Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan’s celebration after scoring a half-century against India in the Asia Cup Super Four clash on Sunday left fans buzzing. The right-handed batter reached his fifty with a six off Axar Patel’s delivery in the 10th over. His half-century came off just 29 runs and included five boundaries and three sixes.
After reaching his milestone, Farhan pointed his bat forward like a rifle and mimicked firing shots. This gesture was captured on camera and quickly went viral on social media, with fans calling it one of the most entertaining celebrations of the tournament. Some social media users even compared the celebration to the downing of Indian jets, including Rafales, during a four-day armed conflict in May.
Pakistan Breaks Powerplay Record Against India
Meanwhile, Pakistan set a new record by posting their highest powerplay score against India in T20I cricket, reaching 55 runs during their Asia Cup encounter. Sahibzada Farhan was the top scorer with 29 runs, while Fakhar Zaman added 15 and Saim Ayub contributed 9. The team collectively hit nine fours, ending the powerplay with a strike rate of 143.24. Their fast-paced approach maintained a run rate of 9.16, built from a combination of six singles, four doubles, and a sharp three-run effort.
