Saim Ayub, Pakistan’s young left-handed batter and handy bowler, has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in Asian cricket. His performances are often under the spotlight when Pakistan lock horns with India. With the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash in Dubai, fans are keen to know how Saim has fared against India, both as a batter and bowler, and what his overall impact has been at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Saim Ayub vs India – Batting Records
Saim Ayub’s batting journey against India has been tough so far. Despite his reputation as a promising opener, he has struggled to convert starts into meaningful scores against the Men in Blue.
| Match | Date | Ground | Position | Runs | Balls | SR | How Dismissed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 14 Sept 2025 | Dubai International Stadium | Opener (1) | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | c Bumrah b Pandya |
| T20I | 21 Sept 2025 | Dubai International Stadium | No. 3 | 21 | 17 | 123.53 | c Abhishek Sharma b Shivam Dube |
Summary:
- Against India, Saim has 2 innings: 0 (duck) and 21 runs – highlighting inconsistency.
- Latest 21 off 17 balls showed glimpses of confidence, though short-lived.
- Batting vs India remains an area where he is yet to leave a strong mark.
Saim Ayub vs India – Bowling Records
While his batting hasn’t clicked, Saim’s bowling against India has been impressive. He has shown the knack for dismissing top-order batters, making him a surprise package in Indo-Pak clashes.
| Match | Date | Ground | Overs | Wickets | Key Dismissals | Economy | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 14 Sept 2025 | Dubai International Stadium | 4.0 | 3/35 | Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma | 8.75 | 11.67 |
| T20I | 21 Sept 2025 | Dubai International Stadium | 3.0 | 0/35 | – | 11.67 | – |
Summary:
- Best spell: 3/35, dismissing India’s top-order in Asia Cup 2025.
- Second outing expensive (0/35), showing room for consistency.
- Still, his wicket-taking ability adds balance to Pakistan’s T20 side.
Saim Ayub – Dubai Stadium Records
Batting at Dubai
- Matches: 5
- Innings: 5
- Runs: 21 (highest 21 vs India, Sept 2025)
- Average: 5.25
Bowling at Dubai
- Matches: 5
- Overs: 17.0
- Wickets: 7
- Best: 3/35 vs India (14 Sept 2025)
- Bowling Average: 14.00
- Economy: 6.59
Impact:
- While Saim’s batting at Dubai remains underwhelming, his bowling has made headlines.
- His spell vs India is still his standout performance, cementing his all-rounder value.
Overall Records vs All Teams (Quick View at Dubai)
| Format | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Best | Avg | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I (Dubai) | 5 | 17.0 | 7 | 3/35 | 14.00 | 6.59 |
Read more: India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head T20 Stats & Records
Saim Ayub’s Impact Against India
- Strengths: Bowling against India, taking out top batters in crunch moments.
- Weaknesses: Batting collapses continue to hurt his reputation in big games.
- Overall Impact: Early career, but already proving a handy all-rounder. Needs batting maturity to complement his wicket-taking skills.
Read more: Shaheen Afridi vs India: Stats & Dubai Stadium Bowling Records
Conclusion
Saim Ayub’s journey against India is a tale of contrasts — modest batting but impactful bowling. In Dubai, his 3/35 vs India stands out as a career highlight, proving his value in pressure matches. If he can fix his batting, Pakistan could unlock a genuine match-winning all-rounder for future Indo-Pak battles.
