India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: Sahibzada Farhan smashes 50 with a six after Zakhar’s early wicket in high-tension clash.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: India won the toss and decided to bowl against Pakistan in the Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025. The drama between the two teams was at high level after the controversy involving the handshake following their last match, and both teams seemed keen to stamp their authority early on.
Pakistan's innings began on a sour note as Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for 15 off only 9 deliveries, caught by Sanju Samson off Hardik Pandya in the 2.3 over. The loss left Pakistan at 21/1, and Sahibzada Farhan came to the crease. Farhan was perfectly timed, as Pakistan had to stabilize after losing the initial wicket.
Sahibzada Farhan did not waste time in establishing his supremacy. In a combination of controlled shots and forceful drives, he took his fifty in 37 balls, signing off with a massive six high over midwicket against Axar Patel.
Farhan's knock consisted of five boundaries and three sixes, providing Pakistan a solid platform at 91/1 in 10 overs. His strike rate of 140.54 kept the Indian bowlers under perpetual pressure. Farhan and Saim Ayub (21 off 15 balls) made sure that Pakistan made the most of the Powerplay and continued to keep the runs tally going.
Hardik Pandya gave India the key early thrust, giving Fakhar Zaman the gate. Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel bowled closely but Farhan's attacking style made things hard to restrict. Axar Patel, who was eventually up against Farhan's six, gave 8 runs in his over but did keep the pressure going with good line and length.
With Farhan in and Pakistan on 91/1 at the halfway stage, the Super Four match is turning out to be a nail-biting encounter. India will require breakthroughs sooner rather than later if they are to contain Pakistan, while Farhan appears to take his side close to a good total.
