India won the match against Pakistan
The opening match of the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium, India and Pakistan offered their supporters a much-anticipated thriller. A modest goal of 148 was set, and the Pakistani bowling unit, captained by the teenage Naseem Shah, helped the team recover before careless fielding and a resolute Hardik Pandya brought about their defeat in the final over. India won a thrilling match in Dubai because to Hardik's stylish conclusion of the chase in the final over, giving their campaign the perfect start.
Hardik Pandya had an outstanding return to the Asia Cup, taking three wickets in four overs. Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, and Khushdil Shah were all significant victims of Pandya's use of the bounce on the bouncy ground at Dubai International Stadium. Pandya's delivery came just as India was about to enter the final few overs of the game and was in dire need of wickets to get rid of Mohammad Rizwan.
While Rizwan mistimed the ball to the third man, Pandya used his short ball to maximum advantage and surprised Ifthikar and Khushdil. Since his Indian Premier League 2022 injury return, the all-rounder has been in fantastic form. In fact, Hardik Pandya sustained his injury while competing for India against Pakistan in the 2018 Asia Cup.
