India had a thrilling win over Pakistan on August 28, 2022 in the Asia Cup in Dubai. The match had almost everything this rivalry promises with the result going down to the final over. India won the toss and decided to bowl first. Pakistan lost Babar Azam early, with the captain scoring only 10, but Mohammad Rizwan kept the innings together. He made 43 off 42 balls before being dismissed by Hardik Pandya. They never really managed to break free after that. Iftikhar Ahmed scored 28, while Mohammad Nawaz added 1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the pick of the Indian bowlers, finishing with 4/26, and Hardik finished with 3/25. Pakistan were bowled out for 147 in 19.5 overs, leaving India with 148 to win.
India's chase got off to a terrible start when KL Rahul was bowled for a golden duck. Rohit Sharma made 12 before falling, leaving India in a spot of bother. Virat Kohli then put together an important partnership and scored 35 from 34 balls. It was also Kohli's 100th T20I appearance. He eventually fell to Mohammad Nawaz, but Ravindra Jadeja kept India in the game with a valuable 35 off 29 balls. India needed 48 from the final five overs, and Pakistan still had a real chance of defending their total. Jadeja's dismissal in the final over made things even more interesting, with India needing seven runs from the last six balls.
Hardik Pandya was still at the crease. After his three wickets earlier in the match, Hardik had already played a major role in keeping Pakistan's total down. He now had the chance to finish the job with the bat. Hardik scored an unbeaten 33 off just 17 balls, including four fours and a six. With seven needed from the final over, he hit Mohammad Nawaz for the winning six, sending India to 148/5 in 19.4 overs. India won the match by five wickets, with two balls left. Hardik was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance. Bhuvneshwar's four wickets had restricted Pakistan to 147 but Hardik's late hitting helped India chase down the target.
