Dubai: Pakistan took a decisive early blow in the Asian Cup final 2025 when Faheem Ashraf rejected man from the Indian danger Abhishek Sharma, breaking the domination of the opening in their rivalry at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Abhishek had been the spark of India throughout the tournament, his beating of aggressive power leaving the opponents to shake. Against Pakistan alone, he won races during their previous meetings, fixing the platform for the victories of India with consecutive ardent departures.
For Faheem, the final offered the perfect time to turn the tables. Delivering a slower bullet outside, he attracted Abhishek to get his brand at the start of six. Instead, the erroneous shot stole the end of the bat and was taken safely halfway, returning the left-hander for a five-point figure.
Faheem’s animated celebration reflected the relief of Pakistan – and their strategy worked perfection. Having suffered in the hands of India’s openers in the tournament, Green’s men finally neutralized the threat that had haunted them, with the drop in abhishek in shape before it could inflict damage.
The dismissal aroused noisy acclamations of the Pakistani crowd, fans applauding Faheem for having given the breakthrough they wanted. Social media also lit up for the versatile, greeting it for showing the opportunity and giving Pakistan the top at the start of the final.
