Hazlewood's precise length and the bounce he generates have troubled the Indian top order, with his absence offering a chance for India to settle into their game.
This is the first time these two sides are competing at this venue in a T20I encounter
Defeating World champions Australia in a record chase in the semi-final clash, Harmanpreet and co. booked their final berth and would hope to lift the title in front of their home crowd on November 2.
From a disastrous opening game to scripting one of the greatest semi-final wins in World Cup history, South Africa's journey to their maiden ICC Women's ODI World Cup final has been one of a kind.
Babar Azam's 68-run knock guided the team home in a modest chase of 140 runs in Lahore.
South Africa and Pakistan have the 3-match T20I series tied at 1-1 with the final T20I promising some thrilling action in Lahore.
Iyer has conveyed appreciation for the support received from fans and the medical team during his recovery through a social media post a few days back
For the hosts, Mohammad Nawaz was the lone bright spot with an all-round performance, taking three wickets and top-scoring with 36.
The hosts will look to bounce back after a disappointing outing in the opening game, where a second-string South African side outplayed them in all departments to claim a convincing 55-run win.
Naqvi has already conveyed that the trophy can be handed over to India but it will be presented by him.
The 25-year-old stood out as the lone performer in the top order smashing a 37-ball 68 as the rest crumbled with India being dismissed for a below-par 125 in 18.4 overs.
Opener Sai Sudharsan (38 off 94) struggled to find fluency and was eventually caught behind off Tshepo Moreki.
India vs Australia 2nd T20 highlights: The next T20 match of the series will be played on Sunday in Hobart
Michael Finn, President of the Ringwood and District Cricket Association, revealed that the accident occurred during a warm-up session in the nets.
The live telecast of the T20 series between India and Australia will be available on Star Sports Network in India
After clinching the ODI series 2-1, the hosts have struggled to maintain their momentum in the shortest format, losing the first two T20Is and consequently conceding the series.
The gesture follows after the India and Australian women's teams also wore the black armband during the second semifinal of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 on Thursday
In the series opener, Suryakumar answered that call with a quickfire 39 off 24 balls, including a towering 125-metre six off Josh Hazlewood, showcasing his return to form.
The venue has seen some high-scoring encounters, with the most recent T20I between India and Australia played here in 2016, when India posted 184 batting first.
Asia Cup Rising Stars will feature similar teams as in the Men's Asia Cup earlier this year in the UAE