Hardik Pandya is not playing today due to an injury he sustained during India's Super Four match against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025. He bowled the opening over and took a wicket but then walked off the field and did not return, with the injury being described as a niggle or strain affecting his left hamstring or quadricep. Because of this injury, India has ruled him out of the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, and he has been replaced by Rinku Singh in the playing XI. This injury is a significant setback for India, as Pandya provides a vital balance in the team with both batting and seam-bowling options.