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Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai; Abhishek Sharma hits 74 off 39

On 21 September 2025, in Dubai, India beat Pakistan by six wickets in an Asia Cup Super Four match, chasing 172 with seven balls to spare after a 105-run opening stand between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill.

Summary

On 21 September 2025, in Dubai, defending champions India beat Pakistan by six wickets in a Super Four match of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, their second win over Pakistan in the tournament. Pakistan made 171 for 5, and India reached the target of 172 with seven balls remaining. Abhishek Sharma scored 74 off 39 balls and put on 105 for the first wicket with Shubman Gill, who made 47 off 28.

Key facts

Match
Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, Super Four, Dubai, 21 Sep 2025
Result
India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets (7 balls to spare)
Pakistan
171/5
Abhishek Sharma
74 off 39 balls
Opening stand
105 runs, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill (47 off 28)

Practice MCQs 3 questions

Q1

By what margin did India beat Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match in Dubai on 21 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 6 wickets

ESPN and Reuters (21 Sep 2025): India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets, reaching the target of 172 with seven balls remaining.

Q2 Advanced

Which Indian batter scored 74 off 39 balls in India's Asia Cup Super Four win over Pakistan on 21 September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Abhishek Sharma

ESPN and Reuters (21 Sep 2025): Abhishek Sharma scored 74 off 39 balls, including six fours and five sixes.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Pakistan Asia Cup Super Four match of 21 September 2025: 1. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill put on 105 runs for the first wicket. 2. Pakistan set India a target of 172. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

ESPN and Reuters (21 Sep 2025): Abhishek and Gill added 105 for the first wicket, and India chased down a target of 172, so both statements are correct.

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