Former Indian player Sadagopan Ramesh slammed Pakistan for their outdated batting style in T20Is after their defeat to Team India in the 2025 Asia Cup final on September 28 as well. Despite Team India playing only four regular bowlers, with Shivam Dube as the fifth bowling option, Pakistan failed to capitalise on the chance as well.

Talking about the difference, Ramesh said on his YouTube channel, “When Pakistan kept losing wickets from 113/1, they never changed their method. They kept playing for boundaries and sixes without ever assessing the situation. Pakistan batters also lack the unorthodox shots needed in T20 cricket. All they do is attempt slogs over long on and deep mid-wicket. They played Shivam Dube’s bowling in the powerplay like it was Hardik Pandya bowling.”

“This is where India are different. Based on the situation, they ran ones and twos and only when they were out of trouble, they went for the big shots. Indian batters also played the unconventional shots. T20 requires evolved thinking but Pakistan continue to play outdated cricket,” he added.

However, Team India struggled initially in their run chase, losing three wickets within the power play. But, the middle-order, especially Tilak Varma, steadied the ship in the middle and helped India seal the deal in the final over as well.