Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs in the Asia Cup 2025 semi-final on at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan scored 135/8, with Mohammad Haris (31) and Mohammad Nawaz (25) as top scorers. Taskin Ahmed took 3 wickets for Bangladesh. Chasing 136, Bangladesh managed 124/9. Shamim Hossain scored 30 runs. Shaheen Afridi claimed 3 wickets for Pakistan. This win sets up the first-ever India-Pakistan Asia Cup final. Pakistan's captain praised the team's bowling and fielding efforts. Bangladesh's stand-in captain Jaker Ali admitted batting failures cost them the match. (Updated 26 Sep 2025, 00:29 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs in the Asia Cup 2025 semi-final on at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Pakistan scored 135/8, with Mohammad Haris (31) and Mohammad Nawaz (25) as top scorers
- Taskin Ahmed took 3 wickets for Bangladesh