By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | September 13, 2025
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Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, set to be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, September 14.
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As the excitement builds, it’s the perfect time to revisit the recent encounters between these two fierce rivals and the standout performers who walked away with the Player of the Match awards.
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On February 23, 2025, the two sides met in the Champions Trophy. Pakistan batted first and managed to post 241 runs on the board. In response, India made light work of the target, reaching 244/4 in just 42.3 overs. Virat Kohli produced a match-winning performance yet again, scoring an unbeaten 100 from 111 deliveries, and was rightfully named Player of the Match.
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Another thrilling chapter unfolded on June 9, 2024, when the teams clashed in a T20I at New York. India, batting first, could only muster 119 runs, but their bowlers turned the game around with a spirited defense. Pakistan came close but fell short, finishing at 113/7. It was Jasprit Bumrah who stole the spotlight with figures of 3 for 14, earning him the Player of the Match award.
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Going back a bit further, on October 14, 2023, an ODI meeting took place at Ahmedabad. Pakistan struggled with the bat, managing only 191 runs. India comfortably chased down the total, reaching 192/3 in just 30.3 overs. Once again, Bumrah played a crucial role, delivering an economical spell that fetched him two wickets for only 19 runs, which secured him the Player of the Match honor.
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Just a month earlier, on September 10, 2023, the two teams faced off in Colombo for another ODI encounter. India batted first and piled up a mammoth 356/2, powered by a magnificent 122 not out from Kohli off just 94 balls. Pakistan faltered under the pressure and were bowled out for only 128, handing India a massive 228-run victory—one of their most dominant wins over their rivals. Kohli’s brilliant innings earned him the Player of the Match award on that day.
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One of the most iconic recent battles between the two sides took place on October 23, 2022, during a T20I at Melbourne. Pakistan had posted a competitive total of 159, and India found themselves in deep trouble at 31/4. However, Kohli, alongside Hardik Pandya, staged a remarkable recovery with a 113-run partnership. Kohli’s unforgettable 82* guided India to a thrilling last-ball victory by four wickets, earning him yet another Player of the Match award.