Dubai, September 25, 2025 – Pakistan secured a thrilling 11-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday, confirming their place in the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 final against arch-rivals India on Sunday, September 28.
Cricket fans across the region are bracing for a blockbuster India-Pakistan clash, the first-ever meeting of the two sides in an Asia Cup final. Pakistan, despite a shaky start, managed to turn the tables after being restricted to 136 runs in their innings. Bangladesh, chasing a modest target, self-destructed with reckless shot-making, allowing Pakistan to capitalize and seal the contest.
The turning point came in the middle overs when spinners Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, and Saim Ayub exploited the turning pitch to perfection. Their disciplined spells strangled Bangladesh’s batting lineup, while Shamim Hossain’s valiant resistance ended in vain.
Earlier, Bangladesh’s bowlers dominated early on, reducing Pakistan to 55/5 after 12 overs. However, late contributions from Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Haris, and Nawaz rescued the innings. With 80 runs scored in the last eight overs, Pakistan clawed back into the game as Bangladesh dropped crucial catches and lost momentum.
This victory now sets up one of the most anticipated cricketing spectacles of the year — Pakistan versus India in the Asia Cup 2025 final. The rivalry, already one of the fiercest in world sport, will take center stage once again in Dubai, where millions of fans will tune in to witness history being made.