Sahibzada Farhan Trolls Jasprit Bumrah in Viral Video After His Record Sixes in Asia Cup: 'Kya ye wohi bowler hai?'
Dubai, UAE – Pakistani opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan has ignited a fresh wave of banter between India and Pakistan cricket fans after a video surfaced of him playfully mocking Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah following the Asia Cup final. The video, which has rapidly gone viral across social media platforms, shows Farhan with a group of teammates, watching replays of his towering sixes off Bumrah during the high-stakes match.
In the clip, Farhan can be heard saying in Urdu, "Kya ye wohi bowler hai? Jiski itni hype hai?" which roughly translates to, "Is this the same bowler everyone hypes up so much?". The comment, delivered with a cheeky grin, has been interpreted as a light-hearted jab at Bumrah's reputation as one of the world's leading fast bowlers.
The incident stems from the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, where Farhan showcased his aggressive batting style against Bumrah, becoming the first batter to hit him for three sixes in a T20I. Farhan's fearless approach saw him score 51 runs off 34 deliveries against Bumrah, striking at a rate of 150, including six fours and three maximums. In the fourth over of the match, Farhan dispatched a good-length delivery over long-on for a six, and followed it up with another six in Bumrah’s next over, further adding salt to the wound. He eventually departed after scoring a swashbuckling 57 off 38 balls.
Farhan had previously made history in the Asia Cup 2025 when he became the first Pakistani batter to hit Bumrah for a six in T20Is. During the group stage match on September 14, he cleared the boundary twice against the Indian pacer.
The viral video has elicited mixed reactions from fans on both sides of the border. Pakistani fans have largely celebrated Farhan's audacity and his success against a top-tier bowler like Bumrah. Many have shared the video with humorous captions and memes, further fueling the online rivalry. Indian fans, while acknowledging Farhan's performance, have defended Bumrah, citing his overall record and his importance to the Indian team. Some have dismissed Farhan's comments as mere banter, while others have labeled them as disrespectful.
Despite the online chatter, neither Farhan nor Bumrah have officially commented on the video or the remarks made. It remains to be seen whether this playful trolling will escalate into anything more significant or simply remain a light-hearted moment in the ongoing saga of India-Pakistan cricket rivalry.
