Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a promising start in the Asian Games 2026 final, scoring 15 off nine balls with two stunning sixes. However, his momentum came to an abrupt halt when he was caught by the wicketkeeper while attempting a reverse sweep. This dismissal, coupled with Saim Ayub's dramatic response, escalated the tension during the intense India-Pakistan match, following Shreyas Iyer’s decision to bat first after winning the toss.