In the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match, Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan created a significant impact with his explosive batting against India in Dubai. He reached his fifty in only 34 balls, featuring five boundaries and three sixes. This significant feat came against Axar Patel, and his subsequent ‘gun-firing’ celebration rapidly spread online. Farhan’s innings gave Pakistan a robust start, reaching 91/1 in the initial 10 overs, providing a strong base against India’s spinners. He accelerated after the dismissal of opening partner Fakhar Zaman, benefiting from two dropped catches by Abhishek Sharma in the field. This performance stood in stark contrast to his earlier game, where he made 40 runs from 44 balls. The game also faced increased political tension. Following India’s earlier refusal to shake hands, Farhan’s gesture stood out as a moment of positivity during the controversy.
