Pakistan’s Stunning Collapse: Losing 9 Wickets for Just 33 Runs Against India in Asia Cup Final
Pakistan faced a stunning collapse in the Asia Cup 2025 final against India, losing nine wickets for just 33 runs after a promising start. The match, held at the Dubai International Stadium, saw Pakistan at 113/1 before their batting order crumbled. India’s bowlers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy, played pivotal roles in turning the tide, leading to Pakistan’s innings folding for a mere 146 runs in 19.1 overs. India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav made a surprising decision to open the bowling with Shivam Dube, who delivered a controlled spell, conceding only four runs in his first over. Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan initially took charge, hitting boundaries and reaching a half-century off just 35 balls. However, despite a solid powerplay that saw them at 45/0, the momentum shifted dramatically as India’s spin attack began to take effect.
The turning point came when Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Farhan, who had been the backbone of Pakistan’s innings with a score of 57. Following his wicket, the Pakistani batting lineup fell apart. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel capitalized on the situation, taking crucial wickets that left Pakistan reeling at 123/4. The collapse was swift and brutal, with four wickets lost for just seven runs, showcasing India’s effective spin strategy. As the innings progressed, Jasprit Bumrah returned to form, cleaning up the tail with his trademark yorkers. He bowled out Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz, sealing Pakistan’s innings at 146. What began as a promising total quickly turned into a modest score due to reckless batting and India’s relentless pressure. The dramatic shift in momentum left fans in disbelief as Pakistan’s hopes for a competitive total evaporated in a matter of overs.
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