India Bowl Out Pakistan for 127 in High-Voltage Asia Cup Clash

Dubai, Sept. 14, 2025 - India’s spinners strangled Pakistan to 127 for nine in their Group A encounter at the Asia Cup, with Kuldeep Yadav’s 3 for 18 and Axar Patel’s double strike setting the tone for a one-sided contest.

Nut Graf India’s wrist-spin trio seized control in the middle overs, exploiting a slow, tacky track and wrapping up Pakistan’s innings just before the powerplay marker. The result underlines India’s depth in spin options and cements their status as tournament favourites.

Spin Duo Strangles Pakistan

Hardik Pandya’s first-over wicket of Saim Ayub put Pakistan on the back foot immediately.
Jasprit Bumrah then removed Mohammad Haris in the second over to intensify the pressure.
Kuldeep Yadav claimed three key scalps, including back-to-back dismissals of Hasan and Mohammad Nawaz.
Axar Patel trapped Fakhar Zaman and skipper Salman Ali Agha lbw in a single over to leave Pakistan reeling at 49 for four.

Farhan’s Fightback Fails Sahibzada Farhan’s patient 40 off 44 balls provided the lone resistance, but no other batter managed to build a meaningful partnership. Late cameos by Shaheen Afridi (33 off 16) and Faheem Ashraf (16 off 7) pushed the total past 120, but India’s relentless spin attack never wavered.

India’s Chase Set Up Chasing a modest 128, India will open with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill under lights at Dubai International Stadium tomorrow. With dew expected to play a factor, India’s batting-heavy lineup boasts the firepower to seal an emphatic victory.

Key Performers

Kuldeep Yadav (India): 3-0-18-3
Axar Patel (India): 4-0-18-2
Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan): 40 (44)

Subsequent fixtures will see India face the UAE on Sept. 16, while Pakistan regroup for an away contest against Oman.