Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 and booked their place in the final. The match was played in Dubai and produced tense cricket from both sides.
Batting first, Pakistan struggled early as wickets fell in the powerplay. However, Mohammad Haris steadied the innings with 31 runs from 23 balls. Mohammad Nawaz added a quick 25 from 15 deliveries to give the team a fighting total. Pakistan ended their innings at 135 for 8 in 20 overs.
Bangladesh made a confident start in the chase. Their openers looked settled, but Pakistan’s bowlers kept striking at key moments. Shaheen Afridi was the star, taking 3 wickets for just 17 runs. Haris Rauf also claimed 3 wickets, putting constant pressure on the Bangladesh batting order.
Despite some resistance from the middle order, Bangladesh could not keep up with the required run rate. They ended on 124 for 9 in 20 overs, falling short of the target. Taskin Ahmed was their best bowler, finishing with 3 wickets earlier in the match.
This win has put Pakistan into the Asia Cup final for the first time against India. The clash is historic, as it will be the first-ever final between the two rivals in the tournament’s history. The much-anticipated game is scheduled for 28 September in Dubai.
For Bangladesh, the defeat marked the end of their campaign. They showed fighting spirit but lacked consistency in both batting and bowling. Pakistan’s disciplined bowling made the difference on the night.
The Asia Cup 2025 final now promises to be one of the most watched matches in cricket history. Fans are eager to see whether Pakistan can lift the trophy or India will come out on top.
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