Sahibzada Farhan's gun-firing celebration during India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup stuns fans; ‘Hope he doesn't get banned’

Sahibzada Farhan added another controversial moment in India vs Pakistan rivalry in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 with a gun-firing celebration during their Super 4 clash in Dubai on Sunday. The incident took place in the 10th over when Farhan smashed Axar Patel for a six to reach his fifty.

Following his half-century the 28-year-old brought up a gun-firing celebration with his bat, similar to what former India captain MS Dhoni did against Sri Lanka in 2005. Farhan's celebration drew instant reaction from the fans in social media considering the recent political situation between India and Pakistan following Pahalgam terror attack.

Here's how fans reacted

Sahibzada Farhan powers Pakistan to 171/5

Meanwhile, Pakistan rode on Sahibzada Farhan's 58 before India pacer Shivam Dube grabbed two vital wickets to restrict the opposition to a competitive 171/5 in 20 overs. Dube grabbed the wickets of Farhan and Saim Ayub (21), who had stitched together a valuable 72-run partnership for the second wicket, to stop the run flow after Pakistan had scored 91/1 at the halfway mark of their innings.

Dube broke the stand in the 11th over by dismissing Ayub to leave Pakistan at 93/2 before he got rid of Farhan in the 15th over to have the opponents in trouble at 115/4. Mohammad Nawaz (21) and Faheem Ashraf (20 not out) were the other notable contributors for Pakistan.

Earlier, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl. As it was the case in the league match between the two teams, there was no handshake between Suryakumar and his Pakistan counterpart Salman Agha at the toss.

Andy Pycroft also continued to be the match referee, as the Zimbabwean oversaw the toss. India had beaten Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage of the tournament last Sunday.