Pakistan secured an 11-run victory against Bangladesh during the T20 Asia Cup Super Fours match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The triumph advances Pakistan to face India in the tournament final, marking the first title encounter between these rivals across 17 Asia Cup editions. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf delivered exceptional bowling performances, each claiming three wickets to dismantle Bangladesh's batting lineup. Afridi finished with figures of 3-17 while Rauf recorded 3-33.
Pakistan managed 135 runs for eight wickets despite strong bowling from Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed, who captured three wickets for 28 runs. Mohammad Haris contributed 31 runs and Mohammad Nawaz added 25 runs to help Pakistan reach a defendable total. Bangladesh appeared positioned for victory at the halfway stage but collapsed to 124 runs for nine wickets. The defeat prevents Bangladesh from reaching the final of the eight-team competition.
Pakistan managed 135 runs for eight wickets despite strong bowling from Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed, who captured three wickets for 28 runs. Mohammad Haris contributed 31 runs and Mohammad Nawaz added 25 runs to help Pakistan reach a defendable total. Bangladesh appeared positioned for victory at the halfway stage but collapsed to 124 runs for nine wickets. The defeat prevents Bangladesh from reaching the final of the eight-team competition.
