The India vs Pakistan match in the 2025 Asia Cup had everything: tension, protests, political drama, and sky-high expectations. But once the game started? It was over before it began.

What should have been the biggest cricket event of the year turned into a one-sided walkover. India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in just 15.5 overs, leaving fans disappointed and calling it “the worst India-Pakistan match ever.”

Let’s break down how the hype died on the field and what happens next in the tournament.

🏏 Match Summary: A One-Sided Affair

This wasn’t a contest. It was a collapse.

🔻 Pakistan’s Batting Collapse: No Fight, No Fire

Pakistan batted first but never got going. Here’s how their top order fell:

Only Farhan crossed 20. The rest crumbled under pressure.

Indian bowlers dominated:

• Jasprit Bumrah: 1/18 (4 overs)
• Kuldeep Yadav: 3/18 (4 overs) – Wiped out the middle order
• Axar Patel: 2/18 (4 overs) – Tight lines, no mercy

Pakistan’s total of 127/9 was never enough even for a T20.

💥 India’s Chase: Game Over in the Powerplay

India lost Shubman Gill early (10 runs), but Abhishek Sharma exploded.

• 31 runs in just 13 balls
• 4 fours, 2 sixes
• The match was effectively done by the 7th over

Captain Suryakumar Yadav (47* off 37) played calmly, guiding India home with ease. Pakistan’s bowlers, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz, had zero impact.

Final score: 131/3 in 15.5 overs.
No tension. No last-over drama. Just silence from the crowd.

😞 Fans React: “This Wasn’t an India-Pakistan Match”

Social media exploded, but not with joy.

One fan tweeted:

“I waited 10 years for this match… and it ended like a net session.”

Another said:

“Pakistan didn’t lose. They surrendered.”

Hashtags like #DisappointingINDvPAK and #WhereWasTheFight trended across India and Pakistan.

Cricket lovers missed the edge-of-the-seat thrill that defines this rivalry, with no close finish. No heroics. No redemption.

Just… routine.

📊 Asia Cup Points Table After the Match

✅ India is almost through to Super 4.
They need just one more win (vs Oman) to confirm qualification.

✅ Pakistan still has a chance, but only if they beat the UAE and Oman loses badly.

🌍 What This Means for the Rivalry

India-Pakistan matches are special due to the drama, pressure, and the equal fight.

But this time?

• No balance.
• No suspense.
• No pride on the line.

IND VS PAK🚨 The Indian team did not come down to shake hands with pakistan after crushing yet again!! This is exactly what ‘boycott’ look like!

India tharsh pakistan in Asia cup 2025 by 7 wickets!#INDvsPAK #IndianCricket #INDvPAK #AsiaCup2025 #AsiaCupT20 #AsiaCup #India pic.twitter.com/fVHa8AXdxY

— Aditi R. Minglani (@aditiminglani) September 14, 2025

Former player Sanjay Manjrekar said:

“This wasn’t a rivalry. It was a reality check.”

Pakistan’s young team looked outclassed. India’s spin-heavy attack proved too smart, too clinical.

Final Thoughts: Cricket Won. Emotion Lost.

India may have won the match.
But cricket lost the moment.

Fans wanted fire. They got fizzles.
They wanted heroes. They got a highlight reel that lasted 6 minutes.

As one viewer put it:

“We came for war. We got a warm-up game.”

Now, the focus shifts to Oman and the UAE. India marches on. Pakistan fights for survival.

But one thing’s clear:
If this is the future of India-Pakistan cricket, something needs to change.

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