High-Stakes Rivalry Reignites in Dubai
Cricket's most electrifying rivalry delivered another chapter of drama as India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in their Asia Cup Super Four clash at Dubai International Stadium. The match saw:

• Abhishek Sharma's explosive 74 (39 balls) anchoring India's chase of 172
• Shubman Gill's 47-run supporting act in a 105-run opening partnership
• Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan top-scoring with 58, celebrating with controversial bat celebration
• 5 dropped catches by India's fielders
• 7 consecutive wins for India across formats against their arch-rivals

Political Undertones Overshadow Play
The match occurred against the backdrop of April's military conflict between the nations, with:

• No pre-toss captain handshakes
• Post-match protocols abandoned
• Multiple on-field confrontations
• Umpires intervening in player disputes

Road to Final
Both teams remain in contention for Sunday's final, with:

• Pakistan facing Sri Lanka on Tuesday
• India meeting Bangladesh Wednesday
• Potential third India-Pakistan clash in final

Social Media Erupts
Fans flooded platforms with:

• 2.1M tweets during powerplay
• Viral videos of Rauf-Sharma confrontation
• Memes comparing Farhan's celebration to military salutes