On Sunday, Sahibzada Farhan became the first Pakistani batter to hit a six against Jasprit Bumrah in international cricket, ending a run of 400 balls without conceding a six.
Published: September 14, 2025 10:05 PM IST
New Delhi: Sahibzada Farhan made history on Sunday by becoming the first Pakistani batter to hit a six off Jasprit Bumrah in international cricket, breaking a streak that lasted 400 deliveries.
How was the shot?
This happened during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, when Farhan smashed Bumrah’s ball for a six on the third delivery of the sixth over. The bold shot flew high over backward square leg, leaving even India’s top fielder Suryakumar Yadav surprised.
Where is the video?
Sahibzada Farhan you beauty 😍🥵👏#PakvInd #AsiaCup2025 #AsiaCup
pic.twitter.com/xqBftQsCpM— Amir (@khano_3) September 14, 2025
What were fans’ reactions?
Cricket fans praised Farhan’s brave shot, saying that Bumrah, known as one of the best fast bowlers in the world, had never before given a six to any Pakistani batter in international games.
Games between these two countries always get a lot of attention worldwide, but this time the match feels different, it’s the first time they are playing against each other after the four-day war in May.
What happened in the match?
Kuldeep Yadav (3 wickets for 18 runs) and Axar Patel (2 wickets for 18 runs) helped India keep Pakistan to a low total of 127 for 9 in their Group A Asia Cup match on Sunday.
India started strong with Hardik Pandya getting Saim Ayub out on the very first proper ball, followed by Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Mohammad Haris, leaving Pakistan struggling at 6 runs for 2 wickets.
Then, spinners Kuldeep (4 overs, 18 runs, 3 wickets) and Patel (4 overs, 18 runs, 2 wickets) controlled the middle part of Pakistan’s batting with good bowling and important wickets.
Sahibzada Farhan played well, scoring 40 runs off 44 balls with one four and three sixes, but the other Pakistani batsmen did not perform well on a slow pitch. Towards the end, Shaheen Afridi scored an important unbeaten 33 runs off 16 balls to help Pakistan pass 100 runs.
Brief scores:
Pakistan scored 127 for 9 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 40, Shaheen Afridi 33 not out; Kuldeep Yadav 3/18, Axar Patel 2/18) against India.
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