Will Hardik Pandya be fit for IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 final?

Saurav Goyal

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The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan is coming up on Sunday and everyone was keeping an eye on Hardik Pandya.

Pandya began well in India’s Super Four match against Sri Lanka, but unexpectedly left the field. Fans were left wondering if he was hurt and whether he would be fit for the big final.

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What happened to Hardik Pandya during the Sri Lanka game?

India opened the bowling with Pandya, and he struck right away by sending Kusal Mendis back. Shubman Gill took the catch at slip, and it looked like Pandya was in rhythm.

But right after the first over, captain Suryakumar Yadav decided to bring in another bowler. Moments later, Pandya left the ground and did not return immediately.

The commentary team also noticed it, saying that the reason for him walking off was not clear. There was no sign of discomfort when he bowled, so the sudden exit surprised everyone.

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Will Hardik Pandya be fit for IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 final?

This was a big concern for Indian fans. On one side, Pandya did not show pain while delivering his over, which gives some hope.

But leaving the ground midway raises doubts. His batting was also disappointing earlier in the match as he scored just two runs.

As the Indian team reached the stadium, Pandya was spotted in his joggers and later it was confirmed that the all-rounder has been left out of the starting lineup as Rinku Singh replaced him for the final clash against Pakistan.

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Saurav Goyal

Saurav Goyal is a Content Producer at the Sporting News with over two years of experience in covering cricket. An avid cricket fan for more than two decades, his passion for the game led him to writing. Since then, he’s been delivering the latest news and engaging content to keep cricket fans informed and entertained.