Pakistan Shaheen’s Maaz Sadaqat and Mohammad Faiq’s celebration after a dominant win over India A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 caught the attention given the tense situation between the two arch-rivals and the drama of the Asia Cup 2025.
The Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 clash in Doha on Sunday (November 16) witnessed a completely one-sided encounter as Pakistan Shaheens humiliated India A with a stunning eight-wicket win. They achieved the target of 137 runs in 13.2 overs with 40 balls remaining.
After winning the toss, India A decided to bat first and got off to a great start. They looked set for a strong score as Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his explosive form with 45 off 28 balls after his record-breaking century in the previous match.
Pakistan Shaheen beats India A in Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025
Naman Dheer played a quick inning of 35 runs in 20 balls. At 91 for 3, India A looked to be in complete control and looked set to post some challenging runs on the board against Pakistan Shaheen. But everything collapsed in one fell swoop and India A dramatically crumbled, losing seven wickets for just 45 runs.
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Shahid Aziz was the standout bowler for Pakistan Shaheen with three crucial strikes, while Saad Masood and Maaz Sadakat took two wickets each, leading to a disastrous India A innings. Apart from Vaibhav, Dheer and Harsh Dubey (19), no Indian batsman could cross the 10-run mark.
Chasing 137 runs, Pakistan Shaheens opener Maaz Sadaqat grabbed the headlines with his sensational unbeaten 79 off 47 balls with the help of seven fours and four sixes against India.
Sadaqat had a lucky escape when Suryavanshi dropped an easy catch at point and then Nehal Wadhera’s efforts also went in vain and the youngster made the most of the opportunity.
Mohammad Faiq’s bold celebration after defeating India A goes viral
Sadaqat’s performance was a complete package. His all-round talent made him an obvious choice for player of the match. After defeating India A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan’s Shaheen celebrated the victory in such a manner, which is making waves on social media.
After taking the Shaheens over the line, Maaz Sadaqat and Mohammad Faiq bowed on the pitch, touching their foreheads to the ground, and thanked God for this victory.
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Earlier, Mohammad Faiq was also seen silencing the crowd with his gestures in Doha. However, they avoid shaking hands with Indian players, a trend started by senior players during the Asia Cup 2025.
Victory celebration by FAIQ. pic.twitter.com/TGWzvAB4yB
– Sherry. (@CallMeSheri1_) 16 November 2025
*_No handshake video _*#PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/qG3ECpS57C
– Rao Shehzad (@aoshehzad1818) 16 November 2025
India A must beat Oman to stay in Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025
Meanwhile, India A’s crushing defeat to Pakistan Shaheens has put them in a difficult position, and their last group match against Oman has now turned into a do-or-die game. Only the top two teams from Group A will reach the semi-finals and India A will have to win their next match to keep their hopes alive.
Currently, India A are second in the group with two points from two matches, while Pakistan sit comfortably on top with four points from two matches. This will make the India vs Oman encounter a virtual quarterfinal, as the winning team will advance to the semi-finals and the losing team will be eliminated.
The first-placed team from Group A will play the second-placed team from Group B, and the second-placed team from Group A will play the top team from Group B. Given this, there is still a real chance that India A and Pakistan A could meet again, possibly even in the final of the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025.
