PAKISTAN A ARE CHAMPIONS! Beat Bangladesh A in Super Over to Win Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025
Match Tied → Pakistan A won the Super Over!
Final: Pakistan A vs Bangladesh A | Doha | 23 Nov 2025
What a final! In one of the greatest youth cricket matches ever played, Pakistan A held their nerves in a dramatic Super Over to defeat Bangladesh A and lift the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 trophy in Doha!
After 40 overs of breathtaking cricket, both teams finished on exactly 125 runs – forcing the first-ever Super Over final in the tournament’s history. And when it mattered most, Pakistan’s bowlers and batters delivered under extreme pressure to seal a famous victory.
How the Thriller Unfolded
🔹 Pakistan A Innings (125 all out in 20 overs)
The innings started with disaster – Yasir Khan run out off the very first ball! Pakistan slipped to 75/6, but Saad Masood’s fighting 38 (26) with three sixes gave them hope. Then came Ripon Mondol’s sensational 19th over – three wickets in four balls (including two perfect yorkers) – restricting Pakistan to 125.
🔹 Bangladesh A Innings (125/9 in 20 overs)
Bangladesh started aggressively with Habibur Rahman Sohan smashing 26 off 17, but Pakistan’s spin trio turned the game upside down. Sufiyan Muqeem (4-0-11-3) and Ahmed Daniyal (4-0-11-2) bowled dream spells, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 53/7. A brave 37-run 8th wicket stand between Rakibul Hasan and SM Meherob took it deep, and the last pair somehow tied the game!
The Super Over Decider – Pure Drama!
When the match went to Super Over, hearts were in mouths across both nations.
Reports confirm Pakistan batted first in the Super Over and posted a competitive total (exact score not officially announced yet but believed to be around 12–14). Bangladesh A, needing to match or better it, fell short under pressure – with Pakistan’s death bowlers hitting perfect yorkers and lengths.
Pakistan A completed a sensational comeback to be crowned champions!
🏅 Player of the Tournament: Yet to be announced (likely Saad Masood or Ripon Mondol)
Top Performers of the Final
| Pakistan A Standouts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Performance | ||
| Saad Masood | 38 (26) – 3 sixes | ||
| Sufiyan Muqeem | 3/11 in 4 overs | ||
| Ahmed Daniyal | 2/11 in 4 overs | ||
| Arafat Minhas | 2/5 in 2 overs | ||
| Bangladesh A Heroes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Performance | ||
| Ripon Mondol | 3/25 – 3 wickets in one over! | ||
| Rakibul Hasan | 2/16 + 24 runs | ||
| Habibur Rahman Sohan | 26 (17) | ||
Congratulations Pakistan A!
Pakistan’s emerging stars showed incredible composure to win a final that will be remembered for decades. From 75/6 to champions via a Super Over – this is why we love cricket!
Credit to Bangladesh A too – they fought till the very last ball and nearly pulled off a heist. Ripon Mondol and Rakibul Hasan can walk with their heads held high.
Celebrations have begun in the Pakistan camp – expect these young guns in green shirts very soon at the senior level!
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