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**News Article: Sharma’s Dropped Catch Costs India Early Opportunity Against Pakistan in Asia Cup Clash**
**Dubai, UAE** – A costly dropped catch by Abhishek Sharma early in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium has given the Men in Green a reprieve and left Indian fans and bowler Hardik Pandya frustrated.
Pakistan, after losing the toss and being put in to bat by India, opted for a revised opening strategy, promoting Fakhar Zaman to open alongside Sahibzada Farhan in an attempt to address their consistent early-wicket struggles.
Just three balls into the innings, Pandya induced a top-edged drive from Farhan towards third man. Sharma, positioned at third man, charged in and dove forward, only to spill what appeared to be a straightforward chance. The missed opportunity visibly angered Pandya.
While Pakistan’s revised opening partnership displayed a newfound aggression, with Zaman particularly assertive, they ultimately did managed to give a solid start, until Pandya dismissed Zaman for 15.
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