Sim Ayub Records Third Consecutive Duck as Pakistan Struggles in Asia Cup 2025
PALAKKAD, INDIA – Pakistan opener Sim Ayub has suffered a disastrous start too the Asia Cup 2025, recording his third consecutive duck in as many matches.The string of dismissals has contributed to Pakistan’s ongoing struggles in the tournament, following losses to Oman and the UAE.
Ayub’s dismissals – all for zero – mark him as only the third pakistani player in T20 history to achieve this unwanted record, joining abdullah Shafique and Mohammed Hafeez. He follows a pattern of early wickets for Pakistan, with Hardik Pandya dismissing him on the first ball against India in a previous encounter. Four of Pakistan’s top-order batsmen have been dismissed for single-digit scores in their last six innings; Aube’s other scores are 11 and 17.
Despite a fighting half-century from Fakhar Zaman (50) and a late cameo from Shaheen Afridi (29*), Pakistan ultimately fell short against the UAE.Juned Siddique claimed four wickets for the UAE, restricting Pakistan’s total. The team lost the toss and batted first, failing to reach their expected score.