Early controversy in India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours match as Fakhar Zaman dismissal leaves PAK camp miffed
Fakhar Zaman was the first batsman to fall during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours match between India and Pakistan
In the India vs Pakistan Super 4 game, Hardik Pandya's off cutter found the edge of Fakhar Zaman's bat and Sanju Samson immediately claimed the catch. (Photo Credit: Sony LIV-X Screenshot) The first wicket of the the 2025 Asia Cup Super Fours match between India and Pakistan was met with displeasure by those in the latter camp and former Pakistan players in the commentary box alike. Opener Farkhar Zaman started aggressively, hitting two consecutive fours against Jasprit Bumrah in his first over. The intentions were clear to take on the bowlers from the beginning. However, his innings was cut short after Sanju Samson caught him behind the wicket in Hardik Pandya’s second over.
While Samson looked pretty confident, replays showed that it wasn’t exactly a clear call. Hardik’s off cutter found the edge of Fakhar’s bat and Samson immediately claimed the catch. The on-field umpires referred it to the third umpire to check the legitimacy of the catch. The ball was very close to the ground when Samson caught it. After checking the replays couple of times, once with the zoomed-in angle, the third umpire was convinced and ruled it out.
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