Suryakumar Avoids Pakistan Question Before Super Four Clash
India closed their Asia Cup 2025 group stage with another convincing performance, sealing a 21-run victory over Oman. The win confirmed their unbeaten run in Group A and booked a Super Four showdown with Pakistan on Sunday. With strong batting depth and balanced bowling, India look ready for tougher challenges ahead.
The earlier meeting between the two rivals on September 14 ended with India winning by seven wickets. That clash was already tense, marked by boycott calls and followed by controversy when Suryakumar Yadav’s men skipped the handshake with Pakistan players. The repeat fixture in the Super Four is expected to draw even more attention from fans and experts alike.
Suryakumar Avoids Mentioning Pakistan
After the Oman fixture, Sanjay Manjrekar asked Suryakumar about the upcoming match against Pakistan. With a smart response, the Indian skipper carefully avoided naming the opponents.
Manjrekar: All set for Sunday’s match against Pakistan?
Suryakumar: All set for Super Fours.
His unusual move to bat at No.11 also caught attention. Rumors of an injury spread quickly, but those doubts ended when he appeared in the second innings. Insiders revealed the strategy was to provide the middle and lower order valuable batting practice before tougher matches.
Praise for Oman’s Performance
Reflecting on the contest, the 35-year-old captain cracked a joke about batting higher in the next game.
“Definitely, I’ll try from the next game (joking about batting higher than No.11). Overall, impressive, I feel, Oman played an unbelievable brand of cricket. I knew, with their coach, Sulu sir (Sulakshan Kulkarni), there would be something from them. It was amazing, really enjoyed watching them bat,” Suryakumar said.
His words showed admiration for Oman’s spirited chase of 189 runs, guided by deputy coach Sulakshan Kulkarni. Despite the defeat, Oman’s fearless style drew applause from both players and fans. Their resilience highlighted how much progress smaller cricketing nations have made in recent years, further boosting the tournament’s competitive edge.
India will now shift their full focus to the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four encounter against Pakistan. With three wins already, Suryakumar Yadav’s men look determined to carry their momentum into the high-voltage clash. The contest promises intensity, high stakes, and another chapter in one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries.
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