IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2022 Highlights: Hardik Pandya, Bowlers Shine As India Beat Pakistan by Five Wickets

This India vs Pakistan clash surely did live up to all the hype and Hardik Pandya (33* and 3/25) stole the spotlight with his all-round show. A 148-run chase would have seemed pretty easy for any other T20 match but not this one by any stretch of the imagination. Pakistan not only got early wickets but struck regularly to constantly derail India's momentum but Pandya joined forces with Ravindra Jadeja (35) to ensure that the Men in Blue had the last laugh. Earlier, Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with four wickets as India ensured Pakistan did not get anything more than 147. So India are off to a winning start in this Asia Cup 2022 tournament while Pakistan will eye a return to winning ways in their next match. That's all for today! 

Hardik Pandyaaaaa! What a beauty! With all the pressure on his shoulders, he cleared the fence for a six to win the game for India and give them some sort of redemption after last year's defeat to Pakistan in this venue. He has starred with both bat and ball and has taken India to a famous and thrilling win. India are off to a winning start to their title defense in Asia Cup 2022. 

OUT! Is there a late twist in this game? Mohammad Nawaz has produced the wicket of Ravindra Jadeja, who went for the big shot! It is all happening out there! Jadeja b Mohammad Nawaz 35(29)

Hardik Pandya has done it and this time with the bat! He hit three sensational boundaries to put India ahead in this thrilling run-chase. Pakistan bowlers are trying their best and at the moment, the game is living up to its hype! Seven runs needed off the last over now and India will believe they are in! 

Ravindra Jadeja gets a reprieve as Naseem Shah's delivery, which had him plumb in front of the stumps, was pitched outside leg. It is a massive moment for India he goes on to hit a six. Pakistan have been penalised with one fielder inside the 30-yard circle because of slow over-rate. India need to build on this and score these runs. Shah meanwhile, has been suffering from cramps and it was heartening to see him carry on giving his best despite being in pain. 21 off two overs needed! 

Haris Rauf is struggling with his cramps now but has not conceded easy runs. India need to get some boundaries in the next over to ease some of the pressure or else, the game could slip away. India need 32 runs from 18 balls now.

Haris Rauf is struggling with his cramps now but has not conceded easy runs. India need to get some boundaries in the next over to ease some of the pressure or else, the game could slip away. India need 32 runs from 18 balls now.

This chase is headed for a very tense finish as Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja hold the key for India. Pakistan bowlers have kept the Indian batters in check and has not let them score easy and quick runs. But both Pandya and Jadeja are known to be big hitters and can score pretty quickly when needed. Who's winning it?  41 needed of 24 balls now!

Pakistan needed a wicket and Naseem Shah delivered it, getting rid of the dangerous Suryakumar Yadav. Hardik Pandya although hit the last ball for a four but Pakistan are on top here, with India needing this partnership to fire. India need 51 off 30 balls now!

OUT! Naseem Shah continues his impressive debut as this time, he gets through Suryakumar Yadav's defense. The right-hander missed the straight delivery, which crashed into his stumps. Pakistan will believe they are ahead now! Suryakumar Yadav b Naseem Shah 18(18) 

The game is pretty much in balance with both India and Pakistan very much in the contest. Pakistan have dried up the boundaries while India have managed to keep the scoreboard ticking. Pakistan need a wicket here while India would want a big over from these two with some big shots. 

Pakistan spinners have bowled quite nicely so far and the game seems to be balanced, with India keeping the scoreboard ticking. Babar Azam would ideally want another wicket here and that would once put them in the driver's seat. What a tense chase it is turning out to be!

Ravindra Jadeja looks to be in control of his innings and currently, he is striking the ball well. With someone like a Suryakumar Yadav at the other end, India will believe that they are in this chase despite the required run rate creeping up. 

Suryakumar Yadav hits a good sweep shot and he picked it up from middle-stump. That would calm down some nerves in the dressing room as he and Ravindra Jadeja look to once again rebuild India's run chase. 

Another achievement for Virat Kohli with him crossing 300 fours in T20Is. He played well for his 35-run knock but would be gutted to be dismissed in the manner that was sent back.

Ravindra Jadeja has eased some of the pressure with a powerful six down the ground. Virat Kohli's dismissal surely made Pakistan believe again and Jadeja's six would be a relief for the Men in Blue. 

OUT! Virat Kohli, who was looking good, has been dismissed now and Pakistan have made a comeback in this contest! Looking to clear the fence, he miscued one and Iftikhar Ahmed once again takes a simple catch. Bizarre end for Kohli. Kohli c Iftikhar Ahmed b Mohammad Nawaz 35(34)

OUT! Just when Rohit Sharma was looking to break the shackles, Mohammad Nawaz dismissed him. The Indian captain struggled to score 12 off 18 balls and it is an important breakthrough for the Green Shirts.  Rohit Sharma c Iftikhar Ahmed b Mohammad Nawaz 12(18) 

Pakistan have introduced spin into the attack and Shadab Khan has found turn. He has posed some problems for Rohit Sharma, who has really got going despite hitting a streaky boundary in the last over. Pakistan also referred a stumping appeal to the third umpire and Rohit survived it. 

Virat Kohli is looking in fine form now, especially with a back-foot shot for six. He has given Rohit Sharma the time to get in and settle a bit. The runs are slowly coming for India and the two most experienced members of the side are showing how it's done.