Collage of pictures reveals India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav (Left) and Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha. – BCCI/PCB
DUBAI: India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav performed down the hype across the cricket rivalry with Pakistan after beating their bitter rivals by six wickets within the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.
India rode on a blazing 74 from opener Abhishek Sharma as they chased down a goal of 172 in 18.5 overs within the Tremendous 4 conflict, the place they once more refused to shake arms with their opponents.
It was India’s second win within the Twenty20 event over Pakistan in per week after their group stage conflict.
It was additionally their twelfth in 15 T20 internationals.
Requested if this dominance confirmed that the rivalry was waning, Suryakumar replied: “You guys should stop asking questions about the rivalry between India and Pakistan.
“Based on me, if two groups play 15-20 matches, and whether it is even, then it’s a rivalry. 13-0, 10-1, I don´t know what the stat is, however this isn’t a rivalry anymore.”
Pakistan’s last of three T20 wins over India came in the Asia Cup in Dubai in 2022.
India and Pakistan only play in multinational tournaments as their bilateral ties have been stalled since 2012 over political tension.
Pakistan rode on a brilliant 45-ball 58 from opener Sahibzada Farhan but managed 171-5 after romping to 93-1 in 9.3 overs.
Suryakumar said that India played better cricket as Abishek and Shubman Gill put on a rapid 105 for the opening stand in 9.5 overs.
“I feel we had been higher than them (Pakistan), and in addition from a bowling viewpoint,” said Suryakumar. “The catch drop proportion at this venue is so excessive, and that’s half and parcel of the sport.”
Suryakumar praised Sharma’s talent.
“He is aware of what’s required of him, what bowlers are going to bowl, that is a plus level for him. He’s studying with each sport,” said Suryakumar of the 25-year-old left-hander.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha said that his team had come up 15-20 runs short.
“Now we have but to play an ideal sport on this occasion,” said Agha, whose team next faces Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
“After being 91 in 10 overs, we misplaced means however nonetheless really feel 171 was a difficult whole.”
Agha acknowledged that his bowlers could not control the Indian openers.
“We have to play an ideal sport, do properly in all three departments,” said Agha. “We stay up for enjoying Sri Lanka within the subsequent sport.”
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in their Super Four match in Dubai on Saturday.
Fakhar Zaman’s controversial dismissal
Agha also voiced his concerns over the controversial dismissal of opener Fakhar Zaman.
“I don’t know about the decision. As far as I am concerned, it looked like the ball bounced before being collected. Obviously, it’s the umpire’s job and they can make mistakes—I have no problem with that. But to me, it did look like it bounced,” Agha mentioned.
“I may be mistaken, I don’t know. The best way Fakhar was batting, if he had continued by means of the powerplay, we may in all probability have scored round 190,” he added.
The incident came about on the third supply of the third over of Pakistan’s innings. Fakhar Zaman tried to drive at an off-cutter from Hardik Pandya, edging the ball in the direction of wicketkeeper Sanju Samson.
The supply, nevertheless, misplaced tempo off the pitch, forcing Samson to dive ahead to take the catch.
Given the proximity of the ball to the bottom on the level of assortment, the on-field umpires referred the choice to the third umpire. Fakhar, showing assured that the ball had touched the turf, waited for the decision.
After a number of replays from a number of angles, third umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge adjudged Fakhar out. The left-hander stood momentarily in disbelief earlier than strolling again to the pavilion.
On his return, he was seen discussing the choice with head coach Mike Hesson, seemingly shocked on the consequence.
The dismissal instantly ignited debate on social media, with followers and former gamers criticising the umpiring requirements within the high-profile encounter.
The highest two groups from Tremendous 4 will play the ultimate in Dubai on September 28.
