WATCH | Hardik Pandya Delivers An Ice-Cold Send-Off To Babar Azam, Waves Him Goodbye After Thrilling Dismissal

Champions Trophy 2025, IND vs PAK: Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya had the perfect send-off for Babar Azam after dismissing him from action. During the India vs Pakistan clash in Dubai, the star all-rounder broke the settling partnership between Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq. After the dismissal, Pandya's 'Bye-Bye' celebration is taking over the internet.

IND vs PAK: CLUTCH Hardik Pandya Waves Goodbye To Babar Azam | WATCH

Babar Azam was looking composed, and pressure was piling over Team India as Pakistan was settling in well. The openers offered a decent start after Mohammed Shami's blunder as Babar scored a couple of boundaries, and it looked like he was settling in for a long run. But Hardik Pandya did not let that happen under his watch. While the initial frustration took over, the all-rounder tossed a perfect delivery, which Babar nicked, and the ball landed straight in wicketkeeper KL Rahul 's hands. The India fans were roaring after Team India drew the first blood, and the stylish Pandya delivered a frosty farewell to the Pakistan skipper.

After Babar Azam lost his wicket, Hardik Pandya celebrated in style as he waved him goodbye as the batter walked back towards the dressing room.

Team India were blessed as they scalped another wicket as opener Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed via run-out. Axar Patel's eagle eyes did not miss the wicket as his aim hit directly into the stumps. Imam attempted for a dive but it did not favour his case, leading to the loss of another wicket.      

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India Gain Momentum As Pakistan Attempt To Hold On

In terms of the game, Pakistan won the toss in Dubai and opted to bat first. The Men in Blue have chosen to field and have elected to opt for the same squad. But for Pakistan, opener Imam-ul-Haq will replace the injured Fakhar Zaman, who has been ruled out of the entire Champions Trophy.

While Pakistan looked balanced in the initial power-play, the Indian side is back in the game as they gained momentum after scalping two wickets in the play.

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