PAK vs BAN (17th Match) Super Fours – Highlights
In a thrilling Super Fours encounter of the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai, PAK edged past BAN by 11 runs in a high-intensity clash that showcased both teams’ fighting spirit. Batting first, Pakistan posted a modest total of 135 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a shaky start, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s late flourish, supported by Mohammad Nawaz and Mohammad Haris, helped Pakistan reach a defendable score.
The innings saw early wickets falling at regular intervals, with Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub departing cheaply, but a middle-order resurgence stabilized the innings. Mohammad Haris’s quickfire 31 off 23 deliveries and Nawaz’s explosive 25 off 15 balls ensured Pakistan ended with a competitive total. Afridi’s cameo of 19 runs off 13 balls added the finishing touch, demonstrating his all-round capabilities that would ultimately prove decisive.
BAN, in response, struggled to maintain a consistent rhythm despite an aggressive start. The innings began disastrously with Parvez Hossain Emon falling for a duck in the first over, followed by another quick wicket of Towhid Hridoy, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 23 for 2. Saif Hassan provided some resistance with 18 runs from 15 balls, but wickets continued to tumble at crucial junctures, preventing the team from building meaningful partnerships.
Shamim Hossain’s 30 off 25 deliveries was the lone substantial innings that threatened Pakistan’s defense, but Afridi’s clinical spell kept Bangladesh under control. The final overs saw Haris Rauf and Saim Ayub finish off the innings economically, restricting Bangladesh to 124 for 9, just 11 runs short of the target.
Shaheen Shah Afridi was deservedly named the Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance, claiming three crucial wickets for just 17 runs and contributing 19 vital runs with the bat. Faheem Ashraf and Haris Rauf supported Afridi with effective spells, both claiming important breakthroughs and maintaining pressure on the Bangladeshi batsmen throughout.
Pakistan’s bowlers showcased disciplined lines and lengths, especially in the death overs, which proved critical in defending a sub-par total. Bangladesh’s bowling attack had its moments, with Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain claiming key wickets early in the Pakistan innings, but they were unable to capitalize on the opportunities as the middle-order clicked for Pakistan at crucial moments.
The match was marked by sharp fielding, clever bowling changes, and moments of individual brilliance. Pakistan’s ability to recover from early setbacks with the bat and maintain composure while defending a low total highlighted their growing maturity in T20 cricket. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will reflect on missed chances and early setbacks with the bat as key factors in their narrow defeat.
This win keeps Pakistan in strong contention in the Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup, while Bangladesh will aim to bounce back in their upcoming encounters with improved batting stability and tighter bowling execution. The match, though low-scoring, was a testament to the competitive nature of Asia Cup cricket, where small margins often determine the outcome.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Scoreboard
Pakistan – 135/8 (20)
Bangladesh – 124/9 (20)
Result – Pakistan won by 11 runs
Player of the Match – Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi
PAK vs BAN Playing XIs
Pakistan | Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed |
Bangladesh | Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hassan, Mahedi Hasan, Nurul Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (c & wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman |
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