In the high-octane Asian Games 2026 final between India and Pakistan, young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi started strong, smashing 15 runs off nine balls including two sixes. But his quickfire innings came to an end when Pakistan’s Saim Ayub delivered a sharp ball outside off, leading to a tricky catch that eventually fell to wicketkeeper Usman Khan after a couple of fumbles. As Sooryavanshi headed back, Ayub couldn’t resist a cheeky send-off, turning towards the 15-year-old with a pointed gesture that instantly became the talk of the match. This moment added an extra layer of drama to an already intense clash. Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat first for India, with their lineup featuring Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, and Sanju Samson among others. Pakistan countered with a strong side including Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, and Usman Khan.
