Young opening batterAbhishek Sharmafinally got redemption for his catch drop in the first over as he ended up completing a stunning catch to dismiss Saim Ayub in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s clash
between India and Pakistan in Dubai. In the first over of the match, Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan attempted to hit Hardik Pandya over mid-on but couldn’t time it well as Abhishek Sharma was in the position to take a comfortable catch.
However, Abhishek Sharma realised later that he had to lean forward to complete the catch and missed an easy chance to take a wicket. Sahibzada Farhangot a lifeline at the score of 0. However, Hardik Pandya and the Indian team didn’t have to wait much to get their first wicket as the right-arm pacer in the third over dismissed Fakhar Zaman. After that, Abhishek also redeemed himself to take a stunning catch as India got their second wicket in the game.
Abhishek Sharma dives to take stunning catch
In the 11th over of the match, Saim Ayub attempted a pull shot against Shivam Dube but mistimed it badly. Abhishek Sharma, who already missed two catches at that time came running from deep backward square leg for another attempt and made a brilliant dive to finally take a stunner. India finally got a relief as Pakistan lost a wicket after a 72-run partnership between Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub.
Talking about the match so far, Sahibzada Farhan turned out to be a top scorer for Pakistan as he got out after scoring 58 runs off 45 balls hitting five fours and three sixes. Saim Ayub also contributed with 21 runs off 17 balls with a six and a four. Currently, Mohammad Nawaz and skipper Salman Ali Agha are still at the crease taking to innings further with last few overs remaining.
