“India wasn’t at their best” - Ex-Indian cricketer opens up on India vs Pakistan Super Four clash

Former Indian cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has reckoned that the Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, didn’t look at their best against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash on Sunday, September 21, in Dubai.

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Speaking on his Instagram handle, Manjrekar has asserted that while the Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah had an expensive day, conceding 45 runs in four overs without taking a wicket, fielders also had a rough day, dropping as many as four catches. 

“India wasn’t at their best, clearly. I mean, just imagine Bumrah being India’s most expensive bowler. He had an off day, India dropped three catches, so they were well below their best, and despite that, they won comfortably against Pakistan,” Manjrekar said.

Despite Bumrah and Indian fielders having a bad day, India managed to get things back in control. Manjrekar further added that there is a huge gap between India and Pakistan in terms of ability and skills, adding that India, even when they were not at their best, displayed their superiority over Pakistan.

“It again shows the big gap between India and Pakistan just on sheer ability and skills. Happy for Pakistan, they were slightly better, so there was some spark there, but you could see how the Indian bowlers still managed to claw things back. Why? Because there wasn't depth of class in Pakistan batting, and in the end, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, the way Tilak Varma finished. It’s just a limitless supply of exceptional players,” he added.

“So, yeah, India, even in that match when they were not at their best, still showed all of us how much, how superior they are to Pakistan and what a formidable T20 team India has become.”

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India secured a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Super Four clash. Later, they will take on Bangladesh on Wednesday, September 24.

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