Pakistan’s young left-handed opener Saim Ayub faced another setback in the Asia Cup T20 clash against Bangladesh as he was dismissed for a duck. The early dismissal marked his fourth duck in the ongoing tournament and sixth overall in 2025, equaling a T20 world record.
With this unwanted milestone, Saim now stands alongside Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava, who also registered six ducks in T20 internationals during 2024. The statistic has raised concerns among cricket fans and experts about the youngster’s form and confidence at the international level.
Saim Ayub has shown glimpses of his batting talent in previous outings but has struggled to build consistent innings under pressure. His repeated dismissals without scoring have not only added pressure on Pakistan’s top order but also raised questions over his role in the current squad.
The 2025 season, which was expected to showcase his potential as a long-term prospect for Pakistan, has instead turned into a testing phase for the left-hander. Cricket analysts believe that while the talent is clear, Saim must work on handling pressure situations to turn his promise into performance in international cricket.
Fans continue to hope that he will overcome this difficult patch and return stronger in the upcoming matches.
