Overview
- Pakistan defended 135 for 8 to win by 11 runs, restricting Bangladesh to 124 for 9 in Dubai’s Super Four decider.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi took 3 for 17 to claim player of the match, with Haris Rauf adding three wickets and Saim Ayub contributing 2 for 16.
- The final is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- The build-up features disciplinary scrutiny, with the ICC warning India captain Suryakumar Yadav over political remarks and formal complaints lodged against Pakistan’s Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for provocative gestures.
- India enter the final unbeaten after winning both earlier tournament meetings with Pakistan, as Pakistan coach Mike Hesson urges his players to focus on cricket.