Hardik Pandya is not bowling today because he has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2025 final due to an injury. He suffered a quadriceps niggle during India's last Super Four stage game against Sri Lanka, where he bowled only one over before leaving the field and did not return. Despite hopes that he might recover, he has been officially left out of the playing XI for the final against Pakistan, with Rinku Singh replacing him. His absence is a significant loss for India, as he contributes vital balance in both batting and bowling, especially as a bowler in pressure situations and against Pakistan. The team confirmed this before the match, and the captain Suryakumar Yadav stated that Hardik missed out due to the niggle, with the team opting to bowl first without him.