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Pakistan's dominance continues even after two defeats! Shaheen Afridi challenges India to reach the final
Dubai, September 24, 2025 (Lokmat Representative): The Asia Cup cricket tournament, which is currently in full swing in Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, has created a wave of excitement in the hearts of cricket fans. In this tournament, the teams of two mutually hostile countries, India and Pakistan, had to face each other twice in the group stage and the Super Four stage. In both these matches, the Indian team defeated Pakistan directly and effectively. However, even after these two defeats, the enthusiasm and confidence of the Pakistani team remains intact. Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has now directly challenged India, saying, "Let's see in the final," and he is responding to India's claims of victory. This challenge is for the final match of the Asia Cup, where the two teams will clash only once and that too is likely to be a thriller.
The Asia Cup 2025 tournament began from September 19 and will continue till October 3. This year, the tournament, which will be played in the T20 format, is being held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The participating teams include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and the host UAE. There are two groups in the group stage, and the top two teams from each group will make their debut in the Super Four round. India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the group stage and then by 6 wickets in the Super Four round. Although these victories have given India a strong position in the tournament, Pakistan has also performed well in other matches and kept its chances of entering the final alive.
The dominance of the Indian batsmen was the reason behind Pakistan's defeat. In the group stage match, India reached the target of 158 runs in 13.2 overs. In this, Suryakumar Yadav scored a half-century, while opener Rohit Sharma gave an aggressive start. In the Super Four round too, Pakistan easily achieved the target of 145 runs, in which Suryakumar Yadav was again the star performer. Yadav had recently said in an interview about Pakistan, "Now the competition in India-Pakistan matches has reduced. We now dominate them." Shaheen Shah Afridi has reacted strongly to this statement. "That is their opinion, let them speak. Let's see in the next meeting. We are here to win the Asia Cup and we will give our full strength. If we meet in the final, we will see there," Afridi said clearly. His statement has created excitement among Pakistani fans, with the hashtags #AsiaCup2025 and #IndVsPak2025 trending on social media. Shaheen Shah Afridi is Pakistan's leading fast bowler, and his sharp yorkers and swing bowling have troubled Indian batsmen many times. However, he could not perform as expected in this tournament. Still, Afridi, while motivating the team, said, "Defeats are learning opportunities. We will do well in the matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and reach the final." Pakistan recently defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets, making the Super Four round very competitive. Thursday's Pakistan-Bangladesh match will be important for Pakistan, as the winner will open the doors to the final round. India also won against Afghanistan, and the chances of the two teams meeting each other in the final are more than 70 percent.
Due to the Indo-Pakistan rivalry, these matches always take on a political color. Despite India's opposition to playing against Pakistan, the BCCI participated in this tournament under pressure from the Asian Cricket Council. However, the Indian team satisfied the fans with an amazing performance on the field. Led by captain Rohit Sharma and captain Virat Kohli (if he returns), India defeated Pakistan with aggressive batting and strong bowling. On the other hand, the Pakistani team has players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Hasan Ali, who can turn the match around at any time. With the challenge of Shaheen Afridi, the excitement for the final has increased, and cricket fans are waiting with batted balls.
When cricket experts were consulted on the backdrop of this tournament, they said, "India's current form is great, but Pakistan's fighting spirit can give them success at any time. If India-Pak clash in the final, it will be immortalized in history." The hashtags #ShahinShahAfridi and #SuryakumarYadav are going viral on social media, and fans are showering comments on both sides. The Asia Cup 2025 tournament is not just about cricket, but also a confluence of emotions between two countries. Even if Pakistan's torah remains intact, the Indian team is ready for the final. Only time will tell what will happen now.
Dubai, September 24, 2025 (Lokmat Representative): The Asia Cup cricket tournament, which is currently in full swing in Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, has created a wave of excitement in the hearts of cricket fans. In this tournament, the teams of two mutually hostile countries, India and Pakistan, had to face each other twice in the group stage and the Super Four stage. In both these matches, the Indian team defeated Pakistan directly and effectively. However, even after these two defeats, the enthusiasm and confidence of the Pakistani team remains intact. Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has now directly challenged India, saying, "Let's see in the final," and he is responding to India's claims of victory. This challenge is for the final match of the Asia Cup, where the two teams will clash only once and that too is likely to be a thriller.
The Asia Cup 2025 tournament began from September 19 and will continue till October 3. This year, the tournament, which will be played in the T20 format, is being held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The participating teams include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and the host UAE. There are two groups in the group stage, and the top two teams from each group will make their debut in the Super Four round. India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the group stage and then by 6 wickets in the Super Four round. Although these victories have given India a strong position in the tournament, Pakistan has also performed well in other matches and kept its chances of entering the final alive.
The dominance of the Indian batsmen was the reason behind Pakistan's defeat. In the group stage match, India reached the target of 158 runs in 13.2 overs. In this, Suryakumar Yadav scored a half-century, while opener Rohit Sharma gave an aggressive start. In the Super Four round too, Pakistan easily achieved the target of 145 runs, in which Suryakumar Yadav was again the star performer. Yadav had recently said in an interview about Pakistan, "Now the competition in India-Pakistan matches has reduced. We now dominate them." Shaheen Shah Afridi has reacted strongly to this statement. "That is their opinion, let them speak. Let's see in the next meeting. We are here to win the Asia Cup and we will give our full strength. If we meet in the final, we will see there," Afridi said clearly. His statement has created excitement among Pakistani fans, with the hashtags #AsiaCup2025 and #IndVsPak2025 trending on social media. Shaheen Shah Afridi is Pakistan's leading fast bowler, and his sharp yorkers and swing bowling have troubled Indian batsmen many times. However, he could not perform as expected in this tournament. Still, Afridi, while motivating the team, said, "Defeats are learning opportunities. We will do well in the matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and reach the final." Pakistan recently defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets, making the Super Four round very competitive. Thursday's Pakistan-Bangladesh match will be important for Pakistan, as the winner will open the doors to the final round. India also won against Afghanistan, and the chances of the two teams meeting each other in the final are more than 70 percent.
Due to the Indo-Pakistan rivalry, these matches always take on a political color. Despite India's opposition to playing against Pakistan, the BCCI participated in this tournament under pressure from the Asian Cricket Council. However, the Indian team satisfied the fans with an amazing performance on the field. Led by captain Rohit Sharma and captain Virat Kohli (if he returns), India defeated Pakistan with aggressive batting and strong bowling. On the other hand, the Pakistani team has players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Hasan Ali, who can turn the match around at any time. With the challenge of Shaheen Afridi, the excitement for the final has increased, and cricket fans are waiting with batted balls.
When cricket experts were consulted on the backdrop of this tournament, they said, "India's current form is great, but Pakistan's fighting spirit can give them success at any time. If India-Pak clash in the final, it will be immortalized in history." The hashtags #ShahinShahAfridi and #SuryakumarYadav are going viral on social media, and fans are showering comments on both sides. The Asia Cup 2025 tournament is not just about cricket, but also a confluence of emotions between two countries. Even if Pakistan's torah remains intact, the Indian team is ready for the final. Only time will tell what will happen now.
The Asia Cup 2025 tournament began from September 19 and will continue till October 3. This year, the tournament, which will be played in the T20 format, is being held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The participating teams include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and the host UAE. There are two groups in the group stage, and the top two teams from each group will make their debut in the Super Four round. India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the group stage and then by 6 wickets in the Super Four round. Although these victories have given India a strong position in the tournament, Pakistan has also performed well in other matches and kept its chances of entering the final alive.
The dominance of the Indian batsmen was the reason behind Pakistan's defeat. In the group stage match, India reached the target of 158 runs in 13.2 overs. In this, Suryakumar Yadav scored a half-century, while opener Rohit Sharma gave an aggressive start. In the Super Four round too, Pakistan easily achieved the target of 145 runs, in which Suryakumar Yadav was again the star performer. Yadav had recently said in an interview about Pakistan, "Now the competition in India-Pakistan matches has reduced. We now dominate them." Shaheen Shah Afridi has reacted strongly to this statement. "That is their opinion, let them speak. Let's see in the next meeting. We are here to win the Asia Cup and we will give our full strength. If we meet in the final, we will see there," Afridi said clearly. His statement has created excitement among Pakistani fans, with the hashtags #AsiaCup2025 and #IndVsPak2025 trending on social media. Shaheen Shah Afridi is Pakistan's leading fast bowler, and his sharp yorkers and swing bowling have troubled Indian batsmen many times. However, he could not perform as expected in this tournament. Still, Afridi, while motivating the team, said, "Defeats are learning opportunities. We will do well in the matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and reach the final." Pakistan recently defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets, making the Super Four round very competitive. Thursday's Pakistan-Bangladesh match will be important for Pakistan, as the winner will open the doors to the final round. India also won against Afghanistan, and the chances of the two teams meeting each other in the final are more than 70 percent.
Due to the Indo-Pakistan rivalry, these matches always take on a political color. Despite India's opposition to playing against Pakistan, the BCCI participated in this tournament under pressure from the Asian Cricket Council. However, the Indian team satisfied the fans with an amazing performance on the field. Led by captain Rohit Sharma and captain Virat Kohli (if he returns), India defeated Pakistan with aggressive batting and strong bowling. On the other hand, the Pakistani team has players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Hasan Ali, who can turn the match around at any time. With the challenge of Shaheen Afridi, the excitement for the final has increased, and cricket fans are waiting with batted balls.
When cricket experts were consulted on the backdrop of this tournament, they said, "India's current form is great, but Pakistan's fighting spirit can give them success at any time. If India-Pak clash in the final, it will be immortalized in history." The hashtags #ShahinShahAfridi and #SuryakumarYadav are going viral on social media, and fans are showering comments on both sides. The Asia Cup 2025 tournament is not just about cricket, but also a confluence of emotions between two countries. Even if Pakistan's torah remains intact, the Indian team is ready for the final. Only time will tell what will happen now.
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