Hardik Pandya Strikes as Babar Azam Falls Early in High-Stakes Clash

In a crucial moment during the Pakistan vs. India encounter, Hardik Pandya dismissed Pakistan skipper Babar Azam for 23 runs off 26 balls. At 8.2 overs, Pandya delivered a well-placed ball that saw Babar caught by KL Rahul, leaving Pakistan at 41/1 after opting to bat first. Babar had shown glimpses of form with a boundary just the previous ball but fell shortly after. The early breakthrough gives India an edge in this high-pressure match.