Hardik Pandya injury update: Will he play today IND vs PAK final match?

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Hardik Pandya injury update: The Asia Cup 2025 final, and more importantly, the title clash between India and Pakistan, is a challenge that both teams cannot afford to take any risks. However, the Indian team is in a state of panic ahead of the decisive match.

Hardik Pandya's injury has increased the tension for the Indian team. All-rounder Hardik Pandya is a big-match player. He is impressive with both bowling and batting. Therefore, the Indian team will not want to play without him in the final stages. Hardik appears very calm in pressure matches. He is no less than a savior for the team.

Will Hardik Pandya play today, IND vs PAK final match?

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The final of the 2025 Asia Cup will be played between India and Pakistan on Sunday, September 28th. This will be the first time in the Asia Cup's 41-year history that India and Pakistan will face off in the title match. Injuries to Indian players ahead of this match have added to Team India's worries. Reports suggest that Hardik Pandya will miss the final against Pakistan. However, no official information has been released yet.

It should be noted that Hardik Pandya was injured in the match against Sri Lanka. He bowled only one over against Sri Lanka. He dismissed Sri Lankan opener Kusal Mendis (0) on the fourth ball of the innings. He subsequently injured his left hamstring and left the field.

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If Hardik Doesn't Play the Final, Who Will Replace Him?

If Hardik's injury is serious and he misses the final match, the question arises as to who will replace him. Hardik is an all-rounder, but his replacement could be either a bowler or a batsman. If Hardik doesn't play today's match, it's likely that the Indian team will give an additional fast bowler a chance.

Arshdeep to replace Hardik Pandya

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The fast bowler who bowled brilliantly against Sri Lanka could replace Pandya. He proved his mettle in the last match. Arshdeep Singh gave away just 2 runs in the Super Over, ensuring India's victory. Therefore, he could remain in the playing XI. Harshit Rana could be dropped, and Shivam Dube could return. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested in the last match, will also play against Pakistan.

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India's probable playing 11 against Pakistan

1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Shubman Gill
3. Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
4. Tilak Varma
5. Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper)
6. Hardik Pandya/Arshdeep Singh
7. Axar Patel
8. Shivam Dube
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Jasprit Bumrah
11. Varun Chakravarthy

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