The lighthearted exchange in the final between Pakistan batsman Saim Ayub and Indian cricket star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi drew the attention of cricket fans at the high-profile match when India and Pakistan played out. Ayub made a playful gesture to call Sooryavanshi ‘baby’ and add a funny touch to a high-pressure match between two of cricket’s big rivals.
Ayub’s interaction with Sooryavanshi was unique as the kid was older and was getting popular. Sooryavanshi is one of the most talked-about young batsmen and has an aggressive style of play. He is now, for all his performances in the domestic and junior games, a player everyone is watching, and his rapid rise has transformed even minor things into big talking points in cricket.
At the final, Ayub’s gesture towards Sooryavanshi was transmitted on camera in front of Sooryavanshi and spread to social media. The Pakistan cricketer’s ‘baby’ act seemed to be more on the fun side of the game, and the fans quickly turned it into a viral talking point. As clips and screenshots circulated online, fans on both sides of the border took in the unusual interaction, and many users focused on the entertainment side of the game.
India-Pakistan matches are full of pressure, passionate fans and intense competition. But sometimes it is sportsmanship and friendly banter between players that bring a different view of the rivalry. Ayub-Sooryavanshi’s interaction was one such encounter that gave people something to talk about besides runs, wickets and match statistics. The incident also showed just how quickly a brief exchange on the field can become a big social media moment when it happens in a high-profile India-Pakistan match.
The attention comes at a time when Sooryavanshi’s cricketing journey is so much in demand and so much time and attention for it, for so many people. The young batter has been getting a lot of attention for his age and attacking style. Each match is one more thing for the young batsman to be seen, and the viral encounter with Ayub has been another memorable moment in the story of his fast-moving career.
Saim ayub - trolls vaibhav sooryavanshi with babysitting celebration
— ByesAndLies (@ByesAndLies) October 3, 2026
Since then -
6️⃣,6️⃣,4️⃣ got belt to ass treatment from abhishek sharma
Dropped catch of abhishek sharma
Dropped catch of abhishek sharma again 🤣
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Ayub is already well known in Pakistan cricket and has been part of the national team in various formats. The left-handed opener has played in several high-pressure matches and is known for his attacking batting. His interaction with Sooryavanshi showed a more humorous side of the Pakistan batter and instantly became popular among cricket fans who enjoy the entertainment and human aspects of big matches.
The viral video also showcases the massive reach of India-Pakistan cricket contests. You can get thousands of reactions, memes, and discussions in minutes for even a single gesture. And so, as fans from both nations follow each and every development in the match very closely, social media has become a part of the cricketing game, where on-field incidents are as important as big plays.
India-Pakistan rivalry is still one of the most eagerly watched in cricket, but moments like this prove that sport also fosters camaraderie and humour. Ayub’s playful ‘baby’ gesture to Sooryavanshi quickly became one of the memorable talking points from the final and continues to attract attention among cricket fans.
An incident of only a few seconds could make social media big. Saim Ayub and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided the entertainment in the final between India and Pakistan. For Sooryavanshi, it was another sign of the spotlight around him, and Ayub gave fans a glimpse of the lighter side of a fiercely competitive cricketing rivalry.
