Pakistan Beat Bangladesh to Reach Asia Cup 2025 Final

Dubai, September 26, 2025 – Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in a thrilling Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, securing a spot in the final against India on Sunday.

Chasing 136 runs, Bangladesh struggled against Pakistan’s bowling attack and were restricted to 124/9 in their 20 overs. Haris Rauf was the star for Pakistan, claiming 3 wickets for 33 runs and putting the visitors under early pressure.

In response, Pakistan managed 135/8 in 20 overs with valuable contributions from Mohammad Haris, who scored 31 off 23 balls, and Mohammad Nawaz, who added 25 off 15 balls. Saim Ayub played a key role by dismissing Bangladesh skipper Jaker Ali, leaving the hosts six down.

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Earlier, Bangladesh captain Jaker Ali won the toss and chose to bowl first. Pakistan’s innings was anchored by Salman Agha, while the team’s bowling unit, led by Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi, effectively contained Bangladesh’s lineup.

Bangladesh Playing XI: Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (c/w), Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

With this win, Pakistan progresses to the Asia Cup 2025 final, setting up a high-stakes clash with India on Sunday.