Pakistan Shaheens Clinch Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Title in Thrilling Super Over Win

Pakistan Shaheens defeated Bangladesh A in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final on November 23, in Doha.

Bangladesh A’s decision to field first quickly paid off. Yasir Khan ran out on the opening ball, and Mohammad Faiq followed shortly, leaving Pakistan at 2-2. Wickets fell at regular intervals, and by the halfway mark, Pakistan were 75-6.

A crucial knock from Saad Masood (38 off 26) provided stability that pushed Pakistan past 100. Maaz Sadaqat (23) and Arafat Minhas (25) added valuable contributions. Ripon Mondol’s late 3-wicket burst for Bangladesh nearly wrapped up the innings.

Bangladesh A Falter in Chase

Bangladesh A looked set early as Habibur Rahman Sohan struck 26 off 17 balls. However, Pakistan’s spin duo, Sufiyan Muqeem (3 wickets) and Arafat Minhas (2 wickets), tore through the top and middle order, reducing Bangladesh to 53-7 by the halfway stage.

A valiant 37-run partnership between SM Meherob (19) and Rakibul Hasan (24) kept hopes alive, but Ahmed Daniyal struck twice to leave Bangladesh at 96-9, needing 30 runs from 16 balls.

Tailenders Force Super Over

Bangladesh’s tail pushed the game into a Super Over, with Abdul Gaffar Saqlain (16*) and Ripon Mondol (11*) smashing boundaries and running hard to tie the match at 125.

Pakistan Shaheens Dominate Super Over

In the Super Over, Pakistan’s composure shone. Bangladesh scored only 6 runs with 5 extras included. This found an easy target for Pakistan and openers chased it easily in 4 balls. 

Pakistan Shaheens lifted the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 trophy, showcasing resilience, depth, and nerves of steel in one of the tournament’s most thrilling finals.