Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 11 runs in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four
Pakistan posted 135/8 and restricted Bangladesh to 124/9
Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf three wickets each
Pakistan will face India in the Asia Cup 2025 final on September 28
Pakistan edged past Bangladesh by 11 runs in their Super Four match in the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, September 25. Salman Agha's side finished at 135/8 and restricted Bangladesh to 124/9, securing their place in the Asia Cup final and setting up an India vs Pakistan title showdown on September 28.
Bangladesh's innings featured a stunning batting collapse, compounded by influential captain Litton Das's absence due to injury. The top order failed to build momentum as Parvez Hossain Emon was dismissed for a duck early. Shamim Hossain offered some resistance, scoring 30 off 25 deliveries.
However, Bangladesh's middle and lower orders folded under disciplined pressure. Mustafizur Rahman and Rishad Hossain put together a 23-run final wicket partnership, but their effort proved insufficient as the match became a foregone conclusion by the final over.
Pakistan's pace attack delivered with ruthless intent. Shaheen Shah Afridi starred, taking three wickets for 17 runs from his four overs, removing Emon, Towhid Hridoy, and Shamim. Haris Rauf backed him effectively, also claiming three wickets.
Earlier, Pakistan's own innings lacked flourishes, except for late contributions. Their opening duo, Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman, departed early, while Saim Ayub recorded his fourth duck of the tournament. After these early setbacks, Mohammad Haris struck 31 runs and Mohammad Nawaz added 25 runs, helping Pakistan push their score beyond 120.
For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed took three wickets, and Rishad Hossain posted figures of 2/18 in his four overs.
Pakistan will now meet India in the Asia Cup 2025 final. This marks the first time in 17 editions that these two rivals will battle for the trophy.
Pakistan Vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025: Scorecard
Pakistan 135/8 (20 overs): Mohammad Haris 31, Mohammad Nawaz 25 (Taskin Ahmed 3/28, Rishad Hossain 2/18)
Bangladesh 124/9 (20 overs): Shamim Hossain 30, Saif Hassan 18 (Shaheen Shah Afridi 3/17, Haris Rauf 3/33)
Pakistan Vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025: Toss Update
Bangladesh’s captain Jaker Ali won the toss and opted to field first.
Pakistan Vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025: Playing XIs
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (wk & c), Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman.
Pakistan Vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025: Live Score
Pakistan Vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025: Full Squads
Pakistan: Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c & wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin.
