Overview
- Pakistan posted 135/8 before restricting Bangladesh to 124/9 in the Dubai Super Four decider, setting a Sunday title clash with India.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi took 3/17 with new-ball strikes and at the death, while Haris Rauf finished with 3/33 to close out the chase.
- Saim Ayub (2/16) and Mohammad Nawaz (1/14) applied control through the middle overs after the early collapse of Bangladesh’s top order.
- Earlier, Pakistan slumped to 49/5 after a 27/2 powerplay before Mohammad Haris (31) and Mohammad Nawaz (25) added a crucial 38 for the seventh wicket.
- Taskin Ahmed led Bangladesh’s attack with 3/28, supported by Rishad Hossain (2/18) and Mahedi Hasan (2/28), as the tournament moves to the first India–Pakistan Asia Cup final since 1984.