Asia Cup 2025: Abrar Ahmed shatters massive record of Harbhajan Singh in T20 Asia Cup, registers most economical spell in tournament’s history

Abrar Ahmed clinched one wicket for eight runs in four overs against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan Cricket Team spinner Abrar Ahmed achieved a massive feat during the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025 against Sri Lanka Cricket Team on Tuesday, September 23. Abrar registered the most economical four-over spell in T20I Asia Cup history by spinners.

The 27-year-old picked one wicket and conceded just eight runs off his four overs, registering an economy rate of 2.0. He got the crucial wicket of Wanindu Hasaranga as he spun web around the Sri Lanka batters with his variations.

Leaking just eight runs off four overs, the right-arm leg spinner broke former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh’s record of the most economical spell by a spinner in T20I Asia Cup. During a clash against United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Asia Cup 2016, Harbhajan picked one wicket for 11 runs across his four-over spell.

Most economical four-over spells by spinners in T20I Asia Cup

1. Abrar Ahmed (PAK) – 1/8 vs SL, Asia Cup 2025
2. Harbhajan Singh (IND) – 1/11 vs UAE, Asia Cup 2016
3. Nasum Ahmed (BAN) – 2/11 vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2025

Sri Lanka set a 134-run target for Pakistan

Talking about the match, Sri Lanka have set a 134-run target for Pakistan in the Super Four match 3 of the Asia Cup 2025. Pakistan skipper Salman Agha won the toss and opted to bowl first in the encounter.

Pakistan bowlers demolished Sri Lankan batters from the first over itself, with pacer Shaheen Afridi dismissing Kusal Mendis for a golden duck. Within eight overs, Sri Lanka lost five wickets for 58 runs on the scoreboard.

Key batters like Pathum Nissanka (8), Kusal Perera (15), Charith Asalanka (20), and Dasun Shanaka (0) failed to go big with the bat. Kamindu Mendis (50) scored a crucial half-century and powered the scoreboard to 133/8. Shaheen Afridi picked a three-wicket haul, while Haris Rauf and Hussain Talat got two wickets each.

Meanwhile, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan lost their opening games of Super Four round in Asia Cup 2025. While Sri Lanka lost to Bangladesh by four wickets, Pakistan lost to India by six wickets.

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