‘First ball pe woh jo chakka…’: Abhishek Sharma’s sister and mom react to his performance in IND vs PAK Super 4 - Watch

Divy Dubey

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‘First ball pe woh jo chakka…’: Abhishek Sharma’s sister and mom react to his performance in IND vs PAK Super 4 - Watch image

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India's dominance over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 continued with another convincing win in Dubai, this time in the Super 4 stage. Chasing 172, the Men in Blue made light work of the target - wrapping up the contest inside 19 overs.

At the heart of the win was opener Abhishek Sharma whose explosive 74 off 39 balls set the tone right from the first delivery. His family - watching from the stands, could not hide their pride as the youngster was named Player of the Match.

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Komal Sharma on brother Abhishek Sharma's Player of the Match knock

Abhishek's sister - Komal Sharma, said the family had always dreamed of watching him perform on such a big stage and the experience of seeing him excel in an India-Pakistan clash was unforgettable.

“I always wanted to watch an India vs Pakistan match, and today we came - and he did so well. He is the Man of the Match, what more can we say? You can see on our faces, we are super excited and happy. We are very proud of him.”

“I truly believe the sky is the limit for him, and he is going to prove to everyone the kind of player and talent he has. The century will come very soon, and he has already made us proud. We are just waiting for that hundred in this tournament, that's all,” Komal told PTI.

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Manju Sharma praises son Abhishek Sharma's fearless start

His mother - Manju Sharma, was equally delighted, particularly with the way Abhishek launched the innings by smashing Shaheen Afridi for six off the very first ball.

"It was just so fun watching him play like that today. It was even more fun to watch him hit the six on the very first ball against we all know who. He has made it a habit. I just hope you all keep supporting him, and he keeps doing what he does best," she said outside the Dubai International Stadium.

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India now look well placed to reach the final with their openers in sublime touch and Abhishek Sharma fast emerging as one of the standout performers of the tournament.

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Divy Dubey

Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition. He has a passion for cricket and is an avid fan of football. His work spans culture, media, and digital trends. With a background in research and a curiosity-driven approach, he enjoys crafting thoughtful, engaging stories that invite readers to see everyday topics in a new light.