Hardik and Abhishek Injury Update: India will take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Final. This is the first time both teams have faced each other in the Asia Cup Final. Team India is currently in red-hot form, winning all their matches so far. Pakistan, on the other hand, defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs and secured its place in this final. Before the game commences, let’s have a look at both teams’ preparation for this high-voltage drama.
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Hardik and Abhishek Injury Update: All You Need to Know
Team India defeated Sri Lanka in a super-over thriller to continue its winning momentum. However, in this match, Hardik Pandya seems to be in discomfort during bowling due to cramps in his leg. This match was played at the Dubai International Stadium. Due to high humidity, players had issues with cramps.
Team India bowling coach Morni Morkel, addressing the press, said, Hardik is suffering from cramps, supporting staff is monitoring him, most probably he will be available for the Final.
“Hardik will be assessed on Sunday Morning, and we’ll make a call on that. But both of them were just struggling with cramps during the game. Abhishek is fine,” he said.
Tournament’s highest run-getter, Abhishek Sharma, also had some cramp issues during the previous match, but he will be alright and will open for India in the final. Abhishek Sharma once again delivered a match-winning knock against Sri Lanka.
Possible Options for India if Hardik Pandya Misses the Asia Cup 2025 Final
If Hardik Pandya misses the final, it will be a big blow for Team India. Hardik is a key player in the middle order. Pandya’s hard-hitting ability in the death overs and bowling make him a valuable asset for Team India. Shivan Dubey will replace Hardik Pandya if he does not recover.
Shivan Dubey has taken 5 wickets and scored 17 runs so far. He missed the last match against Sri Lanka. He will be a good pick for this match. Dubey can play big shots and can bowl in the middle overs.
IND vs PAK Asia Cup final Predicted XIs
India Predicted XI vs Pakistan: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya/Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pakistan Predicted XI vs India: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
