New Delhi, Delhi
The gold medal match between India and Pakistan at the 2026 Asian Games is underway, and one moment from the contest has attracted significant attention on social media. Pakistan off-spinner Saim Ayub made a baby celebration gesture after dismissing Indian opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi. A video of the celebration quickly went viral on social media.
Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first. India posted a strong total of 211 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
During India’s innings, Saim Ayub dismissed Vaibhav Suryavanshi. After taking the wicket, the Pakistani bowler celebrated with a baby gesture, adding another dramatic moment to the high-profile India-Pakistan contest.
Saim Ayub’s celebration soon became a topic of discussion on social media. Alongside the intense competition between the two teams, the match also featured several light-hearted and animated moments between the players.
Indian batter Abhishek Sharma subsequently responded to Saim Ayub’s gesture with his performance on the field. The exchange became one of the talking points surrounding the India-Pakistan encounter.
India’s 211-run total in 20 overs put Pakistan under pressure as they faced a challenging target in the gold medal match.
Saim Ayub’s baby celebration after dismissing Vaibhav Suryavanshi, followed by Abhishek Sharma’s response, remained a major talking point among cricket fans on social media, with clips of the incident being widely shared.
