Well, we already had two India vs Pakistan matches in the tournament and we will have a final one on Sunday, 28th of September. A lot will be on stake that day as the team that wins it will take the Asia Cup title. Do join us for the game, but also come tomorrow (Friday) for India's final Super Four game vs Sri Lanka. That's it from this space, folks! Good night!

Pakistan have defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs and have made it to the final of Asia Cup 2025. What a thrilling victory this is for the Salman Agha-led side. They have set up a final against arch-rivals India. Asia Cup, you beauty!

BAN 124/9 (20)

On the fifth ball of the over, Mustafizur Rahman hit the Faheem Ashraf delivery high in the air but Hasan Nawaz dropped the catch at long-off. A dot ball followed. Bangladesh need 23 runs in 6 balls.

A length delivery from Haris Rauf with full pace on it and Taskin Ahmed has been bowled. Pakistan are just one wicket away from setting up a final with India. It is only a matter of time for them from this point.

Taskin Ahmed b Haris Rauf 4(2)

BAN 101/9 (17.4)

Haris Rauf resumed his bowling after receiving some treatment and he is on the money first ball. The right-arm pacer went with a slower ball and Tanzim Hasan Sakib missed it. The ball hit the stumps. Bangladesh are eight down.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib b Haris Rauf 10(11) 

BAN 97/8 (17.2)

17.1 - Just after delivery the first ball of the over, Haris Rauf felt some discomfort and he is down on the ground now. The physio is checking the pacer. He is getting some treatment. Bangladesh need 39 runs in 17 balls. It is too big a ask for the lower-order at this point.

Shamim Hossain has made a blunder here. He wentfor a reverse sweep on the bowling of Shaheen Afridi. It was a slower ball from the left-arm pacer and Hossain ended up hitting it into the hands of the fielder at backward point. This might be the game for Pakistan. Bangladesh need 39 runs in 19 balls.

Shamim Hossain c Hussain Talat b Shaheen Afridi 30(25)

BAN 97/7 (16.5)

This match is not over yet. Bangladesh continue to fight with all their hopes relied on Shamim Hossain. Pakistan, on the other hand, need just his wicket to nearly seal a victory. Bangladesh need 46 runs in 24 balls.

It was a flighted delivery from Abrar Ahmad and Shamim Hossain smashed it over the long-on for a biggie. That was a superb shot from the Bangladesh southpaw and that keeps the side in the hunt. They need 51 runs in 30 balls.

Another wicket for Saim Ayub and Pakistan continue to pile up the pressure on Bangladesh. Jaker Ali hit the ball to the fielder at long-off. Bangladesh are five down and in deep trouble now. They have made a mess out of this paltry chase. The side needs 63 runs in 37 balls.

Jaker Ali c Nawaz b Saim Ayub 5(9)

Just four runs came off the over from Mohammad Nawaz. This gets tougher and tougher for Bangladesh. They need 68 runs in 42 balls. The asking rate is over 9 at the moment. They need at least one boundary every over hereon. It is not going to be easy when they are already five down.

Bangladesh are five down and Pakistan are truly on top at the moment. The pressure was building and this wicket was always round the corner. That is really good bowling from Saim Ayub. Nurul Hasan tried to create room for himself but the spinner kept the ball away from him. As a result, Nurul ended up finding the fielder at long-off.

Nurul Hasan c Nawaz b Saim Ayub 16(21)

Only four runs came off the over from Mohammad Nawaz. Pakistan continue to keep Bangladesh at bay. The side needs 74 runs in 54 balls. One good partnership and Bangladesh could threaten Pakistan to take the match away. Let's see what transpires.

A Mohammad Nawaz delivery hit Shamim Hossain on the front foot as the player went for a defence. Umpire was unconvinced with the appeal and Pakistan captain Salman Agha eventually decided to go upstairs. A review revealed that the ball would have hit the leg stump but the impact was on umpire's call. Pakistan saved their referral. 

It was in the slot from Abrar Ahmed and Shamim Hossain knelt down and slog-swept it away for a biggie over the deep backward square leg. Two singles followed on the next two deliveries. Nine came off the over. Bangladesh need 78 runs in 60 balls.

BAN 58/4 (10)

Bangladesh are truly struggling in this chase now. They are four down, still needing 92 runs in 72 balls. Mohammad Nawaz pitched it up and Mahedi Hasan jumped out of his crease. He played it inside out but found the fielder in deep.

Mahedi Hasan c Hussain Talat b Nawaz  

BAN 44/4 (8)

That is the end of the first powerplay. Pakistan would definitely be pleased with their performance in this phase. They not only picked three wickets but also made sure that Bangladesh don't score too quickly to take the game away. The chasing side needs 100 runs in 84 balls. 

BAN 36/3 (6)

This is a huge wicket for Haris Rauf. Saif Hassan is gone. It was a length delivery, angling into Hassan and the batter ended up getting an outside edge on it. The ball comfortably went into the hands of Saim Ayub at backward point. 

Saif Hassan c Saim Ayub b Haris Rauf 18(15)

BAN 29/3 (5.1)

There was a run-out chance missed by Pakistan on the previous delivery, but Shaheen Afridi has made up for it by picking a wicket on the very next balls. Towhid Hridoy swung hard but ended up finding an edge on it. The ball went high in the air before the fielder at backward point took the catch. 

Towhid Hridoy c Saim Ayub b Shaheen Afridi 5(10)

It was an eventful over from Haris Rauf. Saif Hassan smashed the pacer for a six and a four in the over before Pakistan lost a crucial review. It was a good length ball from Haris Rauf and that swung away, missing the outside edge of Saif's bat. Umpire was unfazed with the appeal, but Pakistan went upstairs only to waste a review. 

Just four runs came off the second over of Shaheen Afridi. He has helped Pakistan keep things tight so far. The asking rate for Bangladesh currently is 7.24. They should aim to maximize the next three overs of powerplay to keep themselves off pressure.

Wow! That is a confident shot from Saif Hassan for a biggie. It was pitched up from Faheem Ashraf and Saif smashed it powerfully down the ground for the six. The ball went over the long-on for the boundary.

BAN 9/1 (2) 

Shaheen Afridi has dismissed Parvez Hossain Emon and Pakistan are on a high now. A short of length delivery on the stumps and Hossain was cramped for room as he pulled the ball on the leg side. Mohammad Nawaz ran to his left from deep backward square-leg and took the catch really well.

Parvez Hossain Emon c Nawaz b Shaheen Afridi 0(2)

BAN 1/1 (0.5)

We are back! Parvez Hossain Emon and the in-form Saif Hassan opening for Bangladesh. For Pakistan, it is Shaheen Afridi, of course, taking the new ball. Cautious block to start.

BAN 0/0 (0.1)

Imperative for Pakistan will be to get early wickets, and they'll look to pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi to make his mark. Afridi took 3 wickets in their previous match, and has a big job ahead of him as Bangladesh's chase starts.

Bangladesh put in another excellent bowling performance. Taskin Ahmed led the way, Rishad Hossain joined in, Mustafizur and Mahedi were good as well. The bowling unit couldn't have done a better job in helping their batters.

A respectable recovery! Pakistan score 80 runs in their final 8 overs, and they've managed to post a total of 135 in the end. Few dropped catches by Bangladesh helped them. But on the whole, Bangladesh will definitely back themselves to chase this down and enter the final.

PAK 135/8 (20)

BAN Target: 136

Crucial runs! Faheem picks up 4 runs on the second ball of the final over. Swings hard, doesn't get the middle of the bat, but enough for it to go above the fielder at third-man and into the fence. Couple of runs on the next ball, Pakistan go past 130.

PAK 131/8 (19.3)

Nawaz goes big, and then Nawaz goes home! First, an excellent shot to pick up 6 runs over deep square-leg. But he departs the very next ball. Mistimes it, the ball goes really high, but an incredible diving catch taken by Emon!

Third wicket for Taskin, what a comeback into the side it has been for him.

PAK 120/8 (18.2)

Soft dismissal! Caught and bowled! End of a crucial innings by Mohammad Haris. Just ends up chipping it back to Mahedi Hasan, who scalps his second wicket of the match. That'll help Bangladesh control the late flurry.

PAK 109/7 (17.3)

Top shot by Nawaz! Stand and deliver! Pitched up and deposited into the stands for a straight 6 by Nawaz. Pakistan really trying to up the ante here, anything above 130 would be a great effort given where they were at.

PAK 108/6 (17.1)

100 up at last for Pakistan! It's taken them 16.5 overs to get to this mark. They were 49/5 when Agha departed, but two crucial knocks by Shaheen and Haris have helped them get over the mark. How much can they manage in the final 3?

PAK 102/6 (17)

What a shot! It had been such a good over by Mustafizur up until the last ball. Haris shuffles across and scoops it behind for a maximum. Haris now on 28 runs off 19 balls, playing a really good hand here.

PAK 94/6 (16)

Rishad Hossain's spell ends. 2/18 in 4 overs. Another top-class performance by the spinner, who has also taken two catches in the outfield. Pakistan still have two capable batters at the crease in Nawaz and Haris, and will be aiming to eye at least 120 from here.

PAK 83/6 (15)

One more put down by Bangladesh! Mohammad Nawaz goes for a big blow, doesn't time it, should've been taken by Parvez Hossain Emon at deep point, but he's made a mess of it. The ball even rolls away for 4.

PAK 75/6 (14)

Great catch! Shaheen mistimes, looking to go big once again. The ball goes really, really high up in the air, but keeper-captain Jaker Ali calls for it, maintains his composure, and grabs it. Shaheen's burst ends. Second wicket for Taskin.

PAK 71/6 (13.3)

Hammered once again! Shot of authority from Shaheen Shah Afridi. Second maximum by the left-hander, as he clears the ropes with ease. Over mid-wicket once again, dispatched. Crucial runs for Pakistan.

PAK 71/5 (13.1)

Maximum! Shaheen Afridi, having been dropped twice in the previous over, now smashes the first 6 of the Pakistan innings. Short-delivery and hammered over mid-wicket for a maximum. He is more than a handy batter.

PAK 65/5 (13)

Oh dear! Another catch goes down. THREE lucky breaks for Shaheen Afridi in this over. He goes for the slog, mistimes it, the ball goes really high and should've been taken by the fielder charging in from long-on. But Mahedi Hasan makes a mess of it.

PAK 55/5 (12)

Shaheen Afridi survives by the skin of his teeth, TWICE! First ball of the over, Shaheen is dropped at cover by Nurul Hasan. Second ball, trapped on the pads, big appeal, but the umpire gave not out. DRS review appeared to go on and hit the stumps, but it's umpire's call!

PAK 51/5 (11.2)

Pakistan's 46 runs is the lowest total made by a Test-playing nation in the first 10 overs in the ongoing Asia Cup. The only team to have scored lower is Hong Kong, who made 43 against Afghanistan. 

FIVE! Mustafizur Rahman gets Pak captain Salman Ali Agha, caught behind by Jaker Ali. Umpire initially gives not out, but Jaker was confident and took the DRS review. Replays show clear noise, clear edge and Agha has to walk back.

Half the Pakistan batting is back in the dugout!

PAK 49/5 (10.5)

Halfway stage of the Pakistan innings, and it's an hour of cricket they'd want to forget. Best over of their innings comes in 10th over, as they pick up 9 runs. It is also the first over of the match in which they've scored more than 6 runs.

PAK 46/4 (10)

Boundary for Pakistan after 21 deliveries. Bowled down leg-side by Mahedi, poor ball, and helped fine by Mohammad Haris. The need of the hour for Pakistan is to build a long partnership, with captain Agha leading the way.

PAK 42/4 (9.3)

OUT! Fourth wicket down! Hussain Talat attempts an aggressive cut shot against Pakistan, but it goes straight to a diving Saif Hassan at backward point. Second wicket for Rishad Hossain! Bangladesh are flying!

PAK 33/4 (8.1)

One more departs! Bangladesh continue to rise, Pakistan continue to capitulate. Rishad Hossain picks up a wicket with his third ball. Fakhar goes for a big shot, fails to get the connection, finds the fielder at long-off.

PAK 29/3 (6.3)

The powerplay ends, and it's been all Bangladesh. Two wickets in the first 10 balls, and they have not allowed Pakistan to score more than 6 runs in any over so far. Few boundaries by Fakhar and Agha, but the run-rate still under 5.

PAK 27/2 (6)

Pakistan slowly starting to pick up a few boundaries here. Whipped away through the square-leg region by Fakhar Zaman for his second boundary. Two experienced batters at the crease, they need to stitch a partnership to rescue Pakistan.

PAK 19/2 (4.2)

First boundary from the captain! Salman Ali Agha comes down the track and slams it for 4 over mid-off. Taking advantage of the field restrictions, and getting some much-needed runs for his side. Bangladesh still on top, though.

PAK 15/2 (4)

Fakhar Zaman is a lucky man! Ball angling on the pads, Fakhar tries to flick it away, but nearly drags it on to his leg-stump. Fortune favours Pakistan, as the ball runs past keeper Jaker Ali and goes away for 4.

PAK 9/2 (3)

GONE! Fourth duck in the Asia Cup for Saim Ayub! Bangladesh have made the perfect start to their match, Pakistan are two wickets down inside the first 10 balls! Ayub tries to take on the spinner Mahedi, but finds Rishad Hossain at mid-on!

PAK 5/2 (1.4)

Bangladesh respond straight away! Fuller delivery, Farhan goes for the drive once again, but it's taken sharply at backward point by Rishad Hossain. Bangladesh roar back, and the in-form Farhan has to walk back for a low score today.

PAK 4/1 (0.4)

Great shot! Pakistan are off and running in the Asia Cup Super Four clash. Back-of-a-length from Taskin, Farhan stands tall and punches it through the covers for a boundary. Excellent timing from the in-form Pak opener.

PAK 4/0 (0.3)

We are LIVE! Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman opening the batting for Pakistan. Taskin Ahmed, who has re-entered the Bangladesh XI, is taking the new ball. Farhan opts for caution on ball 1, blocked.

PAK 0/0 (0.1)

The players are out on the pitch in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Time for the national anthems -- Bangladesh first, and then Pakistan. Gear up folks, we are moments away from the start of a big, big clash.

Tanzid Hasan and Nasum Ahmed, the two men who starred when Bangladesh beat Afghanistan in the group stage, have now been dropped for the all-important clash against Pakistan. Big, big call taken by Bangladesh.

Pakistan XI vs Bangladesh: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

No chances once again for Pakistan -- they go with the same XI for the third match in a row.

Bangladesh XI vs Pakistan: Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (c/wk), Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman.

3 changes! Out go Tanzid, Nasum and Saifuddin. In come Nurul, Mahedi and Taskin.

Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bowl! However, big news, as main captain Litton Das fails to make the playing XI. It is Jaker Ali who is standing in once again. Bangladesh make three changes to their lineup, but Pakistan boldly choose to stay with the same side for the third match in a row.

India have won all 5 of their matches so far in the Asia Cup 2025. With their win over Bangladesh yesterday, India sealed qualification to the Asia Cup final. The No. 1-ranked T20I team in the world have enjoyed a dominant campaign so far.

Not only did the win against Sri Lanka see the return to form of Shaheen Afridi, but the likes of all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz and spinner Abrar Ahmed put in excellent showings in that match. It will be interesting to see whether they can maintain the consistency.

Bangladesh captain and star batter Litton Das had to pull out of their match against India, as he picked up an injury during practice. Bangladesh will hope Litton returns for such a crucial match, but we will only know for sure at the toss.

Bangladesh face a big challenge. They are playing on back-to-back days, and will have to overcome fatigue, put the defeat to India at the back of their mind, and enter the match. If Bangladesh win, they will enter the Asia Cup final for the fourth time.

Pakistan enter their final Super Four match in high spirits. Against the odds, they defeat Sri Lanka in their previous game, dominating the majority of the match. In particular, Pakistan's bowling stepped up, with lead pacer Shaheen Afridi scalping three wickets.

A very warm welcome to one and all for the live coverage of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four climax! Pakistan take on Bangladesh in a virtual knockout clash, as the winner of the match enters the Asia Cup final, while the loser get knocked out!