The much-hyped India vs Pakistan match in the 2025 Asia Cup on Sunday, September 14, was one-sided. India completely outplayed Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, moving closer to the Super-Four stage. On Monday, UAE’s win over Oman confirmed India’s place in the next round of the eight-team tournament.
Batting first, Pakistan could only score 127/9 in their 20 overs. India chased the target easily in 15.5 overs, winning by seven wickets. Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball, taking three important wickets, while captain Suryakumar Yadav led the batting effort with an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls.
After the one-sided match, Irfan Pathan said that India’s domestic teams, such as Mumbai and Punjab, could easily beat the current Pakistan team. The 2007 T20 World Cup winner also believes that several Indian Premier League (IPL) teams would have an advantage over Salman Ali Agha’s squad.
Pathan said on Sony Sports Network, “If you ask which Indian domestic teams could beat Pakistan, Mumbai definitely can, and Punjab too. As for IPL teams, many of them could defeat Pakistan.”
Abhishek Nayar calls IND vs PAK more like a practice game.
“We were planning how to approach the game. Pakistan brought only spinners and no fast bowlers. Their bowling looked different, but it didn’t really make a difference. From the toss to the end, Pakistan didn’t really compete. It felt like India was playing against themselves, and the match was more like practice for the future,” Nayar said in his conversation with Pathan.
Who made the claim that Mumbai could defeat Pakistan?
The statement was made by a 2007 T20 World Cup winner and former India cricketer, Irfan Pathan.
When was this statement made?
The statement was made after the lopsided India vs Pakistan match in the 2025 Asia Cup on September 14.
What was the result of the India vs Pakistan match in the 2025 Asia Cup?
India won comfortably by seven wickets, chasing Pakistan’s total of 127/9 in just 15.5 overs.
Why did Irfan Pathan suggest Mumbai could beat Pakistan?
Pathan noted that Pakistan’s team struggled in the match and even India’s domestic sides like Mumbai or Punjab could outperform them.
Did Pathan comment on any other teams?
Yes, he mentioned that several Indian Premier League (IPL) teams could also get the better of the current Pakistan side.
