Pakistan Bowling-Line-Up kept things tight during the Asia Cup 2025 final against India in Dubai on Sunday, limiting them to 36 points in the PowerPlay-Hun lowest of the tournament.
This was also the fourth lowest powerplay score against Pakistan in T20 internationals.
The early dismissal of opener Abhishek Sharma had a wrinkle effect on the Batting Line -up of India, the delayed of the scores speed and the injecting of visible nerves in the chase. Without their in formation of the fold, the Indian top order had difficulty in making control of a disciplined Pakistan attack.
Faheem Ashraf supplied a slower ball wide outside and lured ABHISHEK to go his trademark in early six. Instead, the wrong shot of the toe end of the bat flew and was safely taken halfway, which sent the left-handed back for a single score of five runs.
After his resignation, Pakistan landed two crucial beats in the first four overs of the Asia Cup 2025 final, where the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and opener Shubman Gill reject to grab early control.
The breakthrough came when Salman Ali Agha got a dramatic catch to return Suryakumar. Faced with a slower ball that was thrown outside, the Indian skipper processed his ride and lobed the ball in the direction of the middle.
Salman jumped forward, juggled as he fell over and eventually held. The third referee confirmed that the catch had worn, forcing Suryakumar to leave in what was a huge moment for Pakistan.
Shortly thereafter, Haris Rauf added to India’s misery with a sensational handle of Faheem’s bowling. He supplied a length of length outside, he pulled Shubman Gill in an attempt at Swat. The shot was missing and Rauf jumped up halfway to pick the ball neatly with both hands, causing India to walk down three in the powerplay.
The double strike strongly led Pakistan to the game, with India under intense pressure to rebuild their innings against a Leading Bowling Unit.
