New Delh: The Asia Cup Super 4 clash between India and Pakistan kicked off with another handshake snub escalating the ongoing tension between the two nation. Following a disappointing performance in the field during first innings India came out firing as they chased 172 in Dubai on Sunday 21 September. Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma went on the offensive against Pakistan pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf to disrupt the duo’s rhythm in the powerplay. Abhishek looked in a solid form from the very first ball sending Shaheen’s bouncer straight into the stands which triggered a verbal exchange. Gill and Abhishek went after Haris Rauf Shaheen tried to fight back but the left-arm pacer couldnt match his words with his bowling. The verbal spat carried on through the powerplay with Haris Rauf joining in to further ramp up the intensity. Gill who had displayed his aggressive side during his recent stint as Indias Test captain in England didnt hold back. After hitting Shaheen for consecutive boundaries in the third over Gill taunted him and said Jaa ball lekar aa (go fetch the ball) as picked up by television cameras. The tension increased in the next over of the powerplay as Gill and Abhishek went after Haris Rauf. The pacer was visibly unsettled and responded with glares and words but both the Indian openers replied aggressively. Abhisheks blunt remark on the heated exchange Abhishek was blunt leaving no doubt that he disapproved of how Pakistan pacers Shaheen and Haris sparked the verbal clash. Today was pretty simple the way they were coming out to us without any reason I did not like it at all. Thats why I went after them. I wanted to deliver for the team he said after winning the Player of the Match award after scoring an impressive 74 runs. Gill and Abhishek put together a solid 100-run opening partnership Gill and Abhishek put together a solid 100-run opening partnership in just 8.4 overs providing India with a commanding start in their chase of 172. Gill missed his well-deserved fifty as Faheem Ashraf dismissed him while Abhishek continued his explosive batting before getting dismissed by Abrar Ahmed. Talking about Pakistans innings they posted a total of 171 runs their best batting performance in the Asia Cup 2025 till now. India will look to improve their fielding and deliver a stronger performance when they play against Bangladesh in their next Super 4 match on Wednesday. Story Highlight The Asia Cup Super 4 clash between India and Pakistan kicked off with another handshake snub escalating the ongoing tension between the two nation. Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma went on the offensive against Pakistan pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf to disrupt the duo’s rhythm in the powerplay. Gill who had displayed his aggressive side during his recent stint as Indias Test captain in England didnt hold back and taunted Shaheen and said Jaa ball lekar aa Gill and Abhishek put together a solid 100-run opening partnership in just 8.4 overs providing India with a commanding start in their chase of 172.