MUMBAI – India’s plans for the Asia Cup 2025 final have been hit hard, with Hardik Pandya sidelined for the India vs Pakistan showdown in Dubai tomorrow. Hardik Pandya’s impact with bat and ball gives balance and tactical freedom. Hardik Pandya Played a Central RoleIndia’s route to the final has been impressive. Hardik Pandya played a central role in that surge. Without Hardik Pandya’s counterattacking batting and knack for breaking stands, the challenge grows.