IND vs PAK Controversy Highlights, Asia Cup 2025 Winners: Suryakumar Yadav on PM Modi’s support, ‘it felt like he took the strike and…’

Sahibzada Farhan nudges Kuldeep Yadav for a couple of runs to bring up his well-deserved fifty. The opener has been in brilliant touch, racing to 50 off just 35 balls with a mix of fours and sixes, anchoring Pakistan’s innings with style and aggression.

Kuldeep Yadav pitches it up, and Fakhar Zaman makes no mistake, sending it soaring over the boundary for a massive six. Pakistan’s openers are in full flow, keeping the scoreboard ticking and putting pressure on the Indian bowlers.

Kuldeep Yadav starts the ninth over with a single to Sahibzada Farhan, who keeps rotating the strike efficiently. Farhan now moves to 48 runs off 34 balls, continuing his well-paced innings, while Fakhar Zaman remains at the other end looking to build his innings.

Pakistan finishes the eighth over with eight runs on the board, keeping a steady CRR of 8.00. Sahibzada Farhan continues his aggressive innings, reaching 47 off 33 balls with five boundaries and two sixes, while Fakhar Zaman is at 15 from 15 deliveries. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have bowled tightly but Farhan remains in full control.

Sahibzada Farhan smashes Axar Patel for a boundary, sending the ball racing into the advertising hoardings. Pakistan continues to capitalize on the loose deliveries as Farhan takes control of the over.

Sahibzada Farhan adds a quick two off Axar Patel, keeping the scoreboard ticking for Pakistan. The partnership continues to build steadily as the Men in Blue look for a breakthrough.

Sahibzada Farhan continues his fine form, racing to 40 off just 29 balls with two towering sixes and four crisp boundaries. Fakhar Zaman supports with 14 off 13 deliveries, helping Pakistan reach 56 without loss at the end of seven overs.

Sahibzada Farhan finishes the over in style, sending Kuldeep Yadav’s half-tracker soaring into the second tier over deep square leg for a massive six. Pakistan’s innings is gaining momentum with Farhan in commanding form.

Sahibzada Farhan clips Kuldeep Yadav for two runs, driving the ball into the off-side gap. Pakistan edges closer to a healthy total as the partnership builds steadily.

Sahibzada Farhan nudges Kuldeep Yadav for a single in the second ball of the seventh over, keeping the scoreboard ticking and maintaining a steady partnership with Fakhar Zaman.

Pakistan finishes the sixth over on 45 without loss. Sahibzada Farhan leads the charge with 31 off 25 balls, including a six and four boundaries, while Fakhar Zaman supports with 12 runs. Both Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy have been economical with the ball so far.

Sahibzada Farhan smashes Axar Patel for a boundary to finish the over in style. The shot races past the fielders and reaches the fence, boosting Pakistan’s total and maintaining their unbeaten start.

Sahibzada Farhan adds a single off Axar Patel’s third delivery of the over. The shortish ball angling into leg stump is met with a confident heave towards deep mid-wicket, keeping the scoreboard ticking for Pakistan.

After five overs, Pakistan reaches 37 without loss. Sahibzada Farhan leads the charge with 26 off 21 balls, while Fakhar Zaman contributes 9 off 9. Varun Chakaravarthy finishes his first over conceding five runs.

Varun Chakaravarthy bowls full outside off, and Fakhar Zaman attempts a big swing. The ball takes a faint edge off the toe-end of the bat and dribbles past short third man, allowing Pakistan to take two runs.

Varun Chakaravarthy fires in a full delivery just outside leg stump. Fakhar Zaman attempts a swipe but ends up jamming it off the inside edge onto his back leg. No run is added as Pakistan looks to rebuild momentum.

Varun Chakaravarthy bowls a slower fullish delivery outside off, and Sahibzada Farhan gets down on one knee to slog it toward deep mid-wicket for a single. Pakistan continues to rotate the strike efficiently, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Pakistan finish the fourth over unbeaten, adding 13 runs to reach 32/0. Sahibzada Farhan leads the charge with 24 off 18 balls, including three boundaries and a six, while Fakhar Zaman contributes 6 off 6. Both Indian bowlers, Bumrah and Dube, have been tidy but couldn’t break the opening stand.

Fakhar Zaman takes a comfortable single off Bumrah’s delivery, nudging the ball into the gap and keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Sahibzada Farhan gets a quick single off Bumrah’s full delivery outside off. He jabs it to mid-off and hustles for the run, though a direct-hit chance from the field had everyone on edge. Replays confirm he made it safely.

Sahibzada Farhan smashes Jasprit Bumrah for a massive six! A short delivery on the off-side is sent soaring over the boundary with ease, showing Farhan’s intent and confidence at the crease.

Bumrah starts the fourth over and Sahibzada Farhan wastes no time, dispatching a shortish delivery angling into off stump over mid-wicket for four. Farhan is looking aggressive and in full flow, giving Pakistan another boundary early in the over.

After three overs, Pakistan has collected 19 runs without loss. Sahibzada Farhan is on 12 off 13 balls with two boundaries, while Fakhar Zaman has 6 off 5 deliveries, including a four. Shivam Dube and Jasprit Bumrah have bowled tidy spells, conceding 12 and 6 runs respectively.

Fakhar Zaman finishes the over with a flourish, smashing Dube’s delivery over the field for four runs.

Sahibzada Farhan manages a single but comes close to losing his wicket. Shivam Dube bowls a full delivery outside off, and Farhan swings hard, almost toppling his stumps in the process.

Sahibzada Farhan singles to extra cover off Shivam Dube’s back-of-a-length delivery. Farhan uses the room nicely, pushing the ball into the gap for a quick single.

After two overs, Pakistan has scored 11 runs without losing a wicket. Sahibzada Farhan leads the charge with 10 runs off 11 balls, including two boundaries, while Fakhar Zaman is yet to open his account. Jasprit Bumrah finishes his first over conceding six runs, and Shivam Dube’s earlier over went for four. The run rate is 5.50, with Pakistan looking to build a solid platform.

Sahibzada Farhan steps into the shot and carves Bumrah’s delivery over the off side, sending it racing to the fence for four.

Bumrah delivers a shortish ball on the hips, and Sahibzada Farhan nimbly gets on his toes to tuck it behind square. Abhishek Sharma chases from deep square but can only stop two runs.

Jasprit Bumrah bowls a back-of-a-length delivery wide outside off. Sahibzada Farhan swings hard but misses completely, resulting in no run.