PAK A vs BAN A Asia Cup Rising Stars Final 2025 – Live Updates & Highlights
The Asia Cup Rising Stars Final 2025 is turning into a thriller! Bangladesh A produced a stunning bowling masterclass to bowl Pakistan A out for just 125, and now the Bangla Tigers are battling hard in the chase. At the time of writing, Bangladesh A have reached 48/5 after 8 overs – Pakistan A fighting back with spin and discipline. This final is wide open!
Bangladesh A 48/5 (8 overs) – Need 78 runs off 72 balls
Pakistan A bowled out for 125 (19.3 overs)
Player of the moment: Ripon Mondol (3/25) & Sufiyan Muqeem (2 wickets so far)
How Pakistan A Collapsed to 125 All Out
It was a night to forget for Pakistan A’s batting lineup. From the very first ball, disaster struck – Yasir Khan was run out without facing a delivery! Things got worse when Faiq was clean bowled soon after, leaving Pakistan reeling at 2/2.
Maaz Sadaqat and Arafat Minhas tried to rebuild with some aggressive strokes, taking the score to 40/3 at the end of the powerplay. But Bangladesh’s spinners – Rakibul Hasan and Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby – applied the brakes brilliantly, drying up the boundaries and picking up regular wickets.
The middle order crumbled: Irfan Khan fell lbw, Arafat was cleaned up, and by the 15th over, Pakistan were struggling at 76/6. Saad Masood played a fighting knock of 26, but the real hero for Bangladesh was pacer Ripon Mondol.
• Shahid Aziz – lbw with a perfect yorker
• Saad Masood – bowled next ball
• Ubaid Shah – cleaned up with another yorker
Three wickets in one over! Absolute death-bowling brilliance.
Bangladesh A Chase: Strong Start, Then Pakistan Fight Back
Bangladesh A began confidently, racing to 21/0 in just two overs. Habibur Rahman Sohan smashed a six and looked in complete control, while Jishan Alam also cleared the ropes.
But Pakistan hit back hard:
- Over 4: Arafat Minhas trapped Jishan Alam lbw
- Over 5: Mahidul Islam Ankon out for a duck
- Over 7: Sufiyan Muqeem’s wrong’un crashed into skipper Akbar Ali’s stumps
- Over 8: Maaz Sadaqat removed Yasir Ali – caught in the deep
Suddenly, Bangladesh slipped from 36/1 to 48/5. The spin duo of Muqeem and Maaz has brought Pakistan right back into the contest.
Key Performers So Far
| Pakistan A Batting | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Saad Masood | 26 | 22 |
| Arafat Minhas | 20+ | – |
| Maaz Sadaqat | 18 | – |
| Bangladesh A Bowling | Overs | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Mondol | 4 | 3 | 25 |
| Rakibul Hasan | 4 | 2 | – |
| Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby | 4 | 1 | Tight |
Where to Watch the Final Live
- TV: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV app & website (subscription needed)
What Happens Next?
Bangladesh A still have experienced players like Yasir Ali and Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby to come, but losing 5 wickets inside the powerplay has put them under serious pressure. Pakistan A will believe 125 is now defendable – especially with spinners turning the ball on this surface.
If Bangladesh can survive the next 5-6 overs and build a partnership, they’re still favorites. But one more wicket, and Pakistan A could run away with this title!
It’s 50-50 now – this is cricket at its dramatic best!
Stay tuned – the next few overs will decide the champion!
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