Kuldeep Yadav and Bumrah Orchestrate Pakistan Collapse as Sahibzada Farhan Fights Lone Battle
India’s bowling unit delivered a masterclass as they bundled out Pakistan for 146 in 19.1 overs, despite a courageous half-century from Sahibzada Farhan. The contest began with promise for Pakistan, but once the Indian bowlers found rhythm, it turned into a one-sided demolition. IND vs PAK Asia Cup Final 2025: Rivalry Ignites in Dubai Showdown
Sahibzada Farhan: Lone Warrior in a Sinking Ship
- Opened confidently and played proper cricketing shots
- Scored 57 off 38 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes
- Held one end firmly even as wickets kept tumbling
- His strike rotation and fearless shot selection kept Pakistan afloat till 9.4 overs
- Unfortunately, received no support from the middle order
Kuldeep Yadav’s Magical Spell
- 4 overs, 3 runs, 4 wickets – pure spin domination
- Dismissed dangerous names like Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf
- Used flight and drift to deceive batters
- Broke Pakistan’s momentum in the middle overs Kuldeep Yadav Spins Pakistan Into Collapse With 4-Wicket Masterclass
Bumrah’s Raw Pace Shakes Pakistan
- 3.1 overs, 25 runs, 3 wickets
- Cleaned up Nawaz, Rauf, and broke partnerships at crucial stages
- Mixed hard lengths with deceptive slower balls
- His yorker to Nawaz was a picture-perfect execution
Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel Add Pressure
- Varun (4-0-32-2) removed Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman, both big wickets
- Axar (4-0-26-2) provided breakthroughs precisely when needed
- Their tight spells ensured no recovery phase for Pakistan
Pakistan’s Batting Collapse – From 84/1 to 146 All Out
| Phase | Score | Key Moment |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 54/0 | Strong start by Farhan & Zaman |
| 10 Overs | 84/1 | Farhan steady, collapse begins |
| 15 Overs | 131/5 | Kuldeep & Axar squeeze hard |
| End | 146/10 | Tail blown away by Bumrah |
Final Takeaway
India’s bowling was not just effective — it was ruthlessly calculated. Each bowler played a defined role, and every breakthrough came at a perfect time. While Sahibzada Farhan stood tall with a fighting fifty, he lacked an anchor at the other end. Kuldeep Yadav walked away as the undisputed game-changer, with Bumrah reinforcing why he’s one of the world’s deadliest death overs specialists.
Pakistan had one warrior, India had five — that was the difference.