WATCH: Irfan Pathan once again accurately predicts Pakistan wicket in the IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan showcased his astute cricketing sense once again during Asia Cup 2025. During the intense Super 4 match between India and Pakistan being held at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, September 21, Pathan suggested to Hardik Pandya that he should slow down his pace. At this stage, the Pakistan openers were establishing early pressure and were confident in attacking both Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah in the powerplay overs. On the second delivery of his second over, Pandya got hit for a boundary by Fakhar Zaman; hence, Pathan’s advice came at the right time. 

Almost immediately afterward, Pandya obliged with Pathan's suggestion of pace and bowled a slower ball, which brought the much-needed breakthrough. Fakhar Zaman, who looked to be in good form and played a brief inning, mistimed the slower ball and edged it behind to Sanju Samson, who took the catch comfortably. There was a quick review by the third umpire, who saw the legality of the catch, and Zaman had to head back to the pavilion for 15 runs off 9 balls. This dismissal put the momentum in India's favor, and it proved to be a good tactic from Pathan. What we saw here was a spot-on commentary prediction, proving that commentary can, at times, align directly as play unfolds in live sport.

"He should go towards the slower ball, in my opinion, because when the catch was dropped, there was just this puff of dust that went off. He should use this dryness of the surface, and Suryakumar Yadav should go to the spinners as well (in the powerplay)," Pathan said on Sony Sports Network.

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Irfan Pathan gets his prediction right again in Asia Cup 2025

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has been making waves with his on-point predictions throughout the Asia Cup 2025. Earlier in the tournament, he foresaw Jasprit Bumrah delivering a trademark yorker to dismiss UAE opener Alishan Sharafu during the group stage clash. At that moment, the UAE openers appeared to be settling in, but Pathan noted that Bumrah often unleashes the yorker in such situations. True to his analysis, the Indian pacer executed the delivery perfectly, breaking the partnership and putting India back in control.

India’s form in the tournament continues to impress, with the Men in Blue securing four consecutive victories so far in the Asia Cup 2025. Their consistency has been fueled by both individual brilliance and collective team effort. Next, they are set to lock horns with Bangladesh in the Super 4 stage. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, at the Dubai International Stadium, where India will look to extend their winning streak and strengthen their grip on the campaign.