Pakistan opener Saim Ayub was dismissed while attempting a daring no-look shot during the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Netherlands. Fans mocked the young batsman on social media after his dismissal during the World Cup opener at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Saturday, February 7.
After winning the toss, the Pakistani bowlers restricted the Netherlands to 147 runs. Salman Mirza led the charge with three wickets, while Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed and Saim Ayub scored two wickets each. Bas de Leede was the highest scorer for the Dutch team, scoring 30 runs from 25 deliveries.
Saim Ayub’s no-look shot backfires in the T20 World Cup match against Netherlands
Saim Ayub tried to impress by playing attacking cricket against the Netherlands, but the risk did not work in his favor. The left-hander attempted a no-look lofted stroke and eventually gifted his wicket.
Aryan Dutt bowled a delivery around the area outside off-stump. Ayub, looking to cross the boundary, failed to get into position and hit the ball off the leading edge. It went high into the air and van der Merwe completed a clean reverse-cup catch.
Ayub’s innings ended on 24 runs from 13 balls, including four fours and one six. The dismissal gave Aryan Dutt an early success and removed a dangerous batsman who had started quickly.
Saim Ayub attempted a no-look shot and got out while trying to flex against the Netherlands. Only these guys can pull off something like this šššpic.twitter.com/IIFKkw3Uh0
ā Suprvirat (@Mostlykohli) February 7, 2026
Saim Ayub’s dismissal has sparked reactions on social media
Saim Ayub’s dismissal sparked a backlash on social media, with fans flooding the platforms with jokes and criticism. A shared comment said, āBro thinks he is Abhishek Sharma,ā comparing the Pakistani batsman to the Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting.
An attacking batting approach is common in T20 cricket, with batters often taking risks to stay ahead of the bowlers.
Ayub is now expected to focus on learning from the setback and return stronger in the coming matches. He will look to play a more effective role for Pakistan in the World Cup.
Faheem Ashraf’s cameo seals a dramatic win for Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan anchored the innings with 47 off 31 balls while Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha scored 12 runs from 8 deliveries. Despite scoring 61 runs in the powerplay and controlling the required pace, Pakistan lost momentum midway through the leg.
Netherlands tightened the screws by picking up wickets at regular intervals, increasing the pressure on the Men in Green. Babar Azam struggled to rotate the strike and was eventually dismissed.
The match turned in the final overs as Faheem Ashraf shifted the momentum with three sixes and a four in the 19th over bowled by Logan van Beek. Pakistan needed 29 runs from the last two overs, which quickly amounted to 5 from the last six balls.
Shaheen Shah Afridi and Faheem ended the chase in just three deliveries, with Faheem remaining unbeaten on 29 off 11 balls. Aryan Dutt took two wickets, while Paul van Meekeren finished with figures of 2 for 20.
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