• Saim Ayub endured yet another nightmare outing in the Asia Cup 2025, falling for his fourth duck of the tournament.

  • The dismissal sparked a wave of trolling and harsh criticism aimed at Saim on social media platforms.

Fans brutally troll Saim Ayub as Pakistani batter falls for 4th duck in Asia Cup 2025 – PAK vs BAN
Fans troll Saim Ayub for 4th duck in Asia Cup 2025 (Image Source: X)

Pakistan’s young opener Saim Ayub endured yet another nightmare outing in the Asia Cup 2025, falling for his fourth duck of the tournament. Facing Bangladesh in a crucial Super 4 clash, Ayub was dismissed on the fourth ball of the second over by Mahedi Hasan, continuing his dreadful run of form that has left fans both frustrated and unforgiving on social media.

Saim Ayub falls for 4th duck in Asia Cup 2025

Mahedi, introduced early into the attack, delivered a slightly flatter ball as Ayub attempted to break free. The left-hander advanced down the wicket, opting for an aerial stroke, but failed to connect cleanly. Instead of clearing the infield, the ball went straight towards mid-on, where Rishad Hossain made a comfortable catch. The dismissal came without Ayub troubling the scorers yet again, leaving Pakistan reeling and handing Bangladesh an early advantage.

The ease of the catch highlighted Ayub’s lack of composure. Unlike Rishad’s earlier sharp take in the first over, this was straightforward and summed up the opener’s misjudgment. The manner of dismissal only fueled criticism from fans, who pointed out his inability to adapt and deliver under pressure.

Horror start for Pakistan

Ayub’s failure was just the beginning of Pakistan’s struggles. Within the first 10 overs, Pakistan had lost four wickets and stumbled to 46/4, with Bangladesh’s decision to bowl first proving spot on.

Taskin Ahmed and Mahedi struck early, while Rishad chipped in with two vital wickets, dismantling Pakistan’s top order. With the ball gripping slightly and Bangladesh’s bowlers maintaining discipline, Pakistan found themselves under immense pressure, unable to build momentum.

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Fans vent frustration online

The dismissal sparked a wave of trolling and harsh criticism aimed at Saim on social media platforms, particularly X. Many fans highlighted that despite multiple chances in the tournament, the left-hander has repeatedly failed to capitalize, making his inclusion in the playing XI questionable.

Memes, sarcastic comments, and comparisons with past struggling batters flooded timelines. Some fans expressed disappointment, stating that Ayub’s lack of runs has hurt Pakistan’s campaign significantly. Others suggested giving opportunities to alternate openers, arguing that the team cannot afford repeated failures from someone entrusted with such a critical role.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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