Pakistan A take beat Bangladesh A in ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final
Bangladesh A posted 125/9, taking Pakistan to a Super Over after a competitive chase
Ahmed Daniyal starred in the Super Over, while Saad Masood hit the winning boundary to seal the victory
In a high-stakes final at Doha’s West End Park, Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A locked horns in a tense battle that went down to the wire. Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 125 all out in their 20 overs, thanks to a valiant 38 from Saad Masood.
Bangladesh A responded with grit and composure. Ripon Mondol, as usual, performed well, picking up 3 crucial wickets, while Rakibul Hasan and Meherob held firm in the lower order. Their chase saw moments of brilliance, but tight bowling kept the pressure alive.
In the final over, Bangladesh needed just a few runs, and they managed 125/9, taking Pakistan to a super‑over showdown. On the tail, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and Ripon chipped in with important strikes to force the decider.
When the Super Over came calling, Ahmed Daniyal rose to the occasion. He bowled a tight over, conceding only six and picking up 2 wickets, setting Pakistan a modest target.
Saad Masood responded with calmness under pressure, hitting the winning boundary on the third delivery to clinch victory, and seal Pakistan's third Asia Cup Rising Stars title
Pakistan A Vs Bangladesh A, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Final: Toss Update
Bangladesh A won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Pakistan A Vs Bangladesh A, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Final: Playing XIs
Pakistan A (Playing XI): Maaz Sadaqat, Yasir Khan, Mohammad Faiq, Irfan Khan(c), Ghazi Ghori(w), Saad Masood, Arafat Minhas, Shahid Aziz, Ahmed Daniyal, Ubaid Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem
Bangladesh A (Playing XI): Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Yasir Ali, Akbar Ali(w/c), Mahidul Islam Ankon, SM Meherob, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, Rakibul Hasan, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Ripon Mondol
