Overview

• India face Pakistan in an Asia Cup Group A match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 14.
• Irfan Pathan said Jasprit Bumrah in his "A game" would likely leave Fakhar Zaman "no chance," citing the pacer's control versus the UAE and his inswing yorker to left-handers.
• Bumrah began the tournament with 1 for 19 in three overs, and India are expected to rely on him as the lead pacer with support from Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube.
• Analysts cast Bumrah as India’s game-changer against Pakistan, recalling decisive spells in Ahmedabad 2023 and New York 2024.
• Pathan flagged a potential Fakhar Zaman–Kuldeep Yadav duel, noting the spinner has dismissed the opener three times in three ODI meetings.