Video of the Day – Asia Cup 2025: Hardik Pandya strikes on first ball in high-octane IND-PAK clash

Hardik Pandya struck early to dismiss Saim Ayub for a golden duck in the first legal delivery of Match No. 6 of the Asia Cup 2025

between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 14. This was Ayub’s second consecutive golden duck exit, following a same fate against Oman.

This time, a spongy bounce off the wicket forced Ayub to play on the up, resulting in the left-handed batsman spooning the catch right into Jasprit Bumrah’s hands at point. Bumrah took advantage of a simple opportunity after being in a good position to receive the ball. In the high-stakes game, the Men in Green lost Ayub without adding much to the scoreboard.

Aapka Mother of all Rivalries mein 𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘋𝘐𝘒 swaagat 😉

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The Green Shirts’ top-scorer in their clash against Oman, Mohammad Haris, was dismissed in the very next over. He could only make 3 off 5 this time around. The roles were reversed, as this time, Bumrah was the bowler and Hardik held onto the chance at the deep backward square leg region.

Haris attempted to play a pick-up shot and take the charge to Bumrah. However, he ended up skying the ball. Hardik, running in from fine leg, safely pouched onto the ball near the deep square leg region. India were visibly ecstatic after having Pakistan two down in no time.

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗠! 💥

India are tearing through. Pakistan lose their 2nd wicket 🔥

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