PAK vs BAN, एशिया कप 2025: बॉल-बाय-बॉल कमेंट्री

Super Four - Match 5, Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

ENDED

PAK

135/8 (20.0)

Super Four - Match 5Match EndedPakistan beat Bangladesh by 11 runs

BAN124/9 (20.0)

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 11 runs

Info Summary Commentary Scorecard

Commentary

19.6

Haris Rauf to Rishad HossainPakistan have made it to the final of the Asia Cup 2025. It will be the first time that India and Pakistan will meet in a final of the Asia Cup. On the fuller side and outside off Rishad gets across and swings wildly but misses. Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 11 runsand they have defended a low total of just 135.

19.5

Haris Rauf to Rishad HossainA full toss around middleRishad goes back and tries to heave it but mistimes it off the upper half of the bat. The ball lands in the vacant region between mid on and mid off. They don't run. The players of Pakistan start to celebrate.

19.4

Haris Rauf to Rishad HossainSIX! THUMPED! Oh wow! Another slower delivery on a length and outside off Rishad Hossain uses his feet picks the change of paceand clubs it over long on for a biggie. Bangladesh are still fighting and they need two more sixes in the final two balls.

19.3

Haris Rauf to Rishad HossainA swing and a miss! On a length and around off with pace offRishad goes deep in his crease and swings hard but misses.

19.2

Haris Rauf to Rishad HossainFOUR! MUSCLED! Full and around offRishad Hossain clears his front leg away and drills it to the right of mid off for a boundary.

19.1

Haris Rauf to Mustafizur RahmanBye! Back of a length angling in around offFizz backs away and looks to defend it but gets beaten past the outside edge. The keeper moves to his right but fails to grab it cleanly. Parries it towards short fine and concedes a bye.

Over 19

18.6

Faheem Ashraf to Rishad HossainAnother superb slower delivery on a length and outside offRishad throws his hands at it and looks to slog it but misses. Bangladesh need 23 runs in the last over.

18.5

Faheem Ashraf to Mustafizur RahmanDROPPED! On a length and around off with pace off Mustafizur Rahman clears his front leg and looks to heave it but gets it off the toe end of the bat and it goes towards long on where Mohammad Nawaz moves forward and drops a sitter. A single taken. The skipper Salman Aghacan't believe it and looks unhappy.

18.4

Faheem Ashraf to Mustafizur RahmanFOUR! On a length and outside offMustafizur Rahman goes deep in his crease and looks to loft it over covers. But gets it off the outer half of the bat and the ball flies over backward point for a boundary.

18.3

Faheem Ashraf to Rishad HossainWide outside off on a lengthRishad gets across and drags it to long on. Takes a single this time. Bangladesh need 28 off 9 balls.

18.2

Faheem Ashraf to Rishad HossainNagging length and outside offRishad swats it uppishly but in the gap towards long off but refuses the single.

18.1

Faheem Ashraf to Rishad HossainEDGED AND FOUR! Full and wide outside offRishad Hossain gets across deep in his crease and tries to heave it. Gets an outside edge that flies over the keeper behind the wickets and races away to the deep third fence for a boundary.

Over 18

17.6

Haris Rauf to Rishad HossainOn a hard length and outside offdabbed down towards cover point for a single. Bangladesh need 33 in the final two overs.

17.5

Haris Rauf to Mustafizur RahmanFrom around the wicket full and around middleRahman goes deep in his crease and looks to defend it but gets an outside edge that rolls away towards cover point for a single.

17.4

Haris Rauf to Taskin AhmedOUT! BOWLED'EM! Bangladesh are nine down and Pakistan are just one away from a big victory and making it to the final of the Asia Cup 2025. On a length and around middle with pace on this time. Taskin Ahmed backs away and extends his arms to reach outbut misses. The ball sneaks under the blade and rattles the middle stump.

17.3

Haris Rauf to Taskin AhmedEDGED AND FOUR! On a length and around middleand it seems to be another change of pace delivery. Taskin Ahmed remains leg side of the ball and tries to pull it but gets a top edge that flies over the keeper behind the wickets for a boundary.

17.2

Haris Rauf to Tanzim Hasan SakibOUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Haris Rauf has bagged his second and this is an inspiring effort while struggling with cramps. He bowls a slower delivery on a hard length and keeps the line around the off stump. Tanzim Hasan Sakib backs away a touch gets down on one kneeand throws his hands at it to drag it. But gets deceived by the lack of pace on it. The ball beats the outside edge of the bat and crashes into the top of the off stump.

17.1

Haris Rauf to Tanzim Hasan SakibShort of a length and outside off Tanzim Hasan Sakib presses back and tries to pull it but the ball gets big on him. He misses his shot. OhHaris Rauf is down on the ground. The physio is out to have a check on him.

Over 17

16.6

Shaheen Afridi to Rishad HossainGoes for a yorker but ends up serving a low full toss around offRishad drills it back to the bowler.

16.5

Shaheen Afridi to Shamim HossainOUT! TAKEN! The last recognised batter Shamim Hossain is gone for 30 (25) and again it is that man Shaheen Afridi who has delivered for Pakistan. The road is much tougher for Bangladesh. A slower ball on a back of a length and outside off Shamim changes his stance and grip and tries to reverse-scoop it. But gets deceived by the lack of pace on it and plays his shot a bit early. Ends up lobbing it off the toe end of the bat and the ball goes towards backward point where Hussain Talat takes this dipping catch around his knee. Bangladesh are 97/7needing 39 runs more.

16.4

Shaheen Afridi to Tanzim Hasan SakibMuch fuller and almost a yorker around middleTanzim Hasan Sakib drills it to long on for one.

16.3

Shaheen Afridi to Shamim HossainLeg bye! Full but down leg following the batterShamim Hossain backs away and tries to flick it but misses. The ball hits the front pad and gets deflected towards cover point. A leg bye is sneaked.

16.2

Shaheen Afridi to Tanzim Hasan SakibA yorker around middlejammed down to deep mid-wicket for a single.

16.1

Shaheen Afridi to Tanzim Hasan SakibFOUR! CRUNCHED! On a length and wide outside offTanzim Hasan Sakib crouches and whacks it to beat the flying extra cover fielder to his left for a cracking boundary.

Over 16

15.6

Saim Ayub to Tanzim Hasan SakibFive singles off the over! Short and around middleTanzim Hasan Sakib presses back and uses his wrists to work it away through the gap at mid-wicket for a single. Bangladesh need 46 runs in the last 24 balls.

15.5

Saim Ayub to Shamim HossainDragged length and outside offShamim lets the ball arrive and taps it beside the pitch on the off side with soft hands to take a quick single.

15.4

Saim Ayub to Tanzim Hasan SakibNagging length and around offknocked down to wide long on for a single by Tanzim.

15.3

Saim Ayub to Shamim HossainShort turns away outside offShamim goes back and adjusts his shot to push it down towards extra cover for a quick single.

15.2

Saim Ayub to Tanzim Hasan SakibTossed it up and around middleTanzim Hasan Sakib gets across and sweeps it to deep backward square leg for one. He wants another but is sent back by his partner.

15.1

Saim Ayub to Tanzim Hasan SakibSlower and shorter outside offTHS goes back and punches it to cover.

Over 15

14.6

Abrar Ahmed to Shamim HossainPushed through quicker and shorter on offShamim Hossain stays back to defend.

14.5

Abrar Ahmed to Shamim HossainSIX! Fine strike! A bit too full from Abrar on middle. Shamim is able to transfer the weight on the front foot and with his strong wristshe clubs it over deep mid-wicket for a six.

14.4

Abrar Ahmed to Tanzim Hasan SakibShort and on offTanzim Hasan Sakib works it through mid-wicket for a single.

14.3

Abrar Ahmed to Shamim HossainFloated up on middle on a lengthswept through square leg for a single.

14.2

Abrar Ahmed to Shamim HossainFuller and slower on middleHossain lunges and lofts it back over the bowler's head. Shaheen Afridi gets around from long and slides to his left to push the ball away from the fence. Saves two runs for his side.

14.1

Abrar Ahmed to Shamim HossainDropped short by Ahmed outside offShamim backs away and cuts it wide of deep point for a brace.

Over 14

13.6

Saim Ayub to Tanzim Hasan SakibOn a nagging length on offTanzim dabs it down in front of point.

13.5

Saim Ayub to Jaker AliOUT! CAUGHT! Rinse and repeat of the Nurul Hasan dismissal! Jaker shows his cards early as he backs away to go through the off side. Saim spots it and serves the carrom ballfull and outside off. Ali reaches out and ends up slicing it in the air in front of long off as the bottom hand comes off the bat handle. Mohammad Nawaz runs in off the ropes and takes the catch close to his chest. A big blow to Bangladesh as the skipper departs.

13.4

Saim Ayub to Shamim HossainOh that could have gone anywhere! Speared in by Ayub from around the wicket short and on middleShamim goes on the back foot to jab it away on the leg side. Gets a leading edge that lobs and drops away from over to his right. They cross.

13.3

Saim Ayub to Jaker AliShort and angled into the padshelped away down to deep fine leg for one.

13.2

Saim Ayub to Shamim HossainSliding on with the arm shorter and on middleShamim taps it from the crease to long on and crosses over.

13.1

Saim Ayub to Shamim HossainAt 84.9 kph Saim offers flightfull and on middle. Shamim backs away and collapses his back knee to go inside out over. Does not quite get hold of it but manages to clear cover and collects a couple of runs.

Over 13

12.6

Mohammad Nawaz to Jaker AliA big swing and a miss! Slower through the air outside offon a nagging length. Jaker has a swipe across the line and gets beaten on the inside edge. Tidy stuff from Nawaz. Just 4 runs off the over. Bangladesh need 68 runs in 42 balls.

12.5

Mohammad Nawaz to Shamim HossainShort and darted into the left-handerShamim punches it off the back foot to long on for a single.

12.4

Mohammad Nawaz to Jaker AliTossed it up and around middleJaker backs away and punches it through covers for one.

12.3

Mohammad Nawaz to Jaker AliNagging length and around middleJaker backs away and dabs it back to the bowler.

12.2

Mohammad Nawaz to Jaker AliSliding down legJaker backs away and nudges it to the left of deep fine for a couple of runs.

12.1

Mohammad Nawaz to Jaker AliSlower and shorter around offJaker Ali goes back and blocks it back to the bowler.

Over 12

11.6

Saim Ayub to Jaker AliGives the ball air on offJaker strides forward and drops it with soft hands in front of cover for a quick single.

11.5

Saim Ayub to Jaker AliFloated up on offJaker keeps it out on the off side.

11.4

Saim Ayub to Nurul HasanOUT! CAUGHT! After two dot balls Sunil Gavaskar on air said that the next delivery would be crucial and right on cue Nurul Hasan felt the need to release the pressure. However he has perished in the attempt. Saim hangs it up there above the batter's eyeline and keeps it away from the hitting arc. Nurul Hasan backs away initially but ends up giving himself too much room. He has to reach out as he looks to go inside out over extra cover. Ends up hitting it a lot straighter and straight down the throat of long offwhere Mohammad Nawaz takes it around his neck.

11.3

Saim Ayub to Nurul HasanShort and on middleNurul stabs it down on the leg side.

11.2

Saim Ayub to Nurul HasanLoopy leg break on middleNurul goes on the back foot and nudges it to the right of mid-wicket. Hasan is keen for a single but his partner sends him back.

11.1

Saim Ayub to Shamim HossainFull and drifting onto the padsswept away straight to deep backward square leg for a single.

Over 11

10.6

Mohammad Nawaz to Shamim HossainKeeps it short on off Hossain dabs it to the right of cover-point and sneaks in a quick single. A good accurate throw from the fielder right over the stumps at the batting endbut Nurul is home by then.

10.5

Mohammad Nawaz to Shamim HossainPushed throughshort and on middle. Shamim waits back to work it away on the leg side. Gets an inside edge onto the pads.

10.4

Mohammad Nawaz to Nurul HasanDarted into the right-hander on a nagging lengthon middle. Nurul steps out and goes inside out over cover for a single.

10.3

Mohammad Nawaz to Shamim HossainFlat and short on middleShamim Hossain steps out and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one.

10.2

Mohammad Nawaz to Shamim HossainA massive shout for LBW but turned down! After a discussion with the keeper Salman Agha takes the review. This turns back in sharply on a lengthon the off stump. Shamim presses forward but fails to get to the pitch of the ball to smother the spin. Gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball strikes him on the knee roll on the front pad. There is no bat involved but the stride that Shamim took has saved him. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball is hitting the leg stump but the impact is umpire's call. The on-field call is upheld.

10.1

Mohammad Nawaz to Nurul HasanDropped short on offNurul backs away and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Over 10

9.6

Abrar Ahmed to Nurul HasanShort and quick outside off Nurul rocks back and guides it to short third. Calls his partner for a quick single. Bangladesh are 58/4 at the halfway markneeding 78 more in the last 10 overs.

9.5

Abrar Ahmed to Shamim HossainAbrar keeps it shorter and around offSH clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

9.4

Abrar Ahmed to Shamim HossainSIX! THUMPED! Full in the slot around middle Shamim Hossain gets downpicks it up and deposits it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

9.3

Abrar Ahmed to Shamim HossainDragged back length and around offShamim waits and steers it to short third. Couldn't find the gap.

9.2

Abrar Ahmed to Nurul HasanShort and around offpunched down to long on for a single.

9.1

Abrar Ahmed to Nurul HasanShort and down leg Nurul gets across and looks to flick it but misses. The keeper does well to move to his left and grab it behind the wickets. The umpire calls it a legal deliverymaybe because Nurul has shuffled.

Over 9

8.6

Saim Ayub to Shamim HossainMuch shorter and around off Shamim presses back and drops it down towards coverwho gets across to his left and cuts it off with a slide.

8.5

Saim Ayub to Nurul HasanShort and around middleNurul shuffles a long way and nudges it in the gap towards deep square leg for one.

8.4

Saim Ayub to Shamim HossainLeg bye! Flatter and shorter around legShamim tries to flick it but misses. The ball clips his front pad and rolls away to short fine. A leg bye is sneaked.

8.3

Saim Ayub to Shamim HossainSlower and fuller around offShamim Hossain changes his grip and gets down to play a reverse-sweep. Mistimes it but gets it in the gap over cover for two runs.

8.2

Saim Ayub to Shamim HossainFull and around middlepushed away to cover off the front foot.

8.1

Saim Ayub to Nurul HasanIn the air.... but just lands safe! Slower and fuller around middleNurul Hasan gets across deep in his crease and tries to slog it across the line. But induces a top edge that flies towards mid on. Saim Ayub calls for the catch himself and runs over his right shoulder. But fails to reach there as the ball lands before him. A single taken.

Over 8

7.6

Mohammad Nawaz to Mahedi HasanOUT! CAUGHT! Mohammad Nawaz strikes when he finally gets to bowl after two matches and Mahedi Hasan walks back for 11 (10). Nawaz bowls a drifter full and around off Mahedi backs away and tries to access the off side. He attempts a big lofted shot inside out over covers but mistimes it off the toe end of the bat. The ball travels flat towards sweeper coverwhere Hussain Talat pouches it low around his waist. Bangladesh are 44/4 after 8 overs and they need 92 runs in the last 72 balls.

7.5

Mohammad Nawaz to Nurul HasanFloated up outside offNurul uses his feet but has to adjust his shot. Ends up getting a thickish outside edge that goes to short third. A single taken.

7.4

Mohammad Nawaz to Mahedi HasanShort and around middleknocked down to long on for a single more.

7.3

Mohammad Nawaz to Mahedi HasanTossed it up and around off Mahedi Hasan gets acrosscrouches a bit and scoops it. Though he mistimes it but gets enough to clear the keeper behind the wickets. The short third fielder chases it down to his left but the batters take two runs.

7.2

Mohammad Nawaz to Nurul HasanSlower and shorter around middleNurul backs away and punches it through covers for one.

7.1

Mohammad Nawaz to Mahedi HasanNawaz drags his length back after seeing the batter coming down the track and keeps the line outside off. Mahedi adjusts well on his back foot to knock it down to long on for one.

Over 7

6.6

Abrar Ahmed to Nurul HasanJust 2 off the over. Short and outside off Hasan gets across deep in his crease and gets squared up as he defends it awkwardly. Surelyhe isn't looking at his best.

6.5

Abrar Ahmed to Mahedi HasanQuicker fuller and outside offMahedi sits down nicely and sweeps it to deep backward square leg for one.

6.4

Abrar Ahmed to Nurul HasanFlatter and shorter around middleHasan clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

6.3

Abrar Ahmed to Nurul HasanNagging length and outside offdabbed down to backward point off the back foot.

6.2

Abrar Ahmed to Nurul HasanNow Abrar dishes a googly short and turns back in around middleNurul gets across again for a slog sweep but he has to adjust and gets into some awkward position. Gets it off his gloves and the ball rolls down beside the strip on the leg side.

6.1

Abrar Ahmed to Nurul HasanA leg break full and outside offNurul gets across and taps it towards cover. He wanted a quick single but was sent back.

Over 6

5.6

Haris Rauf to Mahedi HasanBack of a length and a bit outside off Mahedi rides the bounce and dabs it down but finds the backward point fielder. Bangladesh end their Powerplay with a score of 36/3needing another 100 in the last 14 overs.

5.5

Haris Rauf to Nurul HasanShort of a good length and around offHasan gets hurried by the pace and mistimes his pull to deep fine for a single.

5.4

Haris Rauf to Nurul HasanHuge appeal for caught down the leg side but the umpire shakes his head! On a back of a length and around legNurul tries to pick it up but misses. The ball grazes his back thigh pad and the keeper grabs it to his left behind the wickets.

5.3

Haris Rauf to Nurul HasanWoah! An ambitious attempt from Nurul! On a hard length and outside offNurul Hasan switches his stance and tries to reverse paddle it but misses.

5.2

Haris Rauf to Nurul HasanEDGED AND SIX! A bit fuller and around off skidding throughNurul Hasan gets down and tries to swipe it across the line but ekes out a top edge that flies behind the wickets over deep third for a biggie.

5.1

Haris Rauf to Saif HassanOUT! TAKEN! Pakistan are on top and Bangladesh are crumbling under pressure. Haris Rauf picks up his first wicket. On a length from wide of the crease to create an inward angle around middle and off. Saif Hassan comes forward and looks to flick it. But the ball straightens a bit and Saif closes his bat face a bit early. Gets a leading edge that flies towards backward point where Saim Ayub snaffles it to his left. Pakistan are pumped up and the in-form batter Saif who has scored two back-to-back fiftiesis gone for 18 (15).

Over 5

4.6

Shaheen Afridi to Mahedi HasanServes it on a lengthon off. Hasan blocks it out watchfully.

4.5

Shaheen Afridi to Mahedi HasanOn a back of a length on offstabbed down on the off side.

4.4

Shaheen Afridi to Mahedi HasanSIX! Up and away! Afridi goes short but the line is a bit too straightaround leg. Mahedi gets inside the line and helps the ball away over long leg for a six.

4.3

Shaheen Afridi to Mahedi HasanOn a hard lengthon off. Mahedi stands tall and defends.

4.2

Shaheen Afridi to Tawhid HridoyOUT! CAUGHT! GONE NEXT BALL! Shaheen Afridi strikes again in the Powerplay! Full and pushed across the right-handerTawhid sets up deep in the crease and has a wild swipe across the line. Gets a top edge that goes straight up behind backward point. Saim Ayub calls for it and runs over his left shoulder. Ayub settles under it and takes a good catch.

4.1

Shaheen Afridi to Tawhid HridoyRUN OUT CHANCE MISSED! Absolute chaos! On a hard length on offTawhid rides the bounce and taps the ball on its head. Glides it to backward point where Saim Ayub flings himself to his left and cuts it off. Gets rid of the ball quickly and throws it toward the bowling end. Afridi is unable to get up to the stumps quick enough after completing his follow-through and none of the fielders can reach the stumps in time to collect the throw. Saif is almost at the batting end beside Hridoy but survives as the throw rolls past the stumps and dribbles towards mid on. That allows Saif to return to the bowling end.

Over 4

3.6

Haris Rauf to Saif HassanA loud shout for caught behind but turned down! Mohammad Haris and Haris Rauf are convinced and Salman Agha takes the review. This nips away a bit off the deck on a back of a length. Saif is squared up due to the seam movement and gets beaten on the outside edge as he looks to defend. The front-on replays suggest that the ball has missed the batand the UltraEdge confirms the same. Pakistan burn a review.

3.5

Haris Rauf to Saif HassanFOUR! Not in complete control but the pace of Haris Rauf works in favour of Saif Hassan! On a back of a length just outside the off pole. Not wide enough but Saif jabs at the ball with hard hands. Gets more of a thickish outside edgeand it flies well away from backward point to his left and beats the fielder in the deep to his right.

3.4

Haris Rauf to Saif HassanHoning in on the off stump 145.9 kphon a back of a length. Hassan rides the bounce and blocks it out.

3.3

Haris Rauf to Saif HassanBetter from Rauf! Attacking the stumps and going by the gesture Hassan made after the shotit looked like a leg-cutter. On a good length and Saif defends.

3.2

Haris Rauf to Saif HassanSIX! Effortlessly done! Haris errs in line 144.9 kphon the pads. Saif just picks it up off the pads nonchalantly and deposits it over deep backward square leg for a six.

3.1

Haris Rauf to Saif HassanRauf starts with a good length deliveryoutside off. There is a bit of away movement off the deck and Saif dabs it off the back foot to cover-point.

Over 3

2.6

Shaheen Afridi to Tawhid HridoyPulls the length back at 135.3 kphoutside off. Tawhid Hridoy stays back and uses the pace by steering it to the left of backward point. Collects a couple of runs as the deep third fielder cuts it off.

2.5

Shaheen Afridi to Tawhid HridoySlightly fuller on middleTawhid drives it to mid on.

2.4

Shaheen Afridi to Tawhid HridoyLands it on a length on offHridoy punches it down the deck. Shaheen reaches out and gets a hand on it. The ball gets parried towards mid off and Saif sets off for the run before being sent back by his partner.

2.3

Shaheen Afridi to Tawhid HridoyThis kicks up a bit as it leaves the right-handeron a good length. Tawhid Hridoy pokes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

2.2

Shaheen Afridi to Tawhid HridoyFuller in length on middleTawhid Hridoy pushes it back to the bowler.

2.1

Shaheen Afridi to Tawhid HridoyShaheen goes full and around offHridoy presses forward and just carreses it to the right of the diving cover fielder for a couple of runs. Fakhar Zaman gives it a chase from extra cover and mops it up.

Over 2

1.6

Faheem Ashraf to Saif HassanFuller in length outside offSaif guides it with an open bat face to backward point.

1.5

Faheem Ashraf to Saif HassanSIX! Clean strike! Not a bad ball at all from Faheem. This is on a nagging lengtharound off. Hassan just trusts the bounce of the surface and swings through the line. Clobbers it over long on for a six.

1.4

Faheem Ashraf to Saif HassanDirect hit! Saif Hassan looks safe but the umpires want to be sure. Faheem hits the deck hardon off. Hassan drops it down with soft hands beside the strip on the off side. Saif wants to sneak in a quick single but his partner sends him back. Ashraf gets to the ball quickly and gets low to pick the ball up. He is quick to flick the ball onto the stumps at the batting end but Hassan is home by then.

1.3

Faheem Ashraf to Tawhid HridoyJust outside the off stump at 136 kphon a good length. Tawhid chops it down to the left of backward point for a single to get off the mark.

1.2

Faheem Ashraf to Saif HassanAngled into the pads on a good lengthSaif works it behind square on the leg side for a single.

1.1

Faheem Ashraf to Saif HassanPitched up by Faheem on offSaif knocks it with a straight bat to mid off.

Over 1

0.6

Shaheen Afridi to Tawhid HridoyAn optimistic shout for caught behind from Shaheen Afridi but there was daylight between the bat and ball. Going across the right-handeron a back of a length. Tawhid has a feel for the delivery before he withdraws the bat. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

0.5

Shaheen Afridi to Parvez Hossain EmonOUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Shaheen Afridi provides Pakistan with an early success! 22nd time in T20Is that Shaheen has struck in the first over of the game. Afridi goes into the surface angled into the left-hander on middleParvez hops and lifts his front leg to shovel it behind square on the leg side. There is a bit of extra bounce and a top edge is induced. It gets skied towards deep backward square leg. Mohammad Nawaz moves to his left to settle under the skier and slides at the end to take a safe catch. A two-ball duck for Emon.

0.4

Shaheen Afridi to Parvez Hossain EmonIn the channel on off on the shorter sidea hint of away movement. Parvez Hossain Emon ends up defending inside the line as he expects the ball to angle into him. The ball whistles past the outside edge.

0.3

Shaheen Afridi to Saif HassanOh that could have gone back onto the stumps! Pushed across the right-hander at 132.5 kphon a good length. Saif hangs his bat out away from his body with no real conviction. Gets an inside edge and the ball rolls in front of short fine leg for a single.

0.2

Shaheen Afridi to Saif HassanNot a lot of movement through the air for Shaheen. On a back of a lengthon middle. Saif waits back and taps it down the deck.

0.1

Shaheen Afridi to Saif HassanShaheen hits the bat hard! This is on a good length a bit of inward shapeon middle. Saif Hassan is watchful in defence.

Right then, the two finalists are confirmed, with Pakistan set to face arch-rivals India in the title clash on Sunday, 28th September. Before that, though, one game remains in the Super Four stage, as India take on Sri Lanka here in Dubai on Friday, 26th September. The champions of the previous edition of the T20 Asia Cup, Sri Lanka, have underperformed in this Super Four round and will be looking to bow out on a high. From India’s perspective, it is a bit of a conundrum. They have issues to iron out in terms of their fielding and the lack of runs from the middle order. With just a day’s break before the final, the big question is whether they rest a few key players or go in with their best XI. The game will begin at 2.30 pm GMT, but do join us early for the build-up. See you then. Cheers!

Haris Rauf (3-0-23-3) will bowl the final over.

Mustafizur Rahman is the last man in.

Taskin Ahmed walks out to bat.

Oh, dear! Haris Rauf is down on the ground after falling over in his follow-through. He looks to be in some discomfort. The physio is putting him through a few stretching exercises. Pakistan will be hoping it is nothing serious and just a case of cramps. Rauf is back on his feet, much to the delight of the Pakistani supporters in the stands.

Rishad Hossain walks out to bat.

From the dressing room, Pakistan’s head coach, Mike Hesson, has walked down near the dugout and, with hand gestures, seems to be signalling Salman Agha to bring Abrar Ahmed into the attack next.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib is the new batter in.

The skipper, Jaker Ali, walks in at 7.

DRINKS BREAK! Quite an eventful first half of the chase. More than Pakistan making a contest out of it, Bangladesh have made life difficult for themselves. They have refused to rein in their attacking instincts and are desperately in need of some stability. The required run rate is just under 8, so that is not the concern. The real issue is the number of wickets lost. Pakistan have their tails up and will know there is not much batting left. Only Jaker Ali remains among the recognised batters, and beyond him it is straight into the tail. The spinners are finding a considerable amount of turn, and Salman Agha will bank on them to make further inroads in this upcoming phase of play.

Shamim Hossain is in at number 6. Saim Ayub comes into the attack.

Nurul Hasan walks out to bat.

Mahedi Hasan gets a promotion here as he comes out to bat at 4.

Third over for Shaheen Afridi in the Powerplay? Yes, the skipper, Salman Agha, wants more wickets as they can't leave it to the end where they have just 135 on the board.

Change. Haris Rauf is introduced into the attack.

Faheem Ashraf will bowl from the other end.

Tawhid Hridoy walks in at 3.

Asia Cup 2025

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