Abhishek Sharma versus Saim Ayub: Left-handed openers battle – Who will dominate the cricket world?

[jnaveen1980]

Saim Ayub is good enough to be the main red ball spinner for Pakistan. I don’t think those 2 uncles who currently play will last too long. Sufyan is decent but will have a short shelf life. Abrar is currently the best spinner in Pak but he is also mystery type so will have a small shelf life. I feel Saim is going to be the prime spinner for Pak. He has the talent. On pure batting ability he is 2-3 notches below Abhishek. As a total package he is very good. Can be almost a Jadeja level player if handled properly.

Jadeja level? He bowled atleast 2 or 3 half trackers in each over. Batsmen with intent could committ occasional errors. But not at test level. He will be milked even bashed around.

 

[Local.Dada]

Jadeja level? He bowled atleast 2 or 3 half trackers in each over. Batsmen with intent could committ occasional errors. But not at test level. He will be milked even bashed around.

I meant maximum upside. All 3 formats combined.

 

[SportsWarrior]

Jadeja level? He bowled atleast 2 or 3 half trackers in each over. Batsmen with intent could committ occasional errors. But not at test level. He will be milked even bashed around.

Saim is a decent bowler but no way can make team as allrounder. He is as of now a novelty and no teams comes prepared for him. once they do he will struggle.. he is a decent batsman and should work on his skills there

 

[Obaidd]

Abhishek hasn’t had a single digit score this year, Saim has three ducks in his last five innings. Don’t like comparing players anyways.

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

Haris is okayish. He is nothing special and is a medicore cricketer but I think most people on this forumn acknowledge he's crap but can occasionally play a good innings like he has done at no 3.

Problem is people are hyping Saim and at one point hyped him = to Saeed Anwar or > due to Aus and SA series.

While I believe Saeed Anwar is a tad bit overrated due to feasting on minnow attacks, He still feasted on them while Saim has flunked against them excluding his purple patch run against Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

And even then Saeed has played classy knocks against all attacks. Saim Ayub hasnt even come close to surpassing Fakhar Zaman yet.

In both odi and even t20 where fakhar is a bit of a failure the gulf between these 2 is massive.

Pakistani players are rated according to their performance vs India but the reality is that the Indian bowling attack is not static in quality.

Saeed Anwar, Salman Butt, Shoaib Malik wouldn't be as successful against the current Indian attack as they were (Especially Butt and Malik). Babar would score against older Indian attacks too.

That's why when Pakistani oldies say "Hamarey zamaney mei hum toh". Those were different "zamaney".

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

Jadeja level? He bowled atleast 2 or 3 half trackers in each over. Batsmen with intent could committ occasional errors. But not at test level. He will be milked even bashed around.

Yup. He bowled some really good balls but was also hit for a couple of boundaries in 3 of his 4 overs.

On pitches without help he won't even get those wickets and go for more runs.

 

[followed]

His face looks like that because he's disgusted by the talentless bowling he's facing

Lol no man he has that crying face. Even if he scores a century he has same facial expressions. Maybe his face is like that werid.

 

[followed]

This is how you seem to be consistently crying.

Lol chacha ji zameen te aa jao zyada uchlan di lorh koi ni.

 

[Katwalindian]

The delusions of Indian fans never fail to amaze me.

Apparently Abhishek would be a superstar in Test cricket too but he won’t get a chance because the competition is very high in India.

The competition is so high that Rahane played 85 Tests with an average of 38 and KL Rahul has played 60 Tests with an average of 34.

Karun nair is their number 3 but somehow babar like players are found on their streets ......

 

[Obaidd]

I have not heard of Abhishek outside of PP. Can’t comment.

Consistent and aggressive, perfect combo. Some poor efforts in the field today though.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Sharma Ji is leagues apart from Saim.

 

[Aham Brahmasmi]

According to some ones logic here , saim is better since got wickets against India last game and abhishek got none

 

[CadPakFan]

Sharma Ji is leagues apart from Saim.

Yeah as soon as I saw him destroy bowling attacks in the IPL last year I knew this guy would be a different freak of nature in internationals as well.

 

[pillionrider]

This looks like a bad comparison now, but I wouldn't give up on Saim yet. I haven't watched any live game where Saim has played well. Only these two matches vs India. Previous game, he looked very very nervous. Today he showed a bit more of what he possibly has. I think he can be pretty good. But if you're a Pak fan, please just let him be and don't make the same mistake you did with Babar vs Kohli. He can be good for you.

 

[hur rizvi]

This is like comparison of saeed Anwar and Imran farhat

 

[Obaidd]

Saim made 21 today (meh) but that was still poor. Not impressed. He’s not a smart batter.

 

[JaDed]

Abhishek will get grooming from Indian seniors retired player, Indian seniors, IPL mentors and has been coached well since childhood, it will be hard for Saim to compete with that esp if BCCI invests more in Abhishek.

 

[hks222]

Saim will come good for us - off color but he has perfoemed really well for us.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Saim looks weak. Not tall for a good striker. Not srtong either. Atleast Farhan despite being shorter than Saim , he has solid forearms, muscles. Saim has to totally rely on timing.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Saim looks weak. Not tall for a good striker. Not srtong either. Atleast Farhan despite being shorter than Saim , he has solid forearms, muscles. Saim has to totally rely on timing.

Saim will struggle on slow wickets with no pace where he is forced to generate his own power to hit big. Kind of like Babar Azam. If he can hit the gym and build some strength, he will become more dangerous.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Saim will struggle on slow wickets with no pace where he is forced to generate his own power to hit big. Kind of like Babar Azam. If he can hit the gym and build some strength, he will become more dangerous.

But pakistan cricketers don't stay fit anymore except a few here and there. Look at Haris. He looks like malnourished kid. In comparison Afghanistan players look good. They had this fat wicekt keeper long back. Apart from Nabhi most of them look fit and strong.

 

[nish_mate]

He did make a decent Shinwari out of Afridi...

Sharma isn’t just batting, he’s cooking — making a full Shinwari karahi out of Afridi. ....Lala would be proud of this assault

 

[Katwalindian]

Saim can only work in SENA conditions.....in Asia he is dud

 

[Devadwal]

Saim scored 4th duck in last 5 innings while Abhishek is unstoppable at this moment . Really no comparison at all

 

[GudduBadmash]

Saim Ayub




Abhishek Sharma






AS is light years ahead of our overrated hack, has scored more in just four international matches than Saim has managed in 11 and that is genuinely embarrassing.

We actually dropped a record breaking partnership for this hack, Fakhar and that other hack who doesnt know whether he is an opener, a number 3 or a number 6

 

[Asif321]

Saim should be compared with Parthiv Patel .

 

[nish_mate]

“One’s a bowler who forced his way into opening, the other’s an opener who bowled his way out of form.

 

[Devadwal]

Abhishek Sharma scored 68 runs from 37 balls before complete his half century just 23 balls at the spicy pitch of MCG.

Saim is no where near to Abhishek

 

[BouncerGuy]

Abhishek Sharma scored 68 runs from 37 balls before complete his half century just 23 balls at the spicy pitch of MCG.

Saim is no where near to Abhishek

Who said saim is anywhere near.

Saim is making new record of ducks atm...He cannot even match Gill LOL

 

[Devadwal]

All of Abhishek's good innings came against Zimbabwe, at home etc.

Abhishek hasn't faced any real challenge (ICC events and tough away tours).

Saim went to South Africa/Australia and performed there.

Hope you get the reality check.

 

[Ball Blazer]

there is no comparison bcz Saim is a bowler now

 

[Cover Drive Six]

there is no comparison bcz Saim is a bowler now

This is True.

 

[jamie smith fan]

This is True.

Saim is still better than abhishek in Odis and tests.

 

[Hitman]

Saim is still better than abhishek in Odis and tests.

For that Abhishek has to play Tests and ODI's. That's like saying Ravindra Jadeja is better than Don Bradman in ODI's and T20's.​

 

[BouncerGuy]

Saim is still better than abhishek in Odis and tests.

Where Abhishek has not even played a single game... Yeah he is better...LOL

 

[jamie smith fan]

Where Abhishek has not even played a single game... Yeah he is better...LOL

Even after looking at overall fc and list A stats

 

[Theanonymousone]

Saim is still better than abhishek in Odis and tests.

Saim Ayub has test average of 26 in 8 tests and ODI avg of 49 in 12 ODIs.

He has done nothing in tests and ODIs sample is too small with 3 of those ODIs played against Zimbabwe.

And you call the better?? He will not make the 11 for any Top 4/5 teams in the world now.

 

[jamie smith fan]

For that Abhishek has to play Tests and ODI's. That's like saying Ravindra Jadeja is better than Don Bradman in ODI's and T20's.​

Cant we compare on the basis of list A anf fc career??

 

[BouncerGuy]

Even after looking at overall fc and list A stats

Domestic cricket is not the criterion to compare any player... Saim is nowhere near Abhishek atm...

 

[Hitman]

Cant we compare on the basis of list A anf fc career??

No, international cricket is a completely different ball game. Below average talents like Wasim Jaffer are legends in domestic cricket.​

 

[Sachin fan]

Hope you get the reality check.

He has got so many reality checks, he should open his own reality bank account.

 

[globetrotter]

How many of you spotted this? I spotted Abhishek Sharma doing some wiered exercises on the boundary before entering the ground for batting. He is doing some exercises with ball like he's shuffling the ball fast in his hands, hez concentrating on the ball before entering the ground. This is why he may be able to hit six on 1st ball.

Never saw such exercises performed by any opener

 

[JaDed]

Cant we compare on the basis of list A anf fc career??

You can compare him in Mohalla cricket too if you want, but they both played the same tournament Abhishek was way better.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Cant we compare on the basis of list A anf fc career??

No you can't. Because Abhishek was originally lower order bowling all rounder. Not really a batsman. Brian Lara/Tom Moody pushed him to open since SRH team lost Davy warner. His career started changing after that. In his debut first class game he batted at no.8

This is his debut first class. made 94 batting at 8.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ranji-trophy-2017-18-1118604/himachal-pradesh-vs-punjab-group-d-1118621/full-scorecard

 

[Devadwal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1995143820556763208

We are going to Play 10 T20I (5 against South Africa and 5 against NZ) before World T20 2026 .

 

[Katwalindian]

I want to see abhishek in wc semifinal and final

 

[sweep_shot]

I want to see abhishek in wc semifinal and final

Abhishek is relatively untested.

His real test would be in the ICC events against top sides.

He was a bunny in Asia Cup final. He demonstrated he couldn't handle the pressure.

As of now, Abhishek is a flat track bully, bilateral bully, home track bully, and weak attack bully.

 

[Katwalindian]

Abhishek is relatively untested.

His real test would be in the ICC events against top sides.

He was a bunny in Asia Cup final. He demonstrated he couldn't handle the pressure.

As of now, Abhishek is a flat track bully, bilateral bully, home track bully, and weak attack bully.

Plus his shots are too much based on luck...just hoiks on off side......Saim is more proper batter......

 

[Katwalindian]

Abhishek is relatively untested.

His real test would be in the ICC events against top sides.

He was a bunny in Asia Cup final. He demonstrated he couldn't handle the pressure.

As of now, Abhishek is a flat track bully, bilateral bully, home track bully, and weak attack bully.

I don't think likes of archer, shaheen will again travel against him...now that they have bowled against him....

 

[Devadwal]

Plus his shots are too much based on luck...just hoiks on off side......Saim is more proper batter......

Saim is breaking the record of Most DUCK in Pakistan T20 cricket history.

Kha Tulla saim or kha Abhishek

 

[Devadwal]

All of Abhishek's good innings came against Zimbabwe, at home etc.

Abhishek hasn't faced any real challenge (ICC events and tough away tours).

Saim went to South Africa/Australia and performed there.

Abhishek now has performed against England, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia .

Did you see how he batted in australian conditions.

What next excuse?

 

[CricVet]

They both have a good potential and Ironically suffer with weak offside shot making. So far, Abhishek has used the PP much better than Saim. Saim has been a against balls going across. Abhishek failed in the Asia cup final pressure cooker.

Saim is more of an alrounder as of now on slow spinning wickets. Too early to say anything. Let's see who handles pressure better in the next tournament.

 

[Devadwal]

They both have a good potential and Ironically suffer with weak offside shot making. So far, Abhishek has used the PP much better than Saim. Saim has been a against balls going across. Abhishek failed in the Asia cup final pressure cooker.

Saim is more of an alrounder as of now on slow spinning wickets. Too early to say anything. Let's see who handles pressure better in the next tournament.

Have you seen Abhishek off side game ? He can play any shots

 

[CricVet]

Have you seen Abhishek off side game ? He can play any shots

This legside hack got out against Pak in Asia cup in each and every game hacking on the legside to balls which should be played on the off - each of the 3 times

 

[Devadwal]

This legside hack got out against Pak in Asia cup in each and every game hacking on the legside to balls which should be played on the off - each of the 3 times

Abhishek Sharma vs Pakistan

3 M - 37 Avg , 190 strike strike. He Thrashed Pakistan bowler allrounder the grounds

Saim Ayub vs India

3 M - 11 Avg , 120 strike rate

 

[CricVet]

Abhishek Sharma vs Pakistan

3 M - 37 Avg , 190 strike strike. He Thrashed Pakistan bowler allrounder the grounds

Saim Ayub vs India

3 M - 11 Avg , 120 strike rate

Posting your pictures next to smileys won't make him less than a hack LoL

 

[Devadwal]

Posting your pictures next to smileys won't make him less than a hack LoL

Anyone who understands cricket know saim is a hack , Tullebaaz.

 

[CricVet]

Anyone who understands cricket know saim is a hack , Tullebaaz.

We shall see when your Tullay Baaz debuts his ODIs (The Real LOI) and average more than Saim in SEANA. Until then, enjoy your hack's tullaybazi

 

[BouncerGuy]

In t20s, saim has been medicore as compared to abhishek. Sharma atm is in the form of his life but once he gets exposed, we might not see him consistent like he is today. But so far, saim is not a match.

 

[Katwalindian]

We shall see when your Tullay Baaz debuts his ODIs (The Real LOI) and average more than Saim in SEANA. Until then, enjoy your hack's tullaybazi

Saim bashed cummins, rabada, jansen and starc in their backyard in odis while abhishek bashed Ellis, bartlett in t20s...

 

[Katwalindian]

In t20s, saim has been medicore as compared to abhishek. Sharma atm is in the form of his life but once he gets exposed, we might not see him consistent like he is today. But so far, saim is not a match.

Judging saim on one asia cup....

 

[Devadwal]

Saim bashed cummins, rabada, jansen and starc in their backyard in odis while abhishek bashed Ellis, bartlett in t20s...

Abhishek smashed Wood, Archer, Hazelwood, Shaheen, Rauf etc where Tulla saim failed badly even against Hardik Pandya.

Both played Asia cup and Abhishek was the MAN OF THE TOURNAMENT , while saim earned the Most DUCK

#FarkHai.

 

[Mobashir]

Saïm Ayub is Obviously the better batsman. He Still has to proove how good he is in all formats.

Abishek isn't a good batsman, will probably never play Tests and ODI's.
Even in T20's I don't think he will last long. In The statistics game Indian batsmen is unbeatable. They play some matches where 200+ is a par score.

 

[Local.Dada]

Saim Ayub comparison is apt with Washington Sundar, Axar Patel or maybe Sikandar Raza, Roston Chase.

Abhishek is on his way to be the next Gayle, Butler, Mccullum type destructive opener.

Both have utility but apples to oranges.

 

[Devadwal]

Saïm Ayub is Obviously the better batsman. He Still has to proove how good he is in all formats.

Abishek isn't a good batsman, will probably never play Tests and ODI's.
Even in T20's I don't think he will last long. In The statistics game Indian batsmen is unbeatable. They play some matches where 200+ is a par score.

Both played the same Asia cup tournament and guess what , Abhishek was man of the tournament along with multiplE MOM performance while saim perfomance was nothing more than a Tailender.

What next excuse? Now again Both will Play World T20 2026 , let's see who is going to make more impact.

Abhishek is a match winner in his short career while saim has record of highest Duck for Pakistan in T20I cricket.

#FARKHAI

 

[Ball Blazer]

Saim's core focus seems to be bowling lately. No comparison with Abhishek now. As visible with the recent dip, his batting is nowhere near that of Abhishek's

 

[Mobashir]

Both played the same Asia cup tournament and guess what , Abhishek was man of the tournament along with multiplE MOM performance while saim perfomance was nothing more than a Tailender.

What next excuse? Now again Both will Play World T20 2026 , let's see who is going to make more impact.

Abhishek is a match winner in his short career while saim has record of highest Duck for Pakistan in T20I cricket.

#FARKHAI

You don't often deserve an answer but still...
Abishek was very good in the Asia cup and he deserved the player of the tournament award.
Saim was very poor. Everyone knows it. But one series or even more don't define a player.

Maybe Abishek will end up as a better player but that will be a big surprise for me.

 

[Devadwal]

Saim's core focus seems to be bowling lately. No comparison with Abhishek now. As visible with the recent dip, his batting is nowhere near that of Abhishek's

He is good prospect for Pakistan , but need to avoid playing no - look shots. He often gets out playing the same shot.

 

[BreadPakoda]

You don't often deserve an answer but still...
Abishek was very good in the Asia cup and he deserved the player of the tournament award.
Saim was very poor. Everyone knows it. But one series or even more don't define a player.

Maybe Abishek will end up as a better player but that will be a big surprise for me.

Bigger surprise than Babar flopping in ICC tournaments again and again?

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Saïm Ayub is Obviously the better batsman. He Still has to proove how good he is in all formats.

Abishek isn't a good batsman, will probably never play Tests and ODI's.
Even in T20's I don't think he will last long. In The statistics game Indian batsmen is unbeatable. They play some matches where 200+ is a par score.

He did play in Asia cup and was the standout batsman on UAE pitches. So its definitely not just about Indian tracks.

 

[Mobashir]

Bigger surprise than Babar flopping in ICC tournaments again and again?

I don't know how can you People derail every thread. You are obsessed with Babar.

 

[CricVet]

In t20s, saim has been medicore as compared to abhishek. Sharma atm is in the form of his life but once he gets exposed, we might not see him consistent like he is today. But so far, saim is not a match.

Exactly. So far his legside hacking has worked in a TULLAY BAZI format. Let's see what he does when the time comes to play in ODIs or test as an opener in SEANA countries.

 

[Katwalindian]

AIan

Abhishek smashed Wood, Archer, Hazelwood, Shaheen, Rauf etc where Tulla saim failed badly even against Hardik Pandya.

Both played Asia cup and Abhishek was the MAN OF THE TOURNAMENT , while saim earned the Most DUCK

#FarkHai.

Abhishek smashed Wood, Archer, Hazelwood, Shaheen, Rauf etc where Tulla saim failed badly even against Hardik Pandya.

Both played Asia cup and Abhishek was the MAN OF THE TOURNAMENT , while saim earned the Most DUCK

#FarkHai.

He performed in one Asia cup due to luck and now suddenly your noise starts coming....like Asia cup only happened till now in cricket history......

 

[Katwalindian]

He is good prospect for Pakistan , but need to avoid playing no - look shots. He often gets out playing the same shot.

Saim is proper batsman of all three formats.....abhishek will never say daylight in odis and tests....he is sunil narine type batsman minus bowling....

 

[Devadwal]

Saim is proper batsman of all three formats.....abhishek will never say daylight in odis and tests....he is sunil narine type batsman minus bowling....

What is Saim performance in test cricket ? Absolutely nothing.

Abhishek is only playing T20 at the moment and he is number 1 batsman not just by ranking but also match winning performance.

 

[BreadPakoda]

I don't know how can you People derail every thread. You are obsessed with Babar.

Not derailing. Just highlighting your track record of being wrong. By the way, welcome back. Good to see you after your long hiatus.

 

[jamie smith fan]

People can say anything but i would still prefer saim over abhishek tulla in my all format team.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Just waiting for abhishek to face baramulla express aquib nabi.
I was laughing when i saw another indian tulla vaibhav dancing against aquib nabi

 

[Local.Dada]

Just waiting for abhishek to face baramulla express aquib nabi.
I was laughing when i saw another indian tulla vaibhav dancing against aquib nabi

Aquib good prospect. Looking forward

in IPL 1-2 belt treatments he will also definitely get but let’s see if he will sustain.

Abhishek has smacked 140+ bowlers with ease. His weakness is not pace: like most white ball specialists it is swing and seam in tricky conditions. He will smack 150+ balls all day and twice on a Sunday in and around his slot which is pretty large.

 

[Devadwal]

Just waiting for abhishek to face baramulla express aquib nabi.
I was laughing when i saw another indian tulla vaibhav dancing against aquib nabi

He is a Indian . So it doesn't matter who plays better against whom. But don't worry, Abhishek will be back to thrashing your Tullebaaz team in the 2026 World T20.