Pakistan Shaheens Triumph Over Bangladesh A in Asia Cup Rising Stars Final

In an exhilarating final, Pakistan Shaheens triumphed over Bangladesh A in the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, winning in a Super Over after a tied match. Ahmed Daniyal's exceptional bowling was pivotal, leading to a dramatic finish. The match saw both teams struggle with the bat, but key performances from Saad Masood and Daniyal made the difference. Discover how the match unfolded and the standout players of the tournament in this detailed recap.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 24, 2025, 10:18 IST

Pakistan Shaheens Claim Asia Cup Rising Stars Title

Doha [Qatar], November 24: In a thrilling conclusion to the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, Pakistan Shaheens emerged victorious against Bangladesh A, clinching the title in a Super Over after the match ended in a tie. The standout performance came from pacer Ahmed Daniyal, whose bowling proved crucial in the final moments.

Entering the finals with momentum from a narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka A in the semifinals, Pakistan Shaheens successfully defended a total of 154 runs. Meanwhile, Bangladesh A reached the final by defeating India A, led by Jitesh Sharma, in another Super Over after both teams finished with 194 runs.

On the night of the final, Bangladesh A won the toss and opted to field first. Pakistan struggled early, losing wickets frequently and finding themselves at 75/6 in just 14.2 overs. Saad Masood was the top scorer for Pakistan, contributing 38 runs off 26 balls, including three fours and three sixes. His partnership with Shahid Aziz (9 runs) helped push the team past the 100-run mark. Other notable contributions came from Arafat Minhas (25 runs) and Maaz Sadaqat (23 runs), but Pakistan was ultimately bowled out for 125 runs in their 20 overs.

Ripon Mondol was the standout bowler for Bangladesh A, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs, while Rakibul Hasan also impressed with figures of 2 for 16 in four overs.

In their chase for 126 runs, Bangladesh faced significant challenges, collapsing to 53/7 at one stage. Habibur Rahman Sohan was the top scorer among the top seven, managing 26 runs off 17 balls. A partnership between Rakibul Hasan (24 runs) and SM Meherob (19 runs) added some stability, but Daniyal's exceptional bowling led to Bangladesh being reduced to 96/9 in 17.2 overs.

Despite a late fightback from Abdul Gaffar Saqlain (16* runs) and Ripon Mondol (11* runs), Bangladesh needed seven runs in the final over. Daniyal, however, held his nerve, conceding only four runs and leaving the match tied.

During the Super Over, Bangladesh batted first but Daniyal quickly dismantled their innings, taking two wickets and allowing just six runs, with five of those coming from extras. Saad then secured the winning runs for Pakistan Shaheens.

In the tournament, Maaz Sadaqat was the leading run-scorer, amassing 258 runs in five innings at an impressive average of 129.00, including two fifties and a top score of 96*. India's Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a promising 14-year-old, followed closely with 239 runs in four innings, averaging 59.25 with a strike rate of 243.87 and a best score of 144.

Ripon Mondol finished as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, claiming 11 wickets in five matches at an average of 12.27, with best figures of 3/10. Pakistan's Sufiyan Muqeem, who has experience in the senior team, was the second-highest wicket-taker with 10 wickets at an average of 5.90, including best figures of 3/11.