DUBAI: Pakistan hit a crucial early battle in the Asia Cup 2025 final when Faheem Ashraf dismissed India’s Danger Man Abhishek Sharma and broke the opener dominance in their rivalry at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Abhishek had been India’s spark throughout the tournament, where his aggressive powerplay batting left opponents rattled. Against Pakistan alone, he stacked on races in their previous meetings and set the platform for India’s victories with back-to-back fiery starter.
For Faheem, the last offered the perfect moment to turn tables. He delivered a slower ball wide outside, he lured Abhishek to go for his trademark early six. Instead, the mistaken shot of the toe end flew on the bat and was probably taken in the middle of and sent the left-handed back to a single-digit score of five races.
Faheem’s animated party reflected Pakistan’s relief – and their strategy worked with perfection. After suffering in the hands of India’s openers in the tournament, the men in Green finally neutralized the threat that had haunted them with the form that Abhishek fell before he could cause injuries.
The dismissal triggered high cheer from the Pakistani audience, with fans welcoming Faheem for delivering the breakthrough they had wanted. Social media also lit with praise for the all -rounder, paid tribute to him for rising for the apartment and giving Pakistan to the end early in the final.
