Tayyab Tahir Falls to Ravindra Jadeja in Champions Trophy
The dismissal of Tayyab Tahir has put Pakistan in a difficult position, and they need a strong partnership to get back into the game. With the current score at 200/6, Pakistan's chances of winning are dwindling, and they need a miracle to turn the match around.
Ravindra Jadeja took a stunning wicket of Tayyab Tahir in the Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan, dismissing him for just 4 runs off 6 balls, as Pakistan struggled at 200/6 in 42.4 overs.
The wicket came in a cluster of three Pakistan wickets in three overs, leaving Pakistan crippled before the third powerplay. Jadeja produced a top-class turner to dismiss Tahir, leaving Pakistan reeling at 165 for 5. The delivery foxed the Pakistani middle-order batter, who fell to Jadeja's clever bowling.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first, with Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq opening the innings. Azam was dismissed by Hardik Pandya for 23 runs, while Imam fell to Axar Patel for 10. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan then settled the innings, scoring 104 runs before Rizwan was dismissed by Axar for 46.
The match is crucial for Pakistan, as a loss will risk their early elimination from the ICC event. For India, Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav have taken two wickets each, putting pressure on the Pakistani batting lineup. Khushdil Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi are currently at the crease, trying to stabilize the innings.
The match has seen momentum shift from one side to the other, with India's bowlers picking up key wickets. Pakistan needs to bat carefully to avoid an early exit from the tournament, while India will look to capitalize on the momentum and take a strong position in the match.
