Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh stirred significant buzz on social media by taking a sharp and humorous dig at Pakistan following their humiliating defeat in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash. India, led by a commanding performance from Abhishek Sharma, outplayed Pakistan comprehensively to register a six-wicket victory, marking their second win over the arch-rivals in the tournament. The win extended India’s dominance in T20 internationals against Pakistan, intensifying discussions about the relevance of calling this fixture a genuine “rivalry.”
Harbhajan Singh taunts Pakistan with ‘one-sided’ remark after Asia Cup 2025 game
Sharing an edited image initially captioned ‘Greatest Rivalry,’ Harbhajan removed the word ‘Greatest’ to highlight the one-sided nature of recent India-Pakistan encounters. His post humorously labelled the rivalry simply as ‘One-sided Rivalry,’ underscoring India’s relentless domination over its arch-rivals in recent times. This comes on the back of India maintaining their unbeaten run over Pakistan in high-profile matches, further widening the gulf between the two cricketing giants.
India’s current T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav reinforced this perspective during his post-match media interaction. After the comprehensive win, SKY made a bold statement, suggesting the cricket contests between India and Pakistan should no longer be termed a ‘rivalry’ due to India’s overwhelming dominance. Suryakumar pointed out that out of 15 T20 international matches between the two sides, India has won 12, including an unbroken streak of seven consecutive wins in recent white-ball encounters.
He stated, “Sir, my request is that we should now stop calling India vs Pakistan matches a rivalry.” When probed further about standards versus rivalry, he emphasized that the two concepts are inseparable and highlighted the skewed record lines, saying, “If two teams have played 15 matches and the scoreline is 8-7, that’s a rivalry. Here it’s 13-1 or something. There is no contest.” His confident and matter-of-fact responses reflected not only the current statistical supremacy India holds but also showcased the larger gap in quality and consistency between the teams.
The One Sided Rivalry 😂😂😂 Chak de India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/5IpkSoeiQa
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 22, 2025
India’s dominance over Pakistan
The recent Asia Cup 2025 fixtures further solidified India’s command over Pakistan, marking their second win against them in the tournament with ease. India’s batting firepower, led by standout performances from players like Abhishek and Shubman Gill, coupled with disciplined bowling, ensured comprehensive victories. In T20 internationals overall, India’s winning record against Pakistan now stands at 12 wins out of 15 matches, with continuous successes in major tournaments such as the Asia Cup and ICC events. This disparity is reflected not only in the scorelines but also in the psychological edge India has established, prompting senior players and analysts alike to question the relevance of labeling the fixture as a ‘rivalry’ anymore. Harbhajan’s social media jest and Suryakumar’s candid post-match comments collectively capture the evolving dynamic, where India clearly dominates cricket’s once most palpable contest.
This shift marks a new chapter in South Asian cricket rivalry, emphasizing performance-driven narratives over traditional sentiments. India’s sustained success continues to set new benchmarks, challenging Pakistan to rebuild and regain competitiveness on the international stage.
