During the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025, Sahibzada Farhan’s performance for Pakistan against India stood out. He smashed a half-century in just 34 balls, with the help of five boundaries and three sixes. The milestone was achieved off the bowling of Axar Patel, followed by a controversial ‘gun-firing’ celebration that quickly gained traction on social media. Farhan’s impactful innings allowed Pakistan to score 91/1 within the initial 10 overs, establishing a strong start against India’s spin attack. Following the opening partner’s dismissal, Fakhar Zaman, Farhan took advantage of the missed opportunities by Abhishek Sharma, who dropped two catches. This performance marked a contrast to his previous game, where he scored 40 runs from 44 balls. The match was also marked by heightened political tensions after India’s earlier refusal to shake hands with Pakistan.
