New Delhi:Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs to advance to the final of the Asia Cup 2025. Pakistan will now face India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28. The clash is once again set to be thrilling and extravagant for the cricket fans all around the globe.
Shaheen Afridi’s bowling prowess
The star pacer from Pakistan bowled brilliantly against Bangladesh and scalloped three wickets by giving just 17 runs in his 4 over spell .He dismissed Parvez Hossain Emon for a duck early on. He then dashed Bangladesh’s hopes by dismissing Towhid Hridoy (5) and Shamim Hossain (30). He also played a crucial innings of 19 runs with the bat.
Confident statements after the match
When Player of the Match Shaheen Shah Afridi was asked about the final against India, he said, “We are ready.” Meanwhile, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said, “We have the potential to defeat any team. We will go all out on Sunday.”
First India-Pakistan final in Asia Cup history
Interestingly, this will be the first time in Asia Cup history that India and Pakistan will face each other in the final. India is the most successful team in the tournament, having won the title eight times in 16 editions. Pakistan has only won twice (2000 and 2012). The two teams have already faced each other twice in the current 2025 season, and India won both matches. Now, the Blue Army is looking for a hat-trick of victories.
Story Highlights
- Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs to reach the Asia Cup final.
- Shaheen Afridi took three wickets and also made a significant contribution with the bat.
- This will be the first Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan.
- India has been the Asia Cup champion 8 times so far, Pakistan only 2 times.