Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Super Four, Match 5 (A2 vs B2) – Asia Cup 2025 (25 September, Dubai)

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In a do-or-die encounter, Pakistan and Bangladesh clashed in what essentially served as a semi-final.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Super Four, Match 5 (A2 vs B2) – Asia Cup 2025 (25 September, Dubai).

In a do-or-die encounter, Pakistan and Bangladesh clashed in what essentially served as a semi-final. Pakistan, needing a win to reach the final, delivered under pressure. Bangladesh fought hard, but couldn’t get over the line in a tight, low-scoring affair.

Match Summary

Here’s a concise summary of both innings, notable performances, and the outcome.

Pakistan Innings: 135/8 in 20 overs

The top order floundered early: Pakistan found themselves in trouble at 49/5.
Some recovery came via Mohammad Haris (31 off 23) and Mohammad Nawaz (25 off 15), who stitched together a small rescue.
Shaheen Afridi was among the few who contributed with the bat as well as with his bowling.

Bangladesh Innings: 124/9 in 20 overs

Bangladesh’s chase never really gained momentum. They lost wickets at regular intervals, struggling to keep up with the required rate.
Shamim Hossain showed fight with 30 off 25 but lacked enough support.
In the latter stages, the lower order couldn’t catch the chase.

Result: Pakistan won by 11 runs, securing their place in the Asia Cup final against India.

Key Match Stats

These are the standout numbers and performances:

Team	Score	Overs	Top Batter(s)	Best Bowler(s)
Pakistan	135/8	20.0	Mohammad Haris – 31; Mohammad Nawaz – 25	Shaheen Afridi (also contributed with bat)
Bangladesh	124/9	20.0	Shamim Hossain – 30	Pakistan’s pace attack (Afridi, Rauf)

Key Highlights

The defining moments and turning points in the match were:

Pakistan’s top order collapse put them under early pressure, but the middle and late contributions by Haris and Nawaz resurrected the innings.
Bangladesh never quite was able to string together a meaningful partnership. The frequent losses of wickets stifled any momentum.
Pakistan’s bowlers, especially Afridi and Rauf, held their nerve in the death overs, picking up important wickets and stifling the Bangladeshi lower order.
Bangladesh’s lower-order resistance fell short — despite a few good strokes, they couldn’t convert them under pressure.
The match effectively became a test of nerves; Pakistan’s experience in tight situations proved decisive.

Conclusion

Pakistan edged Bangladesh in a thrilling Super Four encounter to reach the Asia Cup 2025 final. It wasn’t a high-scoring spectacle – very much a tense, clutch victory built on resilience and execution under duress. For Bangladesh, it was a valiant effort, but ultimately not enough support to back their fight. Pakistan, though challenged, showed grit and composure in a match of high stakes.

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