In a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 encounter held in Dubai, India’s bowlers set the stage for a convincing victory. Kuldeep Yadav’s impressive three-wicket haul, complemented by two wickets each from Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, effectively restricted Pakistan to a modest total of 127/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Abhishek Sharma (Image credit: ACC)
Then, it was Abhishek Sharma who electrifyingly sparked India’s chase with a dazzling display of batting. Opening the innings alongside Shubman Gill, Sharma took his guard, ready to face Pakistan’s formidable pacer, Shaheen Afridi. Afridi, known for his thunderous new-ball spells and earlier contribution with a few towering sixes to Pakistan’s score, was expected to dominate.
However, Abhishek Sharma had other intentions. He wasted no time, cracking Shaheen Afridi’s very first delivery through the covers for a boundary. Not stopping there, he audaciously launched the next delivery over long-off for a massive six, instantly injecting momentum into India’s innings.
When Shaheen returned for his second over, Abhishek continued his aggressive approach, driving the first ball for another four and then clearing the mid-wicket fence on the third delivery.
Abhishek’s explosive cameo, a rapid-fire 31 runs off just 13 balls, adorned with four boundaries and two sixes, concluded when he was dismissed by Saim Ayub.
Following India’s comfortable seven-wicket triumph over their rivals, Abhishek took to social media to share a simple yet powerful two-word message: “Jai Hind.” This patriotic declaration perfectly capped off India’s dominant performance.