[WATCH]- Abhishek Sharma Blasts Shaheen Afridi For 4 And 6 As India Starts Strong vs Pakistan

India opener Abhishek Sharma got the Men in Blue off to a blazing start against Pakistan by taking on pacer Shaheen Afridi, hitting a four and a six off the first two deliveries. The high-octane Asia Cup 2025 clash is underway on Sunday, September 14, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

On the opening ball, Abhishek Sharma charged down the pitch and drove it past Shaheen Afridi for a boundary. The very next delivery, aimed at off-stump, was lofted elegantly over wide long-off for a six. You can watch the video here:

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Chasing 128, vice-captain Shubman Gill had a short stay at the crease, scoring 10 runs off seven balls before being dismissed by Saim Ayub. Abhishek Sharma, however, played a fiery cameo, smashing 31 runs off just 13 deliveries, including four fours and two sixes, before falling to Ayub for India’s second wicket.

At the latest update, India were 48/2 after five overs, needing 80 more runs to win, with captain Suryakumar Yadav (3) and Tilak Varma (2) at the crease.

Kuldeep Yadav Takes 3 Wickets As India Limit Pakistan To 127

Pakistan, after electing to bat first, faltered early as Saim Ayub fell for a golden duck to Hardik Pandya’s first legal delivery. Jasprit Bumrah struck in the next over, sending back Mohammad Haris for just three runs. Axar Patel then removed Fakhar Zaman (17) and captain Salman Agha (3) in quick succession.

Kuldeep Yadav turned the game in the 13th over with a brilliant double strike, dismissing Hasan Nawaz (5) and Mohammad Nawaz (0) on consecutive deliveries. Shaheen Afridi tried to revive the innings, scoring an unbeaten 33 off 16 balls, including four sixes, as Pakistan managed 127/9 in their 20 overs.

Kuldeep was India’s standout bowler, finishing with 3/18 in four overs, while Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah contributed two wickets each.

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