Watch IND vs PAK Cricket Match Live: Pakistan steady at 87/1 after 10 Overs

At the end of 10 overs, Pakistan have scored 87/1 in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 final against India. Read the article to know more about the match.

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India won the toss and chose to bowl, setting the stage for a high-octane clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Pakistani openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman, came out aggressively, immediately signaling their intent to put India under pressure. Farhan, in particular, displayed remarkable timing and power, taking on the Indian pacers from the outset.

He relied on a mix of crisp drives, lofted shots, and clever placement to dominate the bowling, especially targeting Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube during the powerplay. Fakhar Zaman complemented him with a steady yet attacking approach, rotating the strike and punishing any loose deliveries.

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The opening partnership flourished in the initial 10 overs, with Farhan reaching a quick 57 off just 38 balls, featuring five boundaries and three towering sixes. One of his standout moments was a six off a slower delivery from Bumrah, a rare feat against the Indian spearhead in T20 internationals. Fakhar Zaman contributed 25 runs off 21 balls, combining with Farhan to take the score to 87 for 1 at the end of the tenth over. Pakistan’s approach was a mix of aggression and calculated risk-taking, ensuring the run rate remained above eight per over while avoiding unnecessary mistakes.

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India’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught. Jasprit Bumrah, often unplayable, was taken to task, conceding 18 runs in his two overs. Shivam Dube, introduced into the attack to counter the aggression, managed 12 runs in his two overs but failed to create pressure.

Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav offered occasional breakthroughs with their spin, but the batsmen were largely disciplined and confident, punishing any loose deliveries. The breakthrough finally came in the tenth over when Varun Chakaravarthy deceived Farhan, who mistimed a shot to Tilak Varma at midwicket, bringing the opening partnership to an end.

Despite the loss of the wicket, Pakistan finished the powerplay in a strong position. With 87 runs on the board and only one wicket down, the team had laid a solid foundation for their middle order to capitalize on.

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The early dominance by Pakistan’s openers highlighted India’s inability to assert control in the first half of the innings, signaling a thrilling contest ahead. If Pakistan’s middle order builds on this momentum, India will need sharp fielding, tight bowling, and strategic planning to prevent a daunting total.

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