Indian fans brought plenty of banter to the stands during the India-Pakistan Asian Games final, with Pakistan batter Saim Ayub becoming the target of several chants over his fielding and dropped catches.

A viral video from the match shows Indian supporters repeatedly sledging Ayub from the stands as they attempted to distract the Pakistan player. One fan can be heard shouting, “Oyeeee… Biryani,” while another taunted Ayub by saying, “Ek aur catch chhod na,” referring to his fielding errors during the match.

The crowd also broke into a chant of “Chhodega bhai, chhodega… Pakistan chhodega,” playing on the word “chhodega” and linking it to Ayub’s missed catches and Pakistan.

Another chant heard during the match was “Koi garden mein nahi ghoomega,” a reference to former India captain Rohit Sharma’s popular “garden mein nahi ghoomega” remark. The phrase has since become a widely used cricket meme, particularly in discussions around fielding and players’ efforts on the field.

The chants added to the lively atmosphere inside the stadium during the high-profile India-Pakistan contest and quickly drew attention from cricket fans on social media.

Ayub dropped two catches during the match, with Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma among the Indian batters involved in the missed opportunities.

The dropped chances proved costly as Abhishek Sharma went on to produce a blistering knock of 61 runs off 28 balls, providing India with a rapid start. His aggressive innings added further context to the chants directed at Ayub from the stands.

India and Pakistan matches are known for their intense atmosphere and passionate supporters, and the Asian Games final once again saw fans from both sides engage in spirited cricket banter.