Star Pakistan batter Saim Ayub falls for a duck for the second consecutive time in Asia Cup 2025.
Updated: September 14, 2025 8:57 PM IST
New Delhi: Team India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya sent Saim Ayub to the pavilion with his very first legal delivery. Ayub disappointed once again and got out for a duck, without scoring any runs, for the second consecutive innings.
Hardik first bowled an inswinger which went towards the leg side. After this, the next ball was an outswinger, on which Ayub got confused and played the wrong shot while chasing the ball. The ball was back of a length and moving outside the off stump, which Ayub played towards point, and Jasprit Bumrah took the catch.
Before the high-voltage match against India, Saim Ayub had said that the team trusts each other completely and will decide the bowling combination according to the pitch. He had said that both he and the team will work hard, and no one’s performance can be predicted.
Disappointing start amid expectations
But Saim Ayub’s start on the field was not good at all. He disappointed his team by getting out on the first ball without scoring any runs. In this way, he got out for 0 runs in the second consecutive match, which is completely opposite to his statement of confidence.
That seemed quite easy 😅
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Confidence in the team continues, but he needs to improve himself
Ayub had earlier said that he trusts the support of the team and just wants to give his best. Although his performance was not as expected, now he needs to improve himself and play with confidence.
The match is yet to happen
In this great match between India and Pakistan, Saim Ayub will now have to correct his mistake. The team’s trust remains on him, but the result on the field is also important.
Story Highlights
- Before the match, Saim Ayub had expressed full confidence in the team
- But he disappointed by getting out on the first ball in the match against India
- Getting out for zero in the second consecutive match also increased concern
- Now he is expected to return with improvement and confidence
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