[Watch] PSL 2025: Mohammad Amir, Saim Ayub engage in verbal showdown

In the first over of Quetta Gladiators vs. Peshawar Zalmi’s run-chase in Match 2 of the current Pakistan Super League on Saturday, April 12, Mohammad Amir and Saim Ayub engaged in a verbal confrontation. After Amir delivered the second ball of the over, in which Ayub picked up a single, he was making his way back to his run-up when the event occurred.

The talk was started by the left-arm pacer. The 32-year-old’s remarks did not elicit much of a response from Ayub, who is playing competitive cricket for the first time since early January 2025 after recuperating from an ankle ailment.

Exchange of words and display of aggression between Amir & Saim Ayub 🔥. #PSL2025 pic.twitter.com/q5LERYtWjj

— Rana Husnain Aleem (@husnain19X) April 12, 2025

Saim Ayub reached his half-century with 50 off 38 deliveries, however he was sacked on the delivery.

With statistics of 2/11 in 2.1 overs, Amir concluded the innings. The 22-year-old southpaw became his team’s top run scorer. Quetta ultimately won by a total of 80 runs. In the opening innings, Ayub also bowled three overs, giving up 26 runs in those three overs.

Because of his four wickets, Abrar Ahmed was named Player of the Match. Captain Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen, the opening batsmen, scored 59 off 42 and 53 off 25 to help Quetta reach 216 earlier in the game. With rapid cameos of 21 off 10 and 35 off 14, respectively, Rilee Rossouw and Kusal Mendis ended the innings undefeated.

Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday, April 11, to kick up PSL 2025. The PSL’s tenth edition is expected to be an incredible spectacle. Sunday, May 18, is the day of the tournament’s final.