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Fakhar Zaman's dismissal during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash between India and Pakistan sparked controversy among fans at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. The incident happened during the third over, bowled by Hardik Pandya. The fast bowling all-rounder bowled an off-cutter by rolling his fingers across it. Zaman failed to judge the ball and edged the delivery before it went safely to Samson's gloves.
Fakhar Zaman's dismissal was tricky because the ball was very close to the ground before going into the gloves. After watching it carefully on the big screen, the third umpire ruled the batter dismissed. As the big screen displayed the final decision loud and clear, Zaman walked back while shaking his head. Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson was also looking unsatisfied with the decision. The southpaw entertained the crowd during his brief stay, scoring 15 runs off nine balls, including a boundary just before the dismissal.
Netizens started questioning the umpire's decision soon after he decided against the Pakistan captain. Here are the reactions.
Earlier, India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan. He again refused to shake hands with his Pakistani counterpart, Salman Ali Agha. This is the second outing between the Asian Rivals. In the first Asia Cup clash, India beat Pakistan by seven wickets to seal their berth in the Group Stage.
India vs Pakistan playing XIs
India's Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson(w), Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pakistan's Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
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