India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: Kuldeep Yadav removes Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Nawaz on consecutive balls, leaving Pakistan 67/6 and India in total control.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025:India spinners have taken charge of the middle overs in full, with Kuldeep Yadav delivering a thrilling double strike to destroy Pakistan's lower-middle order. The left-arm wrist-spinner dismissed both Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Nawaz on successive balls, leaving Pakistan six down at a mere 67 in 13.3 overs.
On the first ball, Kuldeep foxed Hasan Nawaz with a shrewd delivery, and the batter's attempted shot flew directly to Axar Patel at short cover. Hasan departed for 5 off 7 balls. Kuldeep did not waste any time and bowled a googly to Mohammad Nawaz, who could not anticipate the spin and got trapped lbw for a duck. There was no DRS savior this time, and the wicket finished Kuldeep's two-in-two heroics, firmly putting India in command.
This twin blow has utterly destroyed Pakistan's innings. Sahibzada Farhan is the only batter who is attempting to salvage things with 33 off 38 balls, but wickets are falling at regular intervals. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have performed the task of maintaining the run rate in check while making sure that pressure never eases. Fakhar Zaman and skipper Salman Agha have already returned to the pavilion, and Pakistan's job just got all the more tough.
Kuldeep's 2-over spell, giving away only 5 runs while picking two vital wickets, is a wrist-spin masterclass. India's fielders have been on the money, taking every opportunity that has come their way, and the scoreboard reflects India's enormous superiority. With Pakistan six down and an increasing run rate pressure, the home side is now appearing unstoppable as they target Pakistan getting a subpar total.
