Saim Ayub endured a difficult passage of play during the India vs Pakistan Asian Video games 2026 last at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday, October 3. After dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earlier within the innings, the Pakistan all-rounder was punished by Abhishek Sharma earlier than dropping two catches.
India, led by Shreyas Iyer, made a quick begin after choosing to bat first, with Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma taking the attack to Pakistan’s bowlers. Nevertheless, Saim Ayub gave Pakistan an early breakthrough by dismissing Sooryavanshi on the first ball of the third over. The young opener scored 15 off 9 balls.
Abhishek Sharma Takes Saim Ayub Apart With Three Consecutive Boundaries
Saim Ayub got here under immediate strain in his second over regardless of dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earlier within the innings. On the fourth ball, Abhishek Sharma waited for a short delivery, rocked back and hammered it over large long-on for six, making full use of the loose length.
Abhishek followed it with another quick delivery and went deep in his crease earlier than clearing mid-on for 4. He then struck a good-length ball on the off-stump line over the bowler’s head for one more boundary, bringing 15 runs from the over.
Abhishek showcased his skill to read Ayub’s length early. He stayed deep in his crease and punished the Pakistan all-rounder each time he bowled quick or supplied width, putting further strain on Ayub after his earlier wicket.
Saim Ayub Drops Abhishek Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in Similar Over
Abhishek Sharma was given a significant reprieve within the fifth over. Arafat Minhas bowled barely quick and outdoors off earlier than the ball turned back into the batter. Abhishek rocked back for the pull but was cramped for room and mistimed the shot high in direction of deep mid-wicket.
Saim Ayub rushed in from the deep and attempted a full-length dive. He received each arms to the ball but couldn’t full the catch as it popped out when his elbows hit the ground. Abhishek survived regardless of not making clear contact, with Ayub unable to hold on to a difficult likelihood.
In the identical over, Minhas tossed the ball up round off stump, and Shreyas Iyer tried to play an inside-out shot but was beaten by the flight and sliced the ball in direction of the deep.
Ayub once more moved forward from the deep, received each arms to the ball while diving and appeared to have another likelihood under management. Nevertheless, he spilled it once more. Pakistan conceded 11 runs from the over, while each Abhishek and Iyer survived after Ayub failed to finish either catch.
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Abhishek Sharma Shatters Multiple T20 Records
Fastest to 400 Sixes in T20s by Indians — By Innings:
| S.No | Batter | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 208 |
| 2 | Sanju Samson | 317 |
| 3 | Suryakumar Yadav | 322 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | 342 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | 371 |
Fastest to 400 Sixes in T20s — By Balls:
| S.No | Batter | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Russell | 3,027 |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma | 3,513 |
| 3 | Chris Gayle | 3,557 |
| 4 | Tim David | 3,803 |
| 5 | Kieron Pollard | 3,944 |
Fastest to 100 T20 Sixes in a Calendar 12 months
| S.No | Batter | 12 months | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Russell | 2019 | 589 |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma | 2026 | 651 |
| 3 | Dewald Brevis | 2025 | 653 |
| 4 | Chris Gayle | 2016 | 724 |
| 5 | Karanbir Singh | 2025 | 728 |
Source: cricketaddictor.com


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