T20 World Cup 2026: Match 27, IND vs PAK – Top 3 player battles to watch out for

1. Jasprit Bumrah vs Sahibzada Farhan

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan and India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah share one of the most intriguing head-to-head battles in recent meetings between the two sides. The contest between Farhan’s attacking stroke play and Bumrah’s precision and pace often sets the tone in high-pressure encounters.

The two have faced each other in three T20 innings so far. During those exchanges, Farhan has scored 51 runs off 34 deliveries bowled by Bumrah, striking at an impressive rate of 150. The right-hander has shown intent from the outset, taking calculated risks and refusing to allow the Indian pacer to settle into a rhythm. Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the most accurate and difficult bowlers to face in T20 cricket, has found it challenging to dismiss Farhan in these encounters.