India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Mohammad Haris for 3 after Hardik Pandya’s first-over strike.
Pakistan's choice to bat first following their win of the toss has cost them dearly as India keep on dominating the early stages. Saim Ayub had been earlier bowled out on the first lawful delivery of the innings when Hardik Pandya made him play a mis-timed drive straight to Jasprit Bumrah at point. The early wicket sent the public in a state of ecstasy and elated India from the very beginning.
When Pakistan was looking to settle down, Jasprit Bumrah struck on the second ball of his first over. The pacer bowled a good-length delivery that jagged awkwardly on Mohammad Haris, who tried to work it across the line. The ball took a pop off the bat and was comfortably pouched by Hardik Pandya running in from long-leg. Haris was gone after scoring 3 off just 5 balls, leaving Pakistan in disarray.
When on 6/2 within the initial few overs, Pakistan are in severe trouble against India's blistering pace attack. Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris' dismissal has left Pakistan's middle order exposed much earlier than they would have wanted.
With the new ball swing and bounce helping the pacers, India will seek to make the most out of it. Hardik and Bumrah are complementing each other, and the way things are going on the field indicates India want to take complete control before the powerplay is over.
