Former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir was visibly overcome with emotion as he shared his reaction to Pakistan’s painful loss against India in the Asia Cup 2025. In a heartfelt video posted on social media, the left-arm pacer appeared to be battling tears, his voice trembling with disappointment as he dissected his team’s crushing defeat to their arch-rivals.
Amir’s analysis began with a raw admission: “We practically handed them the match on a silver platter. This was a massive opportunity, one we could have seized. India winning the toss and opting to bowl first was actually favorable for us. In a final, you should always aim to bat first.”
He expressed profound frustration over how Pakistan let a commanding position slip away. He highlighted that his team had reached an impressive 113 for 1 within just 11-12 overs, with both opening batsmen well-settled at the crease. “With runs on the board, especially in T20 cricket, there’s always pressure on the chasing side. We had such a brilliant start, 113/1 in 11-12 overs, both openers set. I simply couldn’t comprehend what happened next. Brother, a total of 146 runs is just not defensible in T20.”
Indeed, the match witnessed a dramatic collapse by Pakistan, who crumbled from 100 for 1 to a meager 146 all out, leaving their bowlers with an incredibly challenging task. While Pakistan’s pacers did manage to make early inroads into the Indian batting lineup, reducing them to a precarious 20 for 3 within the first four overs of the chase, it wasn’t enough.
India, however, staged a remarkable recovery, thanks to crucial partnerships. Young sensation Tilak Varma played a magnificent, unbeaten knock of 69 runs, steering his team to a memorable victory. Amir’s post-match reflection underscored a critical evolution in modern T20 cricket: totals in the range of 140-150 are no longer considered competitive in today’s high-scoring game.
The former pacer’s candid assessment highlighted how a single significant partnership can effortlessly chase down such modest targets in contemporary T20 encounters. Ultimately, Pakistan’s failure to convert their strong start into a more formidable total proved to be the decisive factor in the match’s outcome.
This match added another thrilling chapter to the storied cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan. India’s victory, achieved through a meticulously executed chase despite initial stumbles, was particularly bitter for Pakistan. They had been in a dominant position for a significant portion of the game, only to see a golden opportunity for a rare triumph against their traditional rivals slip through their fingers.