Pakistan’s younger opener Saim Ayub endured one more nightmare outing within the Asia Cup 2025, falling for his fourth duck of the match. Going through Bangladesh in an important Tremendous 4 conflict, Ayub was dismissed on the fourth ball of the second over by Mahedi Hasan, persevering with his dreadful run of kind that has left followers each annoyed and unforgiving on social media.
Saim Ayub falls for 4th duck in Asia Cup 2025
Mahedi, launched early into the assault, delivered a barely flatter ball as Ayub tried to interrupt free. The left-hander superior down the wicket, choosing an aerial stroke, however failed to attach cleanly. As an alternative of clearing the infield, the ball went straight in direction of mid-on, the place Rishad Hossain made a snug catch. The dismissal got here with out Ayub troubling the scorers but once more, leaving Pakistan reeling and handing Bangladesh an early benefit.
The convenience of the catch highlighted Ayub’s lack of composure. Not like Rishad’s earlier sharp take within the first over, this was easy and summed up the opener’s misjudgment. The style of dismissal solely fueled criticism from followers, who identified his incapacity to adapt and ship beneath strain.
Horror begin for Pakistan
Ayub’s failure was only the start of Pakistan’s struggles. Throughout the first 10 overs, Pakistan had misplaced 4 wickets and stumbled to 46/4, with Bangladesh’s determination to bowl first proving spot on.
Taskin Ahmed and Mahedi struck early, whereas Rishad chipped in with two important wickets, dismantling Pakistan’s prime order. With the ball gripping barely and Bangladesh’s bowlers sustaining self-discipline, Pakistan discovered themselves beneath immense strain, unable to construct momentum.
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Followers vent frustration on-line
The dismissal sparked a wave of trolling and harsh criticism geared toward Saim on social media platforms, significantly X. Many followers highlighted that regardless of a number of possibilities within the match, the left-hander has repeatedly didn’t capitalize, making his inclusion within the taking part in XI questionable.
Memes, sarcastic feedback, and comparisons with previous struggling batters flooded timelines. Some followers expressed disappointment, stating that Ayub’s lack of runs has damage Pakistan’s marketing campaign considerably. Others recommended giving alternatives to alternate openers, arguing that the group can’t afford repeated failures from somebody entrusted with such a crucial function.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
4TH DUCK BY SAIM AYUB IN THE ASIA CUP. pic.twitter.com/TvnT3CxEZ6
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) September 25, 2025
Nightmare continues for Saim Ayub – registers his 4th duck within the Asia Cup 🦆🔥#SaimAyub #PAKvBAN #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/5bB9Uf3r8R
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub might be the largest fraud in Pakistan cricket.
(Sorry for an off-topic publish)#PAKvBAN
— Muhammad Zuhair (@mzuhair123) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub on this Asia Cup 2025:
– 0
– 0
– 0
– 21
– 2
– 0
Pakistan cricket consultants stated ” Saim Ayub Subsequent Babar Azam.🤣 pic.twitter.com/kzBtYJFiyY— MANU. (@IMManu_18) September 25, 2025
4th duck for Saim Ayub within the Asia cup. That is simply legal pic.twitter.com/gGp0tEpiJD
— Hassan Abbasian (@HassanAbbasian) September 25, 2025
4TH DUCK FOR SAIM AYUB IN THE ASIA CUP 🤯 pic.twitter.com/GberhaZea1
— junaiz (@dhillow_) September 25, 2025
4th Duck for Generational Expertise Saim Ayub
— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) September 25, 2025
📸:💚🇵🇰
Saim Ayub’s horrible efficiency😳
-Golden Duck In opposition to Oman
-Golden Duck In opposition to India
-Golden Duck In opposition to UAE
-Golden Duck In opposition to Bangladesh #PAKvBAN | #AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/mdmequsNW9— 𝐅𝐚𝐧❥𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐳𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬🏏 (@Bobi_1A) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub this AC pic.twitter.com/iB9EEk3ect
— SSH (@SSH184593) September 25, 2025
4th Duck in #AsiaCup2025
Poor Poor Poor #SaimAyub pic.twitter.com/KFDDlwuPRt— Sohail Imran (@sohailimrangeo) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub – the person, the parable, and the duck-making legend – has one other duck at present 🦆 pic.twitter.com/mDUR4SmUZ6
— Er A Okay Goswami (@Akhilesh_goswam) September 25, 2025
Saim ayub profession is over
— Khaniii (@intoxicant_hu) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub might be the one pakistani participant to be given so many adjustments regardless of his failure to carry out in all these matches. I nonetheless marvel what goal does he serve aside from placing strain on our center order with again to again geese. Why is the administration sleeping?!
— Maryam Mustafa 🇵🇰 🇵🇸 (@mmariammustafa) September 25, 2025
Indian gamers ought to study from Saim Ayub what boycott match means 🥲
— ً (@ExiledKoshur) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub within the Asia Cup.
Innings – 6
Runs – 23
Common – 3.83
Strike fee – 85.19 pic.twitter.com/ZlnvqxW5QM— Hmmmm (@hmm_mmm1) September 25, 2025
Saim ayub ought to take retirement from the nationwide group. RN He’s not able to take worldwide cricket strain…#PAKvBAN
— ALi 🇵🇰🦁 (@ItsALiChouHan) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub and his Asia Cup geese. pic.twitter.com/YJNa9s4oLi
— Stereotypewriter (@babumoshoy) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub Shahid Afridi ka document toray ga.. Anday dyny mein.
— Fareeha Zaheer (@AlphaLadyo85) September 25, 2025
Why the hell is Saim Ayub on this group?
They kicked out Hassan Nawaz, a promising expertise, and stored that shithead Saim Ayub within the group!!!— Irfan Aziz (@irfanfaziz) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub Cricket chor de or School highway per Hen Cleaning soap lgaya kr or anday free me dia kr wse bhi saridyan anay wali
— Lahori Man (@YrrrFahad_) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub ne to Duckridi ko bhi pichhe chhod diya😭#PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/G9Ki09hTOb
— S@urabh (@___100rabh) September 25, 2025
Saim ayub on this Asia cup 😂. #AsiaCup2025 #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/oEzd4iPKVp
— Guri (@coolguri13) September 25, 2025
https://twitter.com/OfficialOK4/standing/1971227046656536861
Saim Ayub – The Eggetarian has scored 4 geese on this Asia Cup.
Good supply of protein for his well being.
🦆🦆🦆🦆 pic.twitter.com/UyVavz6VNF
— AntiBazballian ™ (Joe Root Paglu) (@rs_3702) September 25, 2025
Saim Ayub’s 21 in opposition to India was a fluke #AsiaCup2025 #PAKvBAN #INDvPAK
— WittyAlpha (@Witty_Alpha) September 25, 2025
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