Suryakumar Yadav Says India vs Pakistan Is No Longer a Rivalry, Highlights Dominance in Asia Cup 2025
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav made headlines after India’s comfortable six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four encounter at the Dubai International Stadium. Speaking at the post-match press conference, he urged journalists to stop calling India-Pakistan contests a meaningful “rivalry,” citing the stark difference in performance between the two teams.
“There Is No Contest”: Suryakumar’s Take on India-Pakistan Rivalry
When a senior Pakistani journalist asked whether Pakistan had competed better in the match, Suryakumar Yadav gracefully took the discussion in a different direction.
“Sir, my request is that we should now stop calling India vs Pakistan matches a rivalry,” he said. He elaborated:
“Rivalry and standard are all the same. If two teams have played 15 matches and it’s 8-7, that’s a rivalry. Here it’s 13-0, 10-1, or something. There is no contest anymore.”
Having already beaten Pakistan in the group stage by seven wickets, this victory marked India’s seventh successive win over Pakistan in white-ball cricket since the 2022 T20 World Cup.
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Dominance in Recent India-Pakistan Matches
Suryakumar highlighted India’s domination in ICC and Asia Cup encounters, reinforcing his point about the lack of competitive balance:
- Asia Cup 2025: India won by 6 wickets
- Asia Cup 2025: India won by 7 wickets
- Champions Trophy 2025: India won by 6 wickets
- T20 World Cup 2024: India won by 6 runs
- ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: India won by 7 wickets
- Asia Cup 2023: India won by 228 runs
- T20 World Cup 2022: India won by 4 wickets
“If two teams are evenly matched, it’s a rivalry. But the statistics speak for themselves. Right now, there is no contest,” Suryakumar added.
Praising Teammates: Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma
Beyond his comments on Pakistan, Suryakumar lauded the performances and work ethics of his teammates.
On Shubman Gill, he said:
“Everyone knows what kind of player he is and what he brings to the team. He knows how to score runs and played today with low-risk, high-reward strokes. He has been practising a lot, and it was great to see him apply it in the game.”
Regarding Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar highlighted his selflessness and discipline:
“He bats the same way in the powerplay and beyond, analyzes the situation well, and never misses practice. He always wants to be active, and with hard work, success follows.”
He emphasized that camaraderie and friendship off the field strengthen on-field partnerships, allowing players to communicate and support each other seamlessly during matches.
India’s Continued Supremacy
Since the 2022 T20 World Cup, India has consistently dominated Pakistan in white-ball cricket, winning 12 out of 15 T20Is and continuing their winning streak in ICC events and Asia Cup clashes. Suryakumar’s comments underline India’s confidence and the clear gap between the teams in recent years, making the “rivalry” more ceremonial than competitive at present.
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Conclusion: A New Era of India-Pakistan Cricket
Suryakumar Yadav’s post-match remarks reflect India’s sustained dominance and the professional approach of the players. While the historic India-Pakistan matches have always carried emotion and excitement, the current disparity in performance highlights a new reality: for now, it is India’s game to lose.
With consistent performances from key players like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Suryakumar himself, India looks set to continue its supremacy in the white-ball format, leaving Pakistan to regroup and strategize for the next encounter.
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