Bangladesh’s Batting Failure Confirms India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final
The long-awaited Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025 final is finally set after Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs in a tense contest at Dubai. A modest score of 135 proved defendable as Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Saim Ayub ensured Pakistan held their nerve to book their place in the final against India.
Afridi and Rauf Lead Bowling Effort
The Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025 final was secured through a disciplined bowling performance. Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered early breakthroughs, finishing with figures of 3 for 17 in his four overs. Haris Rauf also played a decisive role with three wickets, striking in crucial moments during the chase. Despite Bangladesh hitting more sixes, the pressure of a small chase led to constant dismissals.
Pakistan triumphs by 11 runs! 🎉
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A thrilling win over Bangladesh sees them qualify for the Asia Cup 2025 final.
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Saim Ayub and Spinners Tighten the Grip
Pakistan’s bowling unit did not rely only on pace. Saim Ayub struck twice in the middle overs, while the spinners extracted sharp turn from the surface. Rishad Hossain had earlier troubled Pakistan, but during the chase, it was Ayub’s breakthroughs that tilted momentum Pakistan’s way. The Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025 final was secured as Bangladesh’s batting collapsed under scoreboard pressure.
Haris and Nawaz Lift Pakistan to 135
Earlier, Pakistan’s top order struggled on a sluggish pitch. Fakhar Zaman and Hussain Talat fell cheaply, leaving the team reeling at 49 for 5. However, Mohammad Haris’ 31 off 23 balls and Mohammad Nawaz’s quick 25 off 15 balls lifted the score past 130. Afridi also chipped in with a short cameo, helping Pakistan cross a competitive mark that ultimately proved match-winning.
Haris Rauf delivers a masterclass! ⚡
— wicketbuzz (@wicketbuzz) September 25, 2025
3 wickets and a clinical last-over performance seals the deal for Pakistan.
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Bangladesh Collapse Under Pressure
Bangladesh’s chase of 136 looked promising, but their batting crumbled under pressure. Shamim Hossain fought hard with 30, yet no one around him built partnerships. Shaheen Afridi struck early with the new ball, and Haris Rauf ripped through the middle order with fiery pace. The aggressive start from Bangladesh faded quickly as wickets kept falling. They eventually managed only 124 for 9, handing Pakistan a crucial win.
That result confirmed the much-anticipated Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai. With both arch-rivals locked in, fans can expect one of the most high-voltage encounters in world cricket.
