Faheem Ashraf, Pakistan’s dependable all-rounder, has been a part of several high-pressure India–Pakistan encounters in ODI and T20 cricket. Known for his late-order hitting and wicket-taking ability, Faheem has played crucial roles in the middle overs. In the Asia Cup 2025 (T20 format), he featured against India at Dubai, giving us fresh insight into his impact in this rivalry.
Faheem Ashraf vs India – ODI Batting Record
Faheem Ashraf has faced India twice in ODIs, both in multi-nation tournaments. His batting record shows limited but important lower-order contributions.
| Match Date | Venue | Batting Position | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2018 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 8 | 21 | 44 | 47.73 | c S. Dhawan b Bumrah |
| 10 Sep 2023 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.33 | b Kuldeep Yadav |
Analysis:
- His best knock (21 off 44) came in Dubai during the 2018 Asia Cup, helping Pakistan recover after an early collapse.
- Struggled against Kuldeep Yadav’s spin in 2023, highlighting India’s spin threat against him.
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Faheem Ashraf vs India – ODI Bowling Record
Faheem has bowled in two ODI matches against India and managed to pick up one wicket, though he was expensive in the 2023 clash.
| Match Date | Venue | Overs | Wickets | Runs | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2018 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 5.0 | 1 | 31 | 6.20 | 1/31 |
| 10 Sep 2023 | Colombo (RPS) | 10.0 | 0 | 74 | 7.40 | 0/74 |
Key Insights:
- Took the big wicket of Shikhar Dhawan in Dubai 2018, a crucial breakthrough for Pakistan.
- Went wicketless in Colombo 2023, conceding heavily against India’s batting lineup.
Faheem Ashraf vs India – T20I Record (Updated)
Faheem Ashraf has now played 2 T20Is vs India — one in 2024 at New York and the latest in Asia Cup 2025 (Dubai). His 2025 outing included a gritty batting cameo and a key catch.
| Match | Venue | Batting | Bowling | Fielding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK, T20 WC 2024 | Nassau County, New York | DNB | – | – |
| IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 (T20) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 11 (14), lbw b Varun Chakravarthy | DNB | 1 catch (Abhishek Sharma) |
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Faheem Ashraf at Dubai International Cricket Stadium – Overall Record
Batting in Dubai (ODI + T20I)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Best | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1 vs India | 21 | 21 | 47.73 |
| T20I | 6 | 70 (4 innings) | 20* (vs India, 2025) | 152.17 |
Bowling in Dubai (ODI + T20I)
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1 vs India | 1 | 1/31 | 6.20 |
| T20I | 6 | 5 | 2/6 (vs Oman, 2025) | ~6.00 |
Highlights:
- At Dubai in T20Is, Faheem added a batting cameo vs India (11 off 14) and a sharp catch of Abhishek Sharma in Asia Cup 2025.
- His best T20 bowling spell at Dubai remains 2/6 vs Oman (2025).
Impact and Importance in IND vs PAK Clashes
Faheem Ashraf plays a dual role — a lower-order run-scorer and a partnership breaker with the ball. In T20s at Dubai, he now has a direct contribution against India with the bat and in the field, while his ODI record shows he can deliver timely wickets. Tightening control under pressure remains the next step for him.
Conclusion
With the latest India–Pakistan T20 at Dubai added to his record, Faheem’s overall profile at the venue shows useful lower-order batting, sharp fielding, and wicket-taking potential. Pakistan will bank on his UAE experience to turn these contributions into match-winning impact in future IND vs PAK fixtures.
