Is Irfan Pathan’s Accurate Cricket Forecasting Luck or Astrologers Instinct?

ByAnupam Pandey,SportsCafe Editor

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Irfan Pathan, a former Indian cricketer, has made his comeback to the commentary panel. But in the Asia Cup 2025, he has done a lot more than just talk about the match scenario. He even predicted the moves to be taken by teams, which happened immediately after he said, terming him an astrologer.

Is Irfan Pathans Accurate Cricket Forecasting Luck or Astrologer’s Instinct.

When things don't go right, people do consult the astrologers, who predict what will happen next. Although they are not always correct, they are able to bring accuracy in results, due to which people believe in them. But have you heard of an astrologer in the game of cricket?

If not, then you should know that this tag now belongs to the veteran Indian player, Irfan Pathan. He made his comeback to the commentary panel after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the Asia Cup. Fans did miss his commentary in the IPL, but now in the Asia Cup, another aspect has been added to it.

He is not just an ordinary commentator this time, , who predicts what's going to happen in the next delivery. In the Asia Cup 2025, his predictions have gone right, not once, not twice, but three times. However, is it just mere luck for Irfan or is he really an astrologer in cricket?

1. Pathan Predicted This Yorker

India played its first match in the Asia Cup against the UAE. This was also the game where Irfan Pathan showcased his skills as an astrologer. UAE had an impressive start to the game, as their opener, Alishan Sharafu, had given an aggressive start with the bat.

When Bumrah returned with the third over, . And this happened within the same over, as Bumrah took the wicket of Alishan Sharafu on a yorker ball. While fans called it Bumrah magic, some even hailed Irfan for his prediction.

2. Hardik’s Secret Slower Delivery

When India and Pakistan faced each other for the second time in the Asia Cup, Pathan once again showcased his skills as an astrologer. Pakistan was batting first in this game, and had a confident start. Hardik Pandya returned with the ball during the third over, eager to break the opening stand.

Irfan Pathan . And it happened in the third ball of the over, where the speed was 131 kmph. Hardik rolled his fingers while bowling the delivery, which further tricked Fakhar Zaman. To make things better for the Indian team, Sanju Samson safely caught the catch, giving a breakthrough.

3. Predicting Farhan’s Weak Spot

When Bangladesh and Pakistan faced each other in the decider match, Pathan yet again predicted things rightly. Sahibzada Farhan, who has been confident throughout the season, was opening for the team. At this time, that Sahibzada Farhan will be struggling on the front foot.

His prediction came within the first two deliveries of the game, but Farhan had already started with a four. Just when fans thought his prediction could be wrong this time, things took a turn. Sahibzada Farhan lost his wicket while attempting a square drive, and the ball went flying towards Rishad Hossain.

Pathan's Prediction: Luck or Skill?

If someone gets a prediction right, it can be called luck. For the second time, a few can also call it a luck factor. But getting three predictions right during the match seems more of a skill of Irfan Pathan, which helps him to get the astrologer tag in cricket.

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His knowledge of the game has helped him to predict the moves which will be taken by the bowlers to take wickets. Since Pathan was himself a bowler, he knows well what is going on in the bowler's mind and how he plans to take the wickets.

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