Two of the biggest cricketing rivals, India and Pakistan, are all set to lock horns once again, this time at the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025. This will be the first time that these two nations come head-to-head after all the diplomatic tensions that transpired early this year.
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India and Pakistan are placed in the same group at the Asia Cup and will clash on Sunday, September 14th, in a league game.
As the excitement for the game builds, The Sporting News takes a look at the most T20I wickets by an Indian bowler against Pakistan.
Who has the most T20I wickets against Pakistan?
India has always had the upper hand when it comes to playing against Pakistan. In their last T20I against the side at the 2024 T20 World Cup, India defeated them in a low-scoring thriller.
Surprisingly, neither Jasprit Bumrah nor Bhuvneswar Kumar has the most wickets against Pakistan. It is the Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya who holds the record for the most wickets against the arch-rivals.
Hardik, who is known to perform in big games, has not only performed with the bat, but he also has a superb bowling record against the side.
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In fact, when India last played Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, it was Hardik Pandya who broke through Babar Azam, who was looking in a very fine touch in the game.
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No Bumrah or Bhuvi, It's 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗸 Who holds the record for the Most T20I wickets against Pakistan among Indian players.
Impressively, he's never gone wicketless in any T20I match against them
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Hardik's bowling record against Pakistan
| Innings | Wickets | Average | Economy |
| 6 | 13 | 12.00 | 7.25 |
Top 5 Indian bowlers with the most wickets against Pakistan
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Average | Economy |
| Hardik Pandya | 6 | 13 | 12.00 | 7.25 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 7 | 11 | 17.18 | 7.26 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 7 | 17.57 | 7.85 |
| Irfan Pathan | 3 | 6 | 11.00 | 6.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 5 | 15.20 | 5.42 |
Hardik has always been crucial to India's success, both with bat and ball, and especially against Pakistan. His partnership at the MCG against the side during the 2022 T20 World Cup, along with Virat Kohli, is one of the key highlights of his career.
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When is the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup game?
India and Pakistan will clash on Sunday, September 14th at the Dubai International Stadium. The sides can lock horns as many as three times during the competition, given that both of them reach the Finals.
While India will look to maintain their good record against Pakistan, the Men in Green would want to get one back and make a solid start to their preparations for the T20 World Cup next year.