Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Final: Super Over powers Shaheens victory over Tigers in Ban vs Pak

ISLAMABAD: Shaheens clinched the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 title after delivering a commanding performance in the Pakistan VS Bangladesh A final, decided in a thrilling Super Over tonight.

Restricting Bangladesh batters in the Super Over, Pakistan turned to Ahmad Daniyal, whose disciplined bowling restricted Bangladesh A to just 6 runs, putting the Shaheens firmly in control.

Chasing the target, Pakistan sent in Saad Masood and Maaz Sadaqat, who maintained composure under pressure. Saad struck a crucial four and added a single, while Maaz sealed the chase with another run, steering Pakistan to a well-earned victory over Bangladesh A.

Both teams delivered exceptional performances in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final, showcasing skill and resilience throughout the match before the contest ultimately headed into the Pak vs Ban Super Over. Both teams included top-notch players for Pak vs Ban who shinned the Asia Cup Rising Stars final clash on Sunday.

Pakistan Shaheens Batting Line

Yasir Khan and Mohammad Faiq failed to get going, both departing without scoring, while Maaz Sadaqat contributed 23 runs off 18 balls. Arafat Minhas added 25, and Ghazi Ghori chipped in with 9. Saad Masood emerged as the top scorer with a quick 38 off 26 deliveries.

Pakistan faced early setbacks with three run-outs, including key players Yasir Khan and Ahmed Daniyal. Captain Irfan Khan managed only 9 runs before being trapped lbw by Rakibul Hasan. The Shaheens lost wickets at regular intervals, leaving them with a below-par score of 125 in 20 overs.

Pakistan Bowling Line

Pakistan’s bowlers shone in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final, restricting Bangladesh A to 125-9 and forcing a tie, sending the match to a Super Over.

Chasing 126, Bangladesh were rocked early as Saad Masood removed Habibur Rahman Sohan, followed by Arafat Minhas taking two key wickets. Maaz Sadaqat and Ubaid Shah kept the pressure, while Sufiyan Muqeem struck twice more. Ahmed Daniyal trapped Rakibul Hasan lbw, leaving Bangladesh struggling.

Late resistance from Abdul Gaffar Saqlain (16) and unbeaten Ripon Mondol (11) wasn’t enough, and Pakistan’s disciplined attack ensured the teams finished level, setting up a thrilling Super Over in Doha.

Player of the Match: Ahmed Daniyal

Player of the Series: Maaz Sadaqat

Pakistan Shaheens Squad

Khurram Shahzad, Muhammad Shahzad, Skipper Irfan Khan, Mohammad Faiq, Mubasir Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, Yasir Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, Ghazi Ghori, Sufiyan Muqeem, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Naeem, Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz, Ubaid Shah and Mohammad Salman

Bangladesh A Squad

Abu Hider, SM Meherob, Skipper Akhbar Ali, Yasir Ali, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rakibul Hasan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Ripon Mondol Ariful Islam, Jishan Alam, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Tofael Ahmed, Zawad Abrar and Shadhin Islam

How Pakistan Reached the Final?

Pakistan Shaheens booked their spot in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final on Friday after edging Sri Lanka A by five runs in a nail-biting second semi-final.

Sri Lanka A, opting to field first, made early inroads by removing five key Pakistan wickets, putting the Shaheens under pressure. The early dismissals of Mohammad Naeem (16 off 15) and Maaz Sadaqat (23 off 11) left Pakistan’s top order struggling to settle.

However, the Green Shirts fought back strongly, stabilising their innings and eventually posting a competitive total before turning the game around with the ball.

Pakistan’s bowling attack rose to the occasion, piling immense pressure on the Sri Lankan lineup. Saad Masood and Sufyan Muqeem led the charge with three wickets each, while Ubaid Shah, Shahid Aziz and Ahmed Daniyal chipped in with a wicket apiece. Their collective effort sealed a hard-fought and well-deserved victory, securing Pakistan’s place in the tournament decider.