Asia Cup 2025: Saim Ayub Sets Unwanted Record
By Parth Dhall | Sep 29, 2025 | 05:19 pm
What’s the story?
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub endured a difficult tournament in the recently concluded Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025. Despite being one of the most talented batsmen in the lineup, Ayub struggled with the bat, averaging just 5.28 throughout the series. This unfortunate performance has now placed him with the second-lowest average for a top-order batter (positions 1-3) in a T20I series, according to Cricbuzz.
Underperformance: Second-Lowest Average by a Top-Order Player
Ayub’s poor run with the bat was a significant concern for Pakistan’s top order. Over seven innings, he managed only 37 runs, resulting in a dismal average of 5.28. Cricbuzz notes that this is the second-lowest average by any top-order player in a T20I series between Full Member nations. The only lower average was registered by Zimbabwe’s Regis Chakabva, who averaged five during the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup.
Performance Breakdown: Ayub’s Journey Through Asia Cup 2025
Throughout the Asia Cup 2025, Ayub’s form steadily declined. He started the tournament opening the innings but was later demoted down the order in an attempt to revive his performance. Unfortunately, these changes did not help. His batting included four ducks, with three consecutive zeroes against Oman, India, and UAE, followed by another duck versus Bangladesh. His only notable scores were 21 and 14 in two separate matches against India.
Effective with the Ball
Though Ayub struggled with the bat, he was surprisingly effective as a bowler during the tournament. The off-spinner claimed eight wickets in seven matches at an impressive average of 16.00. Additionally, he maintained a tight economy rate of 6.40, contributing significantly to Pakistan’s bowling efforts.
Ayub’s Overall T20I Record
Since making his international T20 debut in 2023, Saim Ayub has played 48 T20I matches, accumulating 853 runs at an average of 19.38. He holds a strike rate of 134.11 and has registered four half-centuries in the format so far.
While Ayub’s recent performance at the Asia Cup was disappointing, his overall career shows promise. Fans and experts alike will be hoping he can bounce back stronger in upcoming series.
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