Asia Cup 2018, India vs Pakistan: Player ratings from India's thumping win over their arch-rivals

India vs Pakistan is one of the most fierce rivalries in the sporting world. Millions of fans watch the match between India and Pakistan across the globe, and the expectations are always extremely high.

India displayed skill and quality of the highest order as they restricted the Pakistani batsmen to only 163 runs, taking 10 wickets in under 44 overs. They won the match with 20 overs to spare and continued their tremendous form.

The Indian batting seemed to be strong and confident throughout the innings and dominated the opposition bowlers. Pakistan would hope to bounce back as a team and perform well in the forthcoming fixtures of the Asia Cup.

Here are the player ratings from the match:

Pakistan

Imam-ul-Haq: 1/10

Imam was very subdued at the crease while batting. He played the Indian bowlers cautiously and didn't try to attack them initially. When he tried to charge down against Bhuvneshwar Kumar, he could only nick it to the keeper. The 22-year-old scored only two runs in 7 balls.

Fakhar Zaman: 3/10

The 28-year-old has an average of 72 in ODIs, with 3 centuries including a double century. However, the destructive Pakistani opener failed to perform today as he lost his wicket for a duck to Bhuvneshwar after facing 9 deliveries. He succumbed to the pressure and took the risk of pulling a short-good length ball, edging it to Chahal at midwicket.

With the ball, he was consistent, bowling 6.3 overs and conceding only 25 runs. The all-rounder would hope to perform well with both the bat and ball in the upcoming fixtures.

Babar Azam: 7/10

Babar Azam is touted as the next big thing in Pakistani cricket. At the age of 23, he has 8 centuries and 7 half-centuries to his name at a stunning average of over 54. He proved his consistency and reliability yet again as he scored 47 off 62 deliveries after the fall of two early wickets. Azam formed a good partnership with the experienced Shoaib Malik before losing his wicket to Kuldeep Yadav's brilliance. He was completely deceived by the delivery and misjudged the turn that led to the fall of his wicket.

Shoaib Malik: 7/10

The experienced Shoaib Malik played beautifully and put together an 80 run partnership with Babar Azam. However, he was run out by Ambati Rayudu and didn't show any effort in making it back to the crease after refusing the run. The 36-year-old would've hoped to stay on and continue his innings to help Pakistan achieve a formidable total.

Sarfraz Ahmed: 2.5/10

The Pakistani skipper didn't have a great match with the bat as he only scored 6 runs off 12 balls before losing his wicket to a stunning catch by Manish Pandey on the boundary line. He tried to go the aerial route by attacking Jadhav, but didn't get the right elevation to beat Pandey's athleticism. The 31-year-old will hope to play a captain's innings in the upcoming match(es) and see Pakistan through to the finals of the Asia Cup.

Asif Ali: 2.5/10

The 26-year-old had a decent start and was looking comfortable at the crease. However, he lost his wicket to Jadhav after scoring 9 runs in 10 balls. Asif attempted to cut a short and wide delivery and only managed an outside edge that went straight into Dhoni's gloves. The middle-order batsman would need to provide more stability to the Pakistan team in the upcoming matches.

Shadab Khan: 5.5/10

The 19-year-old felt the pressure of playing such an iconic match. Shadab came forward to play the cover drive but the ball went past his outside edge, and Dhoni whisked the bails off in his typically quick fashion. He was another victim of Jadhav's and scored only 8 runs in 19 deliveries. However, the youngster bowled took the wicket of the Indian skipper with the ball. He bowled the right lines and should've bowled more than the mere 1.3 overs he was given.

Faheem Ashraf: 5.5/10

The bowling all-rounder tried to steady the innings and scored a stable 21 runs in 44 balls. However, he wasn't able to convert his start to a much needed big innings for the Pakistan team. He lost his wicket to Bumrah's slower delivery as he launched the ball into the sky and was caught by Dhawan near the mid-wicket region. With the ball, Faheem took the wicket of the dangerous Shikhar Dhawan.

Mohammad Amir: 5/10

The Pakistani bowler played a crucial innings with the bat as he scored 18 runs off 26 deliveries. However, he didn't have any support at the other end and was not out at the end of the Pakistani innings.

In the second innings, he bowled the right lengths and was at his consistent best. However, he wasn't able to collect any wickets and put pressure on the experienced batting lineup.

Hasan Ali: 1/10

It was an uneventful day for the Pakistani speedster as the Indian openers dominated him. He bowled 4 overs and conceded 33 runs at an expensive run rate of 8.25. Pakistan will hope that he gets back his form and performs well in the forthcoming matches.

Usman Khan: 3/10

Despite bowling 15 dot balls, the 24-year-old pacer didn't have the best time with the ball as he was smashed for 2 fours and 2 sixes in his 4 overs. He finished by conceding 27 runs in his 4 overs.

Rohit Sharma

India

Rohit Sharma: 8.5/10

The Indian skipper had a fantastic day as both captain and batsman. He controlled the entire field and made all the right decisions with his tactics. The bowlers backed him up and executed his plans to perfection.

Moreover, with the bat, Rohit provided the much-needed stability by playing a captain's innings. He was aggressive too, and hit 6 fours and 3 sixes in his innings. He scored 52 runs off 39 balls and absolutely dominated the Pakistani bowlers. The team would hope that he continues his brilliance in the upcoming matches.

Shikhar Dhawan: 8/10

Shikhar Dhawan continued his tremendous form and formed a good partnership with Rohit that laid the foundation for the middle order batsmen. He was calm and played the supporting role as his partner at the other end attacked the bowlers. He scored 46 off 54 deliveries before cutting the ball straight to Babar Azam at backward point.

Ambati Rayudu: 7.5/10

Rayudu came in after the wicket of the Indian skipper. He had to play the crucial number 3 role and took on the responsibility to finish the innings along with Dinesh Karthik. The experienced Rayudu was calm throughout and played a steady innings, scoring 31 off 46 deliveries.

Dinesh Karthik: 7.5/10

Similar to Rayudu, Karthik played a steady innings to help India win the game with ease. Karthik scored 31 off 37 deliveries and formed a healthy partnership with Rayudu.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni: 6/10

Dhoni was exceptional behind the stumps yet again as he took two catches and one stumping. He was consistent throughout the innings except for one dropped catch. He didn't get the opportunity to bat.

Kedar Jadhav: 9/10

Jadhav was exceptionally good with the ball in this match. He bowled 9 overs and conceded 23 runs, but most importantly registered 3 wickets and a maiden. He took the crucial wicket of the Pakistani skipper, and his unorthodox bowling action deceived the Pakistani batsmen and troubled them throughout his 9 overs.

Hardik Pandya: N/A

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 9/10

Along with Jadhav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was unquestionably magnificent as he bowled 7 overs and conceded 15 runs while picking up 3 wickets. He troubled the Pakistani openers and eventually took both of their wickets.

Kuldeep Yadav: 6.5/10

Kuldeep wasn't at his best but continued to flight the ball and trouble a few batsmen. He took the crucial wicket of the dangerous Babar Azam with an absolutely stunning delivery. He finished his spell with 8 overs conceding 37 runs along with one wicket.

Yuzvendra Chahal: 6/10

Similar to Kuldeep, Chahal wasn't able to come to grips with the surface and take wickets. Moreover, the batsmen played the spinners cautiously, which restricted their wicket-taking opportunities. Chahal finished his spell bowling 7 overs and conceding 34 runs. However, he didn't have any wickets to his name.

Jasprit Bumrah 8/10

Bumrah was an absolute nightmare for the Pakistani openers as he started his spell by bowling two maiden overs. He was economical and consistent with his line and length. He had the pace and mixed up his line and length to deceive the batsmen. The 24-year-old bowled 7 overs and conceded 23 runs while taking two wickets.