Sahibzada Farhan’s ‘Gun-Firing’ celebration: In a fierce Super Four encounter of Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan lit up the match with a blazing half‑century against India in Dubai. Farhan raced to fifty in just 34 balls, striking five boundaries and three sixes – his landmark hit coming off Axar Patel, followed by an electrifying “gun‑firing” celebration that quickly went viral.
The celebration of Sahibzada Farhan after scoring fifty against India pic.twitter.com/Sfn9dILVE0
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Farhan’s fifty sparked a powerful start for Pakistan, helping them reach 91/1 in the first 10 overs and giving them a strong platform against India’s formidable spin attack. After a slow beginning, he seized momentum following the dismissal of opening partner Fakhar Zaman, capitalizing on two dropped chances from Abhishek Sharma in the outfield.
This knock marks a much sharper contrast to his previous outing against India, where he scored 40 runs but took 44 deliveries – showing considerable improvement in intent and execution. In the buildup, Pakistan had lost their group‑stage match vs India, but Farhan’s performance made it clear this rematch would be far more competitive.
Off the field, political tensions remain high. Following India’s refusal to shake hands after their earlier match at this venue, and amid growing diplomatic strain, moments like Farhan’s gesture have stood out for bringing positivity amid the controversy.
