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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: Saim Ayub Falls for Golden Duck as Hardik Pandya Strikes Early

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: Hardik Pandya strikes on first legal delivery as Saim Ayub falls for a golden duck, giving India the perfect start.

Published By: Swastik Sharma
Last Updated: September 14, 2025 20:12:27 IST

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: The India-Pakistan high-voltage encounter at the Asia Cup 2025 got underway with Pakistan, winning the toss, choosing to bat first. The stadium was electric with the crowd packed in as Hardik Pandya accepted the new ball for India, eager to give the early impetus.

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: Hardik Strikes on First Legal Delivery

The game started with a wide, but Hardik came storming back on the very next ball. Pakistan opener Saim Ayub, keen to get on the board soon, tried a full-blooded drive but middled it straight into the hands of Jasprit Bumrah at point. Ayub got out for a golden duck, handing India the ideal start and leading to immense celebrations.

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: India Build Early Momentum

Hardik’s early blow has been a major character of India’s recent tournament triumphs, and he repeated the feat in a high-pressure situation on this occasion. Bumrah’s presence at point and reassuring hands meant the breakthrough was not long in coming, and Pakistan were under pressure immediately in the powerplay.

Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2025: A Fierce Contest Ahead

The early wicket has already set the match aflame, precursor to what is shaping up to be another exciting India-Pakistan showdown in the Asia Cup. The rest of the world watches with bated breath as the match continues to intensify with great drama.

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