Under captain Suryakumar Yadav, India won the toss for the first time in 15 matches and chose to field. UAE’s openers, Sharafu and Muhammad Waseem, started aggressively, hitting boundaries off Hardik Pandya and putting the Indian bowlers under pressure. However, in his second over during the powerplay, star pacer Bumrah produced his signature yorker to claim the first wicket. Pathan, commentating live, anticipated the delivery accurately, and seconds later, Bumrah executed the perfect yorker, thrilling fans and giving India an early advantage.
“This is an important over, it could turn the game back in India’s favor. That’s why they gave Jasprit Bumrah another over in the powerplay. He bowled a slower ball to set up the batter, but when he’s in full flow, he goes for a yorker. And he’s done exactly that. I talked about the yorker, and he delivered it perfectly. Just what the team needed, and what a fantastic yorker it was,” Pathan said live on air.
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India Sets Record with Quickest T20I Run Chase
The UAE opener was dismissed after scoring 22 runs, which sparked a batting collapse. The team was bowled out for just 57 runs in 13.1 overs. Kuldeep Yadav led the bowling attack, taking four wickets for only seven runs, while Shivam Dube added three more. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel also contributed, helping India bowl out the UAE for their lowest-ever T20I total against them.
India started their chase strongly as openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill scored 48 runs in just four overs. Abhishek made a quick 30, and then Gill, along with Suryakumar Yadav, finished the target in only 4.3 overs. This gave India a nine-wicket victory with 93 balls remaining, marking their fastest-ever T20I chase.
FAQ
What did Irfan Pathan predict during the Asia Cup 2025 match?
Irfan Pathan predicted that Jasprit Bumrah would bowl a yorker in a crucial over during India’s powerplay.
Did Jasprit Bumrah deliver as predicted?
Yes, Bumrah bowled a perfect yorker exactly as Pathan had predicted, impressing viewers and commentators alike.
Why did Pathan’s prediction go viral?
The prediction went viral because it was made live on-air and came true moments later, highlighting Pathan’s deep understanding of cricket.
What was the match situation when the prediction was made?
India needed a key breakthrough during the powerplay, and Pathan pointed out that Bumrah’s next delivery would likely be a yorker.