India and Pakistan are all set to renew their rivalry when they take on each other in the 27th match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2025. The highly-awaited match is scheduled to be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
While India will start the game as favourites, Pakistan are more than capable of springing a surprise or two. One battle that could very well decide the fate of the big game is Jasprit Bumrah vs Sahibzada Farhan. While the fast-bowler will be India’s trump card, Pakistan will be hoping that Sahibzada Farhan continues his fine record against him.
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Sahibzada Farhan vs Jasprit Bumrah:
Not many batters have managed to take down Bumrah but the Pakistan opener has enjoyed considerable success against the India ace. The right-handed batsman faced the pacer for the first time in last year’s Asia Cup and hit the ground running.
In three games, Sahibzada Farhan scored 51 runs off 34 balls against Bumrah in addition to hitting three sixes. On the other hand, Bumrah is yet to dismiss the right-handed batter and will be eager to get the big wicket in the upcoming match.
Bumrah world number one bowler:
Just before the start of the match, Sahibzada Farhan was asked about Bumrah by former India spinner Harbhajan Singh. The ex-cricketer-turned-commentator asked the Pakistan star: “Even the biggest batters feel nervous in front of Jasprit Bumrah, but your record against him is very good.”
In reply, Sahibzada Farhan hailed Bumrah as the best in the world before saying that he would like to attack the India star straightaway.
“When you manage to do something like that against the best, a lot of pressure goes away. But there’s no doubt he is the world number one bowler — there’s a reason behind that. Today as well, I will play in the same manner and try to attack the main bowler,” said Farhan.
Sahibzada Farhan on playing against India:
Farhan also admitted that the players are always in pressure when facing India. He further stated that he would take confidence from his performance against India in last year’s Asia Cup and will look to make impact once again.
“Whenever you play against India, pressure is always there. But whenever you perform, you also get confidence from it. So whoever says there’s no pressure they lie. The way I handled things in last Asia Cup, would like to do the same here,” Sahibzada said.
Both India and Pakistan have won their first two games and will be keen on extending the winning run. The winner of the upcoming match will seal a place in the next round of the competition.
