Dubai, September 26 (Udaipur Kiran News) — Pakistan sealed their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final after defeating Bangladesh by 11 runs in a tense Super-4 clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.
Pakistan’s Struggle With the Bat
Opting to bat first, Pakistan suffered a shaky start, losing five wickets for just 49 runs. However, contributions from the lower order helped them recover to post 135/8 in 20 overs.
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Mohammad Haris: 31 runs
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Mohammad Nawaz: 25 runs
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Shaheen Shah Afridi: 19 runs off 13 balls
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Faheem Ashraf: 14 runs
For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets, while Rishad Hossain and Mehidy Hasan grabbed two each.
Afridi and Rauf Lead the Bowling Attack
Defending 136, Pakistan’s pacers made early inroads. Shaheen Shah Afridi struck in the very first over, dismissing opener Parvez Hossain Emon for a duck and later sending back Towhid Hridoy. Afridi finished with 3/17 in 4 overs.
Haris Rauf also shone with 3 wickets, tightening the screws on Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Saim Ayub delivered a remarkable spell, conceding just 16 runs in 4 overs and picking up 2 wickets.
Despite some resistance, Bangladesh were restricted to 124/9 in 20 overs, falling 11 runs short.
The Road Ahead
With this victory, Pakistan confirmed their spot in the final against India on September 28 at the same venue, setting up a high-voltage clash between the arch-rivals.
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