In a dramatic turn in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan were bowled out for 146 in 19.1 overs after a promising start. India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that paid off handsomely as their spinners orchestrated a stunning collapse.
Key Highlights of Pakistan’s Innings:
- Strong Opening: Pakistan raced to 113/1 in 12.4 overs, thanks to an 84-run stand between openers Sahibzada Farhan (57 off 38 balls) and Fakhar Zaman. Farhan’s aggressive knock included multiple boundaries, setting the stage for a potentially competitive total around 200.
- Middle-Order Meltdown: From that position of strength, Pakistan lost 9 wickets for just 33 runs, crumbling under pressure in the middle overs. The spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav (4/30), Varun Chakravarthy (2/30), and Axar Patel (2/26) took 8 wickets combined, exploiting the turning Dubai pitch. Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) sealed the innings by claiming the final two wickets, including Mohammad Nawaz (caught by Rinku Singh).
- Lower Order Struggles: Key contributions were minimal after the openers fell—Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), and Hussain Talat couldn’t build partnerships, leading to a frantic finish where Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed focused on survival but couldn’t push the score beyond 146.
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