Pakistan vs Bangladesh Super 4 clash turned into a nerve-wracking contest. Both teams knew the stakes were massive. The winner would enter the Asia Cup 2025 Final, while the loser would head home. With so much on the line, the pressure showed from the very first ball.
Pakistan’s Batting Scorecard – 135 (8 wkts, 20 ov)
| Batting | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 13 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Saim Ayub | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Salman Ali Agha (c) | 19 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| Hussain Talat | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Haris (wk) | 31 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 19 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 25 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Faheem Ashraf* | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf* | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Figures
- Taskin Ahmed – 4 ov, 28 runs, 3 wkts
- Mahedi Hasan – 4 ov, 28 runs, 2 wkts
- Mustafizur Rahman – 4 ov, 33 runs, 1 wkt
- Rishan Hossain – 4 ov, 18 runs, 2 wkts
Pakistan batted first and immediately felt the heat. Bangladesh bowlers struck early, reducing Pakistan to 49/5. The top order collapsed under relentless swing and disciplined bowling. However, Pakistan’s middle order refused to surrender.
Mohammad Haris played with intent and added 31 crucial runs. At the other end, Mohammad Nawaz showed composure, contributing a steady 25. Their partnership gave Pakistan breathing space. Then, Shaheen Afridi stepped up with the bat. His quick 19 off 13 balls lifted Pakistan to a fighting total of 135/8 in 20 overs. Although the score looked below par, Pakistan’s bowlers knew they had something to defend.
Bangladesh’s Batting Scorecard – 129 (9 wkts, 20 ov)
| Batting | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Saif Hassan | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Mahedi Hassan | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Nurul Hasan | 16 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| Shamim Hossain | 30 | 25 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaker Ali (c) (wk) | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Rishad Hossain* | 16 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Musrafizur Rahman | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling Figures
- Shaheen Afridi – 4 ov, 17 runs, 3 wkts
- Haris Rauf – 4 ov, 33 runs, 3 wkts
- Mohammad Nawaz – 3 ov, 14 runs, 1 wkt
- Saim Ayub – 4 ov, 16 runs, 2 wkts
Bangladesh began the chase with confidence. Their openers scored freely in the power play and looked comfortable. Yet, Pakistan never allowed them to dominate for long. Shaheen Afridi once again proved why he is Pakistan’s go-to bowler. He dismissed the top order with pace and precision. His fiery spell of 3/17 rattled Bangladesh and shifted the momentum Pakistan’s way.
Despite losing wickets, Bangladesh kept hopes alive. Further, their middle order tried to rebuild and pushed the game deep. However, tight bowling and sharp fielding from Pakistan never let them settle. Bangladesh eventually crumbled to 124/9, falling 11 runs short.
Several moments defined the match. First, Shaheen Afridi’s opening burst destroyed Bangladesh’s rhythm. His ability to take wickets in the power play gave Pakistan control. Second, Pakistan’s middle order showed resilience. Haris and Nawaz played risk-free cricket, adding valuable runs as wickets fell. Their calm approach ensured Pakistan reached a defendable total.
Third, Bangladesh failed to convert starts into match-winning knocks. Their batters looked promising, but threw away wickets at critical stages. Those lapses proved costly in a low-scoring chase. Moreover, Pakistan’s bowlers maintained discipline. They used variations smartly, built pressure, and forced Bangladesh into mistakes.
Moreover, this hard-fought victory secured Pakistan’s place in the Asia Cup 2025 Final. They will now face arch-rivals India in a blockbuster clash. The team can draw confidence from its bowling attack, which continues to deliver in crunch situations.
For Bangladesh, the loss brings heartbreak. They had the game within reach but lacked the finishing touch. Their campaign ended with lessons about consistency, execution, and temperament under pressure.
In the end, the match offered everything fans expect from high-stakes cricket: early drama, middle-order recovery, and a tense finish. Pakistan held their nerve and deserved the win. The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Super 4 clash showed how small margins decide big games. Pakistan survived the test and now stands one step away from lifting the Asia Cup 2025 trophy.
