Throwback to when injured Hardik Pandya last missed a match vs Pakistan

Anurag Dasgupta

When Hardik last missed a game vs PAK [Source: @SirJadeja/x.com] When Hardik last missed a game vs PAK [Source: @SirJadeja/x.com]

So, it is official, Hardik Pandya will miss the crucial Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan due to an injury. The Indian all-rounder pulled a muscle during the Super 4 match vs Sri Lanka, and this comes as a massive blow as Hardik was a vital cog for the Men in Blue in their T20I setup, and had a terrific record against Pakistan.

Hardik has been a clutch player for India vs Pakistan and has taken wickets against them in every single game, showcasing his brilliance against India’s arch-rivals. Rinku Singh has officially replaced the Mumbai Indians captain as the Men in Blue will eye their third successive win against their arch-rivals.

The all-rounder has a history of injuries, and in this article, we go down the memory lane when Hardik last missed a game against Pakistan due to an injury, and interestingly, that match also occurred in the Asia Cup.

When was the last time Hardik missed a game against Pakistan?

It was during the Asia Cup 2018 when Hardik last missed a match vs Pakistan. In that tournament, Hardik was India’s premium all-rounder, and in a group stage match against the Men in Green, disaster struck as the 31-year-old player fell down during his bowling run-up.

The all-rounder looked in immense pain as he was carried off on a stretcher, and it turned out to be a career-threatening injury. The two teams again collided in the Super 4 stage, but this time, India were without Hardik Pandya as the all-rounder was ruled out of the tournament, and this was the last time he missed a game against Pakistan.

In that game, Pakistan batted first and scored 237/7, and in reply, the Indian batters made a mockery of the Pakistan attack as they won the match by 9 wickets.