Ex-Pakistan keeper-batter and captain Rashid Latif seemingly alleged match-fixing involving the Men in Green during their Super 4 clash against Team India in the Asia Cup 2025. Latif expressed confusion over why Pakistan’s batting slowed down significantly in the middle overs, especially when India appeared to be struggling with their catching.
Contrary to their approach in the Group stage clash, Pakistan batted aggressively in the decisive Super 4 match. The Men in Green were 93/1 at the end of 10 overs but managed to add just 78 more runs in the remaining overs, finishing with a total of 171.
On the other hand, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill spearheaded Team India’s run-chase with a commanding 105-run opening stand. The Men in Blue comfortably chased down the target in just 18.5 overs.
Speaking to Nauman Niaz in a video, Latif stated:
“Bahut aage hain yeh log, hum kuch bhi nahin hai. 90s ke launde kuch bhi nahin they. Ek team pakad nahin rahi hai catch, ek team maar nahin rahi in the air, taaki catch na ho jaaye. Aapka main bowler bowling nahin kar raha, 7-8 over mein se 3 over Ayub kar gaya.”
(Translation: They have moved quite forward. We are nothing. The players of the 90s were nowhere near these current players. One team is dropping catches, the other is not hitting aerial shots for fear of being caught. Your main bowler is not bowling. Out of 7-8 overs, Saim Ayub bowled only three.)
Indeed, Team India’s fielding was sloppy and below expectations, as they dropped at least four catches—two by Abhishek Sharma, and one each by Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav. However, their batting firepower overshadowed these lapses on the field.
### Pakistan Eyes Final Clash with India in Asia Cup 2025
Meanwhile, Pakistan remain on track to face the mighty Indian team in the final once again. With Suryakumar Yadav and company already storming into the final, Pakistan must win their final Super 4 game against Bangladesh on Thursday to secure their spot in the decider.
A victory would leave Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with only one win each, effectively knocking both teams out of contention for the final.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Asia Cup 2025 progresses!
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