India’s Varun Chakravarthy into the attack.

India bring spin into the attack; the world’s top-ranked T20 bowler Varun Chakravarthy, who troubled Fakhar with his line. Fakhar kept shuffling across the crease to try and negate the spin but couldn’t get the big shots away. Just five runs coming off the over.

Pakistan - 37-0

India’s Varun Chakravarthy bowls a delivery during the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, the UAE on September 28. — Reuters
India’s Varun Chakravarthy bowls a delivery during the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, the UAE on September 28. — Reuters

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