India’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to restrict Pakistan to 171, holding firm despite a resilient half-century from opener Farhan, whose determined knock kept his side afloat in testing conditions. Farhan looked assured at the crease, mixing patience with well-timed strokes to frustrate the Indian attack and anchor the innings, but regular wickets at the other end prevented Pakistan from building momentum or constructing meaningful partnerships. India’s seamers struck early to peg back the top order, while the spinners applied pressure in the middle overs, squeezing run-scoring opportunities and forcing errors. Even as Farhan fought hard to keep the scoreboard ticking, the lack of support meant Pakistan’s innings never gathered the acceleration needed for a bigger total. Sharp fielding and clever variations from India further tightened the grip, ensuring that Farhan’s effort, though admirable, was not enough to push Pakistan beyond 171. The innings closed with India firmly in control, confident that their balanced batting order would have the upper hand in the chase.