India once again thumped Pakistan as the arch-rivals faced off in a high-voltage Super 4s clash at the 2025 Asia Cup. The Men In Blue registered a 6-wicket victory over Pakistan, which gave them their first victory at the Super 4s stage.
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Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has now reflected on his thoughts over the clash, remarking that the Pakistan side played better cricket this time around.
Pakistan played better cricket against India, says Manjrekar
The Pakistani side displayed a much better performance against Team India as they took on the World Champions in a Super 4s clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India crushed Pakistan when the two sides met during the group stages, as the Men In Green were completely outplayed in all departments. Pakistan, however, showed a much more resilient and better fight against the World No.1 side this time around.
Sanjay Manjekar took to X (Formerly Twitter), as he mentioned that India was definitely the better side, but Pakistan also played good cricket in this encounter, compared to their previous results against India.
"Well done, Abhishek, well done, Gill, but let’s not forget Dube’s contribution today. Crucial. Pakistan was better tonight, but India just have too much ability," wrote Manjrekar.
Well done, Abhishek, well done, Gill, but let’s not forget Dube’s contribution today. Crucial. Pakistan was better tonight, but India just have too much ability! 👏👏👏#AsiaCupT20
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) September 21, 2025
Pakistan batted much better this time around, as they registered a good total of 171 batting first. Their batters took on Jasprit Bumrah, as the Indian magician had a rare off day. India's fielding was not up to the mark as they dropped a couple of catches.
India, however, was dominant with the bat, with Abhishek Sharma registering a wonderful half-century (74 off 39) and Gill accompanying his statesman with a gritty 47 as the two registered a 100-run partnership to put India in a commanding position.
Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya gave India the finishing touches as the Men In Blue registered their second victory against Pakistan in the 2025 edition of the Asia Cup and their overall seventh consecutive victory against their rivals in International cricket.