In the high‑pressure build of Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, Pakistan spinner once again found himself in the eye of storm for celebrating a wicket in a way that many called petty but this time, Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga gave as good as he got.

The spark was simple. During the match in Abu Dhabi, Abrar clean‑bowled Hasaranga with a sharp googly in the 13th over. Instead of a usual celebration, Abrar copied Hasaranga’s own signature celebration – the same move the Lankan all‑rounder has used in the past. The gesture instantly went viral. Fans on social media reacted with laughter, critics with scorn.

But Hasaranga didn’t stay silent. Not one to let it slide, after later dismissing Pakistan batter , Hasaranga used his neck celebration

Bowled Over, Not Beaten

Statistically speaking, Pakist

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