Another key battle to watch out for is between Jasprit Bumrah and Sahibzada Farhan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The battle will be a revenge for Bumrah as he could not dismiss Farhan in the three meetings at the Asia Cup last year, as he conceded 51 runs, including three sixes, while the Pakistan opener batted at a strike rate of 150, frustrating Bumrah with his aggressive strokeplay.
Jasprit Bumrah will look to avenge those previous setbacks with his lethal pace, deadly yorkers, and subtle variations, alongside his goal of unsettling Sahibzada Farhan early in the innings. Farhan is known for his aggressive batting at the top order, but Bumrah’s experience and pace are expected to keep him in check. This battle is crucial to determine whether Pakistan can get a flying start or if India can apply early pressure to dictate the game.