Pakistan Defeats Bangladesh by 11 Runs to Reach Asia Cup 2025 Final

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Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs in a thrilling Super Four match of Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai Cricket Stadium, securing a spot in the final.

Pakistan Innings:
Batting first, Pakistan scored 135 runs in 20 overs. After early wickets of Fakhar Zaman and Agha Salman, Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Nawaz added crucial runs. Haris scored 22 off 16 balls, while Nawaz made 20 off 17 deliveries. Bangladesh’s Taskin Ahmed took 3 wickets, and Rashid Khan and Mehedi Hasan claimed two each.

Bangladesh Innings:
Chasing 136, Bangladesh managed 124 all out in 20 overs. Pakistan fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered outstanding performances. Rauf took 3 wickets, while Shaheen took 2. Despite resistance from Jaker Ali and Litton Das, Bangladesh fell short.

Final Preview:
With this win, Pakistan will face India in the Asia Cup final on September 28 at Dubai Cricket Stadium. The match promises to be a high-stakes contest, with both teams vying for the prestigious title.