India (131/3) secure a convincing 7 wicket victory over Pakistan (127/9) in the high voltage encounter of the Asia Cup 2025

[pillionrider]

I think this third umpire is gonna do something crazy today or in this tournament. This one for a bumped catch was obvious but for the Fakhar review he decided the ball hadn't hit the bat even before the ball in the sideon snicko replay had gone past the bat.

 

[sweep_shot]

Powerplay is done.

PAK - 42/2 (6 overs).

 

[Nasty Naz]

Considering how the innings started, 42/2 seems respectable. Only one more over of Bumrah to worry about as well.

Game will depend on how well they navigate spin in the middle overs.

 

[jnaveen1980]

1/16 in 3 are pretty decent returns against Bumrah.

Not at his best. missed 3 yorkers. Then a leg side length ball.

 

[saabir]

Decent comeback from Pakistan after 2 down.

 

[Asad T]

Pak fans: happy with this pp?

 

[Asif321]

Kuldeep can cause collapse need to be careful now

 

[m.shah]

Indi

Pak batsmen are super nervous !

India is too good for them

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Bumrah Tried hard to take out Farhan. Reason he bowled third in powerplay. Ball is swinging and he attempted 2 Yorkers and 2 bumpers

 

[Azzurri]

Wide?

 

[Major]

Dammit, here comes Kuldeep. The one guy that scares me from India.
If we some how play off his 4 overs, we can win it. He is the main thing that will decide the result of this match

 

[globetrotter]

Wicket is loading

 

[m.shah]

Dangerous bowler KD

 

[Asif321]

Pak fans: happy with this pp?

Yeah it seemed 50 all out lol when lost those two jawan munde

 

[90MPH]

Good power play for Pakistan considering the poor start.
Game on.

How they play Kuldeep may well decide it in the end.

 

[Azzurri]

These sixes will have a lasting impact. Pakistani batters will start attacking bumra more often

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan planning is there , but execution is not 100 %

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

What did Hardik do there?

 

[Asif321]

Almost gone Zaman .

 

[CricVet]

Even game. Too early to say anything. As I said yesterday, Pak should open with Fakhar and Farhan - Saim needs confidence. Bring him @4

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Our destroyer

 

[globetrotter]

Bangladesh umpire clearly supporting PAK

 

[Asif321]

Farhan stuck .

 

[Asad T]

Farhan needs to get a move on here

 

[Major]

Have to addmit, i do miss a Rizwan mini break in these games

 

[hks222]

Poor man's Ahmed Shehzad this farhan

 

[Major]

There seems to be a lack of chuma chatti in this match.

 

[GudduBadmash]

As predicted so far Haris and Saim fired blanks

 

[Asif321]

Only 2 off over . Pakistan target will be easily chased down I feel . Should have chased

 

[Human786]

after 7 , r/r is 6.29 - what are these guys aiming for ? 150-155 ....

 

[Devadwal]

What did Hardik do there?

He was lazy otherwise it was a catch

 

[DRsohail]

Attach , 19 of 22 what a striker

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Fakhar is the key man in this batting line-up. What Pakistan will get will depend heavily on how many he scores

 

[m.shah]

Too many dots from Farhan

 

[Major]

Poor man's Ahmed Shehzad this farhan

slow outfield. And the bowlers are bowling well. He is doing very well

 

[PakistanMeriJaan]

I think this third umpire is gonna do something crazy today or in this tournament. This one for a bumped catch was obvious but for the Fakhar review he decided the ball hadn't hit the bat even before the ball in the sideon snicko replay had gone past the bat.

yeah that was very strange deciding not to go for the snicko side on

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 44/2 (7 overs).

 

[Asif321]

There seems to be a lack of chuma chatti in this match.

Missing Rizwan and kohli hugs

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Is Sahibzada one of those subcontinent players who are totally comfortable against spin? Like Malik or Misbah?

 

[GLORY OF '92]

170 needed minimum

 

[Azzurri]

Farhan needs to be given confidence. I feel he’s way better than what we have sen so far

 

[Justcrazy]

Forecast says 148 runs for Pakistan.

 

[Asif321]

Is Sahibzada one of those subcontinent players who are totally comfortable against spin? Like Malik or Misbah?

He doesn’t seem comfortable against good spin but good against decent pace

 

[cricketmania22]

What an aggressive batting by the new aggressive batsmen! It’s not easy to score @6.29 in T20Is.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Farhan in spite of those 2 sixes still 20(23).

He needs to learn to take singles. Either boom or nothing so far.

 

[Justcrazy]

170 needed minimum

It depends on how Pakistan bowl.

 

[m.shah]

slow outfield. And the bowlers are bowling well. He is doing very well

He is playing dots

 

[Human786]

OUT

 

[Asad T]

Slow start from Farhan, just needs to go hard now

 

[Asif321]

Farhan needs to be given confidence. I feel he’s way better than what we have sen so far

Done better than overhyped Saim

 

[Devadwal]

Nikal fakhar Tulla

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Fakhar gone

 

[hur rizvi]

Need to get on with it

 

[prash88]

Fakhar gone

 

[Major]

Another out. Was a hit me ball but the pitch is just so slow

 

[Asif321]

Bakwass . Farhan caused this wicket

 

[Champ_Pal]

1/16 in 3 are pretty decent returns against Bumrah.

There are 2 sixes in it.

 

[Asad T]

Farhan probably bit too much pressure on Fakhar

 

[cricketmania22]

Forecast says 148 runs for Pakistan.

Not more 120

 

[OldWarHorse]

The runs dried for no reason, and Zaman threw it away. Decent knock

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Okay, now Agha needs to step up and reach a safe score.


That was a horrible shot by Fakhar, an ugly break out of jail hoick.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Pakistan main batsmen gone. Couldn't even take advantage of a lefty vs lefty matchup.

 

[sweep_shot]

Fakhar is out. Big wicket.

 

[hur rizvi]

Farhan has been real garbage

Starting to remind me of Ahmed shehzad

 

[globetrotter]

3rd pak wkt down ..... great catch by shivam

 

[RehanG]

this is what you get. too many dots, farhan needs to find singles!!!

 

[m.shah]

Dots from Farhan has cost Zaman's wicket.

 

[Asif321]

Don’t see going 120

 

[ads101]

This is so frustrating. I don’t even think India is bowling at their best, we shouldn’t be giving them these wickets.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Not a good shot by Zaman.

A Hail Mary shot.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Hard to see Pakistan getting a competitive total from here

 

[imran1976]

Fakhar Zaman never matured.

 

[Asad T]

21 (25) From Fahar

he's hit 2 sixes

so basically 9 (23) otherwise

 

[Champ_Pal]

This is so frustrating. I don’t even think India is bowling at their best, we shouldn’t be giving them these wickets.

Farhan's dot balls did not help either.

 

[Asif321]

Wrong man out . Should have been Farhan rather

 

[jnaveen1980]

Okay, now Agha needs to step up and reach a safe score.


That was a horrible shot by Fakhar, an ugly break out of jail hoick.

Fakhar was never a good T20 batsman. Occasionally he can put away bad balls. Not sure why are they are persisting with a guy who looks atleast 38 years old. Reflexes are not going to be same. Even as a young player he was not good in T20.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

I think Farhan should play till the end. Thats the only way they get to 150.

 

[PakFan2010]

I don't blame Fakhar.

 

[Human786]

OUT

looks like they will settle for 140 ....

 

[hur rizvi]

Unable to rotate strike. Same old rubbish