Bangladesh A vs Pakistan A Highlights: PAK A clinch Asia Cup Rising Stars title after nervy super over win over BAN A

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Bangladesh A vs Pakistan A Final Highlights Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: Pakistan A claimed the Rising Stars Asia Cup in a thrilling Super Over decider against Bangladesh A. After both teams finished tied at 125, Ahmed Daniyal starred with the ball, giving away just six runs and taking two wickets in four deliveries to put Bangladesh under immense pressure. Saad Masood guided Pakistan’s response, smashing a key four and sealing the win with two balls to spare.

Ripon Mondol delivered a stunning late spell, ripping through the tail with three wickets in the penultimate over, as Pakistan A collapsed to 125 all out. Bangladesh A’s spin attack seized control from the outset, applying relentless pressure and reducing Pakistan A to four wickets down inside 10 overs. Bangladesh A captain Akbar Ali won the toss and opted to bowl first in the high-stakes final against Pakistan A, backing his bowlers to exploit early conditions and put pressure on the opposition in the title clash. Bangladesh A and Pakistan A are set for a high-stakes showdown in the Rising Stars Asia Cup final in Doha, with both sides bringing impressive momentum into the decider. Bangladesh A reached the summit clash after a nerve-wracking Super Over win against India A, proving their ability to absorb pressure in critical moments. Pakistan A, on the other hand, have been the most reliable unit throughout the tournament, staying unbeaten and knocking out Sri Lanka A in their semifinal.

The matchup features promising talents on both sides, with Habibur Rahman Sohan and Ripon Mondol shining for Bangladesh, while Maaz Sadaqat and Sufiyan Muqeem have delivered consistently for Pakistan. The surface at West End Park typically rewards smart batting and sharp bowling discipline, suggesting that control in the closing stages could define the outcome. With both teams eyeing the title, composure and execution under the lights may ultimately decide the champions.

What happened in India A vs Bangladesh A semi-final super over?

India A’s Super Over turned disastrous right from the first delivery as Ripon Mondol shattered skipper Jitesh Sharma’s stumps with a pinpoint yorker. The nightmare deepened when Ashutosh Sharma miscued the next ball straight to extra cover, leaving India A bowled out without a run on the board.

Chasing just one, Bangladesh A had a brief scare when Yasir Ali departed to Suyash Sharma off the first ball. But the drama ended immediately after, with Suyash sending a googly drifting down leg, called wide, giving Bangladesh the single run they needed to seal a tense victory.

Squads:

Pakistan A Squad: Mohammad Naeem, Maaz Sadaqat, Yasir Khan, Mohammad Faiq, Irfan Khan(c), Ghazi Ghori(w), Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz, Ahmed Daniyal, Ubaid Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Khurram Shahzad, Mubasir Khan, Arafat Minhas, Muhammad Shahzad, Mohammad Salman Mirza

Bangladesh A Squad: Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Zawad Abrar, Akbar Ali(w/c), Abu Hider Rony, SM Meherob, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Yasir Ali, Rakibul Hasan, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Ripon Mondol, Ariful Islam, Tofael Ahmed, Shadhin Islam, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury