India destroyed Pakistan in Asia Cup t20 Cup, 2025

This was the most anticipated match of the Asia Cup 2025.
Result: India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in a one-sided contest.
Pakistan’s Innings:
- Pakistan, batting first, were bowled out for just 127 runs.
- Their top order collapsed quickly under pressure, with Indian spinners completely dominating.
- Mohammad Rizwan tried to anchor but couldn’t convert.
India’s Bowling Heroes:
- Kuldeep Yadav: 3 wickets for 18 runs.
- Axar Patel: 2 wickets for 18 runs.
- The spin duo dismantled Pakistan’s batting, especially in the middle overs.
India’s Chase:
- India chased down the target in just 15.5 overs.
- Captain Suryakumar Yadav played a calm and classy knock of 47 (not out)* to guide the team home.
- Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma gave attacking cameos that kept the required run rate low.
Impact: India’s strong performance established them as one of the top contenders for the Asia Cup title.

After India’s victory, a huge controversy erupted:
- The Indian players did not shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts at the end of the match.
- The same behaviour was noticed at the toss ceremony and post-match formalities.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Reaction:
- The PCB lodged an official protest with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), calling it “unsportsmanlike” and against the spirit of the game.
- They argued that cricket should remain separate from political tensions.
Indian Team’s Standpoint:
- India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav clarified that the team’s stance was aligned with Indian government directives.
- He dedicated the win to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, which had taken place days earlier.
Resulting Tensions:
- This incident added political heat to the Asia Cup, with debates across media and cricket boards about whether sports and politics should be mixed.

Pakistan bounced back earlier in the tournament with a 93-run win over Oman.
Pakistan Batting:
- Young wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris top-scored with a brilliant 66 runs.
- Other contributions came from middle order players, ensuring a healthy total.
Oman’s Collapse:
- Oman was bundled out for just 67 runs, completely outclassed by Pakistan’s pace and spin attack.
Significance: This win gave Pakistan an early boost in net run rate and confidence before facing India.

Result: Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in another key Asia Cup group game.
Sri Lanka’s Star:
- Pathum Nissanka scored crucial runs and, in the process, became the fastest Sri Lankan player to reach 2000 T20 international runs, breaking previous records.
Bangladesh’s Struggle:
- Their batting lacked stability, with only a few players contributing meaningfully.
- Bowlers tried to defend but Sri Lanka’s batting lineup chased comfortably.

🌍 Other International Cricket Developments

Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s star batter and former captain, signed a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
Along with him, players like Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert also opted for similar flexible contracts.
Why Casual Contracts?
- These deals allow players to participate in global T20 franchise leagues (like IPL, CPL, SA20, etc.) while still being available for major ICC tournaments such as the T20 World Cup.
Impact on Series:
- Williamson confirmed he will miss the upcoming T20I series against Australia starting 1 October 2025 in Mount Maunganui.
- However, he assured he will be available for New Zealand’s 2026 T20 World Cup campaign.
Broader Trend:
- This reflects a global shift where boards are becoming flexible with star players to balance franchise cricket and national duties.

✅ Summary of Key Points (12-15 Sep 2025):

India crushed Pakistan by 7 wickets in the Asia Cup (14 Sep).
Big no-handshake controversy between India & Pakistan raised tensions.
Pakistan earlier thrashed Oman; Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh with Nissanka setting a record.
New Zealand introduced casual contracts for star players like Kane Williamson to retain them for ICC tournaments while allowing franchise freedom.