India vs Pakistan matches have always been filled with intensity, emotions, and drama, and the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash in Dubai was no different. This time, the spotlight fell on India’s young opener Abhishek Sharma and Pakistan’s fiery pacer Haris Rauf, who got into a heated altercation that soon became the talking point of the match. The fight, captured on video and widely circulated online, showcased the growing aggression between the two sides.
The Flashpoint: Abhishek vs Haris Rauf
The heated moment occurred in the fifth over of India’s chase. Shubman Gill had just cracked a pull shot for four against Haris Rauf, and that was enough to trigger a war of words.
- Abhishek Sharma, standing at the non-striker’s end, confronted Rauf directly, pointing fingers and exchanging sharp words.
- Haris Rauf retaliated, not backing down, which further escalated the drama.
- On-field umpires had to step in to separate the players before the matter worsened.
A fresh video later revealed that Rinku Singh, carrying water for the batters, quickly intervened by pulling Gill away from the situation and calming things down.
Full drama on live! 🔥
— CricketMAN2 (@Cricketman2_) September 24, 2025
Haris Rauf vs Abhishek Sharma & Shubman Gill
Then Rinku Singh & Harshit Rana stepped in…
Rinku bhai handled it like a boss! 💯#HarisRauf #ShubmanGill #RinkuSingh #IPL #CricketTwitter #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/w6LL4MFyeA
Shaheen Afridi Also Involved
The fight didn’t start with Rauf alone. From the very first ball of India’s innings, Abhishek Sharma had launched Shaheen Afridi for a six.
- Shaheen tried to provoke Abhishek and Gill with words and stare-downs.
- Abhishek gave a sharp reply, even mouthing: “Chal ball daal, chal.”
- Gill too joined the exchanges, especially after hitting back-to-back boundaries against Afridi.
What Abhishek Sharma Said After the Match
Abhishek, who was later declared Player of the Match for his brilliant 74 (39), made it clear during the presentation ceremony that he was unhappy with Pakistan’s behaviour.
“The way they came at us without any reason, I did not like at all. That’s why I went after them,” Abhishek said.
He added that he and Gill enjoyed batting together and had decided to respond strongly to Pakistan’s aggression.
The Viral Gesture of Haris Rauf
Apart from the fight, Haris Rauf also stirred controversy with a gesture near the boundary. He lifted his fingers showing “0-6” towards Indian fans, a symbolic taunt connected to Pakistan’s earlier claims about downing six Indian fighter jets. This act went viral on social media and received backlash from Indian supporters.
Read Also:- IND vs PAK Asia Cup Head to Head Records (T20 & ODI)
Match Summary – IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four (21 September, Dubai)
Pakistan Innings – 171/5 (20 overs)
- Sahibzada Farhan – 58 (45)
- Faheem Ashraf – 20* (8)
- Shivam Dube – 2/33
India Innings – 174/4 (18.5 overs)
- Abhishek Sharma – 74 (39, 6 fours, 5 sixes)
- Shubman Gill – 47 (28)
- Tilak Varma – 30* (19)
- Haris Rauf – 2/26
Result: India won by 6 wickets
Records from this Match
- Abhishek Sharma became the first Indian to start two T20I innings with a six.
- His 24-ball fifty was the fastest for India against Pakistan.
- He also became the fastest Indian to hit 50 sixes in T20Is.
- India’s opening stand of 105 runs (Gill & Abhishek) set the perfect platform for victory.
Conclusion
The Abhishek Sharma vs Haris Rauf fight has once again highlighted the emotional and high-voltage atmosphere that surrounds every India vs Pakistan contest. While the heated exchanges, verbal duels, and gestures grabbed headlines, India’s composure and Abhishek’s batting brilliance ensured a memorable six-wicket victory.
The drama might have overshadowed the cricket for a moment, but in the end, the Men in Blue showed why they are considered one of the most disciplined and dominant sides in world cricket.
