Suryakumar Yadav did not get runs with the bat but he did hit the ball out of the park in his post-match press conference. The India vs Pakistan clash ended with yet another win for the Indian team on Sunday in Dubai. The Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match marked India’s 7th successive win over their rivals in a span of 3 years.
The IND vs PAK clash was not without its usual drama in Dubai on Sunday. Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands at the toss and the Indian team maintained their stance of not doing so even after securing the win. During the game, words were exchanged, and umpire Sohel Gazi had to intervene once during the second innings.
While both teams were at their tipping points, Surya suggested that India’s record meant that it wasn’t a rivalry anymore. While against Oman, the Indian captain was gracious to share his advice and click a picture. Two days later for Pakistan, Yadav did not mince his words.
Suryakumar Yadav vs Pakistan
“You guys should stop asking about the rivalry. If the two teams are playing 15-20 games & the scoreline is 7-7 or 8-7, then it is called rivalry. If the scoreline is 10-1 or 13-0, I don’t know the exact number but this is not a rivalry anymore,” Suryakumar Yadav said in his post match press conference.
India have now won the last 7 games across formats against Pakistan since 2022. Overall in T20Is, the Men in Blue registered their 12th win in 15 matches against their neighbours.
On Sunday, chasing 172 to win, India eventually reached the mark with 7 balls to spare. Abhishek Sharma had effectively killed the chase with a 39-ball 74. Pakistan, in fact, rode their luck while batting with as many as 4 dropped catches by the Indian team.
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