IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 Match
Axar Patel’s Injury Update: Uncertainty Looms Over His Participation in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 MatchIndian all-rounder Axar Patel sustained a head injury during the Asia Cup 2025 match against Oman, raising concerns about his availability for the high-stakes Super 4 match against Pakistan on September 21. Patel’s injury occurred while fielding at mid-off in the 15th over of Oman’s innings, when he attempted to stop a shot by Hammad Mirza and lost his balance, hitting his head on the ground.
Injury Update from Team India CoachIndia’s fielding coach, T. Dilip, provided a cautious update on Patel’s fitness after the match against Oman. “Just now I’ve seen Axar, he looks fine now at this point of time. That’s what I can say about it,” Dilip said in the post-match press conference. While this update offers some reassurance, Patel’s participation in the India vs Pakistan match remains uncertain due to the short turnaround between games .
Impact of Axar Patel’s Absence on India’s StrategyAxar Patel’s absence would significantly impact India’s strategy, particularly in terms of their spin attack. With the spin-friendly pitch in Dubai, India might struggle to find an alternative to Patel’s crucial contributions with both bat and ball. Patel’s presence provides India with the balance of playing with three spinners, which has been their strategy so far in the tournament.
Possible Replacements
If Patel is ruled out, India may consider the following options:
- Washington Sundar: A like-for-like replacement as an all-rounder and spinner, who is part of India’s standby list.
- Riyan Parag: Another all-rounder option who could potentially replace Patel.
- Arshdeep Singh: A pacer who might replace Patel in the team, altering India’s bowling dynamics.
Patel’s Performance in Recent MatchesBefore the injury, Patel had a good outing with the bat against Oman, scoring 26 runs off 13 balls. He also took 2 wickets for just 18 runs in his 4-over spell against Pakistan in the group stage match.
What’s Next for Team India?India faces Pakistan on September 21 in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025. Despite Patel’s injury uncertainty, Team India coach T. Dilip emphasized that the team is fully focused and treats every match equally. “Regarding the Pakistan game, everybody are geared up. We treat every game as the same and we know the schedule, how it is panned out. So every game is just another game and we’re ready for it,” Dilip added
