Overview

• Pakistan posted 135/8 and restricted Bangladesh to 124/9 in Dubai in a Super Four clash described as a virtual semifinal.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi earned player of the match with 3/17 and vital late runs, while Haris Rauf added three wickets and Saim Ayub took 2/16.
• Sunday’s final in Dubai will be the tournament’s first India–Pakistan decider, with India having beaten Pakistan twice earlier and remaining unbeaten overall.
• Off‑field tensions persist, including skipped post‑match handshakes and contentious celebrations, as Pakistan coach Mike Hesson urged his players to focus solely on cricket.
• Bangladesh, led by stand‑in captain Jaker Ali in Liton Das’s absence, chose to bowl and held Pakistan to a modest total through Taskin Ahmed’s 3/28 before faltering in the chase.