picked up 92 wickets at an average of 17.67 and an economy of 6.29. He can play an important role for India against Pakistan on Sep 21. Asia Cup 2025: IND vs PAK match prediction India look stronger on paper and have the upper hand. Pakistan, however, must fight back in the Super Fours and secure a win to stay in the race for the tournament’s final. To challenge India, Pakistan’s players need to step up their game and find a way to stop Suryakumar’s men. We predict India to have an edge.

As India will take on Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, here's a look at the top five players who can play a key role in deciding the result of this match.

Asia Cup 2025, Super Four - Who will win between India vs Pakistan: Match prediction and five key players to watch out for

Former India opener and World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth has slammed Pakistan for their massive drop in standards as they face the Men in Blue on Sunday (Sep 21) in the Asia Cup 2025. The clash at the Dubai International Stadium will be the second time India and Pakistan meet in the Asia Cup. India beat Pakistan by seven wickets last week and will face them again in the Super Four clash.<h2>Srikkanth slams Pakistan</h2>"Going forward, Pakistan shouldn't be playing with the main teams. Have them among the Associate nations and bring a few of the others there here. It's a big thing for Pakistan that they are even allowed to play in such a prestigious tournament," Srikkanth said on the eve of the India vs Pakistan clash.&nbsp;"Pakistan should be removed from the top seven. From hereon, India-Pakistan matches won't attract crowds. India-Pakistan rivalry has become history. This Pakistan team will give us no scare. This is a seventh division team in a Chennai league," said Srikkanth.&nbsp;Despite major changes to the Indian squad, Suryakumar Yadav and Co. were in good form against Pakistan as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets and were no match for the opposition. Pakistan finished as runners-up in Group A and were involved in a huge controversy having delaying their clash against the UAE. They demanded the removal of referee Andy Pycroft as he refused to take action against Indian players for denying a handshake with Pakistani players.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;According to a statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the UAE clash went ahead, their claim stated that match referee Pycroft had apologised for the miscommunication that led to the protest before the UAE match. Pakistan had initially reported Pycroft to the ACC before taking the same to the ICC. PCB had demanded the removal of Pycroft as match referee, who was in charge of the India vs Pakistan clash last Sunday, where the former emerged victorious.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Despite the allegations, Pycroft is all set to take charge of the India vs Pakistan game on Sunday, with the match starting at 8:00 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 7:30 PM IST.

Pakistan finished as runners-up in Group A and were involved in a huge controversy having delaying their clash against the UAE. They demanded the removal of referee Andy Pycroft as he refused to take action against Indian players for denying a handshake with Pakistani players.

Former India opener and World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth has slammed Pakistan for their massive drop in standards as they face the Men in Blue on Sunday (Sep 21) in the Asia Cup 2025. The clash at the Dubai International Stadium will be the second time India and Pakistan meet in the Asia Cup. India beat Pakistan by seven wickets last week and will face them again in the Super Four clash. Srikkanth slams Pakistan "Going forward, Pakistan shouldn't be playing with the main teams. Have them among the Associate nations and bring a few of the others there here. It's a big thing for Pakistan that they are even allowed to play in such a prestigious tournament," Srikkanth said on the eve of the India vs Pakistan clash. "Pakistan should be removed from the top seven. From hereon, India-Pakistan matches won't attract crowds. India-Pakistan rivalry has become history. This Pakistan team will give us no scare. This is a seventh division team in a Chennai league," said Srikkanth. Despite major changes to the Indian squad, Suryakumar Yadav and Co. were in good form against Pakistan as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets and were no match for the opposition. Pakistan finished as runners-up in Group A and were involved in a huge controversy having delaying their clash against the UAE. They demanded the removal of referee Andy Pycroft as he refused to take action against Indian players for denying a handshake with Pakistani players. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details According to a statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the UAE clash went ahead, their claim stated that match referee Pycroft had apologised for the miscommunication that led to the protest before the UAE match. Pakistan had initially reported Pycroft to the ACC before taking the same to the ICC. PCB had demanded the removal of Pycroft as match referee, who was in charge of the India vs Pakistan clash last Sunday, where the former emerged victorious. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Despite the allegations, Pycroft is all set to take charge of the India vs Pakistan game on Sunday, with the match starting at 8:00 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 7:30 PM IST.

Pakistan finished as runners-up in Group A and were involved in a huge controversy having delaying their clash against the UAE. They demanded the removal of referee Andy Pycroft as he refused to take action against Indian players for denying a handshake with Pakistani players.

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India will take on Pakistan in Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Sep 21). India finished top of Group A with three straight wins, while Pakistan made it to the Super Fours after defeating UAE. In their earlier meeting during match six, India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in a game filled with controversies, especially when Indian players did not shake hands with the Pakistani players after the match. As this crucial clash approaches, here's a look at the key stats and details you should know before the game.<h2>Head-to-Head Record - India vs Pakistan</h2>India and Pakistan have faced each other 14 times(since 2007) in T20I matches. India has won 11 of those games, while Pakistan has won three.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-2025-super-four-live-streaming-and-weather-forecast-when-and-where-to-watch-live-in-india-1758357754797">IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, live streaming and weather forecast: When and where to watch live in India</a><h2>Pitch Report - Dubai International Cricket Stadium</h2>The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The powerplay will be very important for both the teams. Pacers will find joy early on with some movement, especially under the lights. Spinners often get into the game in the middle overs, as the dry surface offers grip and turn.<h2>Ground stats - Dubai International Stadium</h2><ul><li>Highest Team Score: India: 212/2 vs Afghanistan (8 Sep 2022)</li><li>Lowest Team Score: West Indies: 55 all out vs England (23 Oct 2021)</li><li>Biggest Win by Runs: India: Won by 101 runs vs Afghanistan (8 Sep 2022)</li><li>Closest Win at Dubai: UAE: Won by 2 runs vs Kuwait (21 Dec 2024)</li></ul><h2>Recent five results in Dubai International Stadium</h2><ul><li>Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets - 20 Sep 2025</li><li>Pakistan beat United Arab Emirates by 41 runs - 17 Sep 2025</li><li>Sri Lanka beat Hong Kong by 4 wickets - 15 Sep 2025</li><li>India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets - 14 Sep 2025</li><li>Pakistan beat Oman by 93 runs - 12 Sep 2025</li></ul>

As the crucial clash between India and Pakistan approaches, here's a look at the key stats and details you should know before the game.

India will take on Pakistan in Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Sep 21). India finished top of Group A with three straight wins, while Pakistan made it to the Super Fours after defeating UAE. In their earlier meeting during match six, India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in a game filled with controversies, especially when Indian players did not shake hands with the Pakistani players after the match. As this crucial clash approaches, here's a look at the key stats and details you should know before the game. Head-to-Head Record - India vs Pakistan India and Pakistan have faced each other 14 times(since 2007) in T20I matches. India has won 11 of those games, while Pakistan has won three. Also Read - IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, live streaming and weather forecast: When and where to watch live in India Pitch Report - Dubai International Cricket Stadium The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The powerplay will be very important for both the teams. Pacers will find joy early on with some movement, especially under the lights. Spinners often get into the game in the middle overs, as the dry surface offers grip and turn. Ground stats - Dubai International Stadium Highest Team Score: India: 212/2 vs Afghanistan (8 Sep 2022) Lowest Team Score: West Indies: 55 all out vs England (23 Oct 2021) Biggest Win by Runs: India: Won by 101 runs vs Afghanistan (8 Sep 2022) Closest Win at Dubai: UAE: Won by 2 runs vs Kuwait (21 Dec 2024) Recent five results in Dubai International Stadium Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets - 20 Sep 2025 Pakistan beat United Arab Emirates by 41 runs - 17 Sep 2025 Sri Lanka beat Hong Kong by 4 wickets - 15 Sep 2025 India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets - 14 Sep 2025 Pakistan beat Oman by 93 runs - 12 Sep 2025

As the crucial clash between India and Pakistan approaches, here's a look at the key stats and details you should know before the game.

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Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has emerged as a front-runner for the president’s role after Roger Binny vacated the top office due to the mandatory age retirement policy. Manhas, who shared a dressing room with Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as coach and at the Delhi state cricket team, is likely to file his nomination in the coming days. On the other hand, Rajeev Shukla and Devajit Saikia are set to continue their current roles of BCCI vice-president and secretary with the Annual General Meeting taking place on Sunday (Sep 28) in New Delhi.<h2>Manhas to take over as BCCI president?</h2>Having never played for India, Manhas has the backing of India’s top brass of cricketing officials, thus making a stronger claim for the post. Binny resigned in August, meaning vice-president Shukla took over the office until the elections are held. There seems to be no opposition to Manhas’s nomination and he will represent the Jammu Kashmir cricket body after having worked as its Director of Cricket during the Sep 28 AGM as per an India Today report.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;While the 45-year-old played the majority of his cricket in Delhi, Manhas was born in Jammu and Kashmir on 12 Oct 1979 and later returned to his native place playing domestic cricket. Manhas played 157 matches and scored 9,714 runs at an average of just under 46, with 27 centuries and 49 fifties for Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. He batted right-handed and occasionally bowled off-spin.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a><h2>Shukla, Saikia to keep respective roles</h2>Despite the new sports bill coming into effect in India, there will be no worries for Shukla and Saikai to retain their current offices. Shukla, a former IPL Chairman, was likely to return to his old role; instead, he will serve as the BCCI vice-president. Saikai, who succeeded Jay Shah as secretary of the board, will also continue in his office. Arun Dhumal, on the other hand, will also continue to feature as the Chairman of the IPL. &nbsp;

Having never played for India, Mithun Manhas has the backing of India’s top brass of cricketing officials, thus making a stronger claim for the post. 

Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has emerged as a front-runner for the president’s role after Roger Binny vacated the top office due to the mandatory age retirement policy. Manhas, who shared a dressing room with Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as coach and at the Delhi state cricket team, is likely to file his nomination in the coming days. On the other hand, Rajeev Shukla and Devajit Saikia are set to continue their current roles of BCCI vice-president and secretary with the Annual General Meeting taking place on Sunday (Sep 28) in New Delhi. Manhas to take over as BCCI president? Having never played for India, Manhas has the backing of India’s top brass of cricketing officials, thus making a stronger claim for the post. Binny resigned in August, meaning vice-president Shukla took over the office until the elections are held. There seems to be no opposition to Manhas’s nomination and he will represent the Jammu Kashmir cricket body after having worked as its Director of Cricket during the Sep 28 AGM as per an India Today report. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) While the 45-year-old played the majority of his cricket in Delhi, Manhas was born in Jammu and Kashmir on 12 Oct 1979 and later returned to his native place playing domestic cricket. Manhas played 157 matches and scored 9,714 runs at an average of just under 46, with 27 centuries and 49 fifties for Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. He batted right-handed and occasionally bowled off-spin. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Shukla, Saikia to keep respective roles Despite the new sports bill coming into effect in India, there will be no worries for Shukla and Saikai to retain their current offices. Shukla, a former IPL Chairman, was likely to return to his old role; instead, he will serve as the BCCI vice-president. Saikai, who succeeded Jay Shah as secretary of the board, will also continue in his office. Arun Dhumal, on the other hand, will also continue to feature as the Chairman of the IPL.

Having never played for India, Mithun Manhas has the backing of India’s top brass of cricketing officials, thus making a stronger claim for the post.&nbsp;

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Records were broken left, right and centre on Saturday (Sep 20) as the Indian women’s team took on Australia as they prepared for the upcoming ODI World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. While the contest had a lot riding on it, it was the Indian women’s team that made the headlines. If you were tuning into the India-Australia women’s match and wondering why the Women in Blue have traded their usual jersey for pink in the final ODI against the visitors at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, here is the reason.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙖 𝘿𝙤𝙩! 🩷<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> will be wearing special pink-coloured jerseys in the Third ODI today to promote Breast Cancer Awareness, in partnership with <a href="https://twitter.com/SBILife?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SBILife</a> 👏👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAUS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> <a href="https://t.co/qnJukLLxoh">pic.twitter.com/qnJukLLxoh</a>&mdash; BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCIWomen/status/1969250164431818851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Why was Indian women’s team wearing pink?</h2>The team was wearing pink to promote breast cancer awareness. This was the first time that India’s women’s team has sported this special jersey. The Board of Control for Cricket in India released a video ahead of the decider in which captain Harmanpreet Kaur said, “Let us make breast self-examination a monthly routine and take a stand against breast cancer.”&nbsp;According to the National Library of Medicine, female breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality in India. The disease accounted for 13.5% of new cancer cases and 10% of cancer-related deaths in 2020.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;In Australia, the Pink Test is held every year at the Sydney Cricket Ground to raise awareness about breast cancer. The entire stadium is transformed, and players wear pink clothing. Former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath lost his wife, Jane, to the disease. After her diagnosis, McGrath founded the McGrath Foundation, which has since collaborated with Cricket Australia every year to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer patients.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Similar Causes in the Past</h2>India’s men’s team has also worn special kits in the past to promote different causes and pay tribute. In 2019, the men’s team wore camouflage caps to honour the soldiers who died in the Pulwama terrorist attack during an ODI against Australia in Ranchi. In 2016, MS Dhoni’s India wore jerseys with their mothers’ names on the back as a gesture of love and recognition for the strongest women in their lives.<h2>Series Decider</h2>Saturday’s game is crucial for the Indian team, with the series currently level at 1–1. India lost the opening ODI of the series by eight wickets but came back stronger in the second ODI, handing Australia their heaviest defeat by runs, a massive 102-run margin. The win also ended the Women in Blue’s eight-match losing streak against Australia in ODIs.If India win today, they will secure their first-ever bilateral ODI series victory over Australia. This match also serves as their last piece of competitive action before the much-awaited Women’s ODI World Cup, which begins on 30 September in Guwahati.

The team was wearing pink to promote breast cancer awareness. This was the first time that India’s women’s team has sported this special jersey. 

Records were broken left, right and centre on Saturday (Sep 20) as the Indian women’s team took on Australia as they prepared for the upcoming ODI World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. While the contest had a lot riding on it, it was the Indian women’s team that made the headlines. If you were tuning into the India-Australia women’s match and wondering why the Women in Blue have traded their usual jersey for pink in the final ODI against the visitors at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, here is the reason.

The team was wearing pink to promote breast cancer awareness. This was the first time that India’s women’s team has sported this special jersey.&nbsp;

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