In a crucial Super Fours match on Thursday, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs to go to the Asia Cup 2025 final, where they will take on bitter rivals India.
At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan successfully defended a 136-run goal thanks to three wickets each from Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.
With the win, Pakistan advanced to the final, where they will face bitter rivals India for the first time in the history of the continental championship.
Despite Shamim Hossain’s courageous 30-run innings, Bangladesh managed amass 124/9 in their allocated 20 overs while chasing a modest 136-run mark.
