Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Pakistan defend 135 to beat Bangladesh by 11 runs

On the fifth ball of the 16th over, Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled to Mohammad Nawaz, who managed to sneak in 2 runs after a massive mix-up between the batters. Pakistan survive unscathed despite the confusion.

On the third ball of the 16th over, Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled to Mohammad Haris, who managed to score 2 runs by steering the ball into the gap. Haris continues to hold the innings together for Pakistan.

At the end of 16 overs, Pakistan have scored 94 for the loss of six wickets, with a current run rate of 5.87. Mohammad Haris leads the charge with 28 off 19 balls, including two boundaries and a six, while Mohammad Nawaz has contributed 7 off 7. Mustafizur Rahman has bowled three overs for 22 runs, picking up one wicket, and Rishad Hossain has figures of 4-0-18-2.

Mohammad Haris unleashes a massive six off Mustafizur Rahman, adding some much-needed momentum to Pakistan’s innings. The boundary brings energy back into the middle order as Pakistan look to recover from early losses.

After 15 overs, Pakistan reach 83 for 6. Mohammad Haris leads the charge with 18 runs off 14 balls, while Mohammad Nawaz has contributed 6. Rishad Hossain finishes his spell with figures of 4-0-18-2, keeping Bangladesh in control.

Mohammad Haris drives the ball straight into the gap for four, injecting fresh momentum into Pakistan’s innings.

Hasan Nawaz found the boundary with a crisp drive through the off-side, scoring four runs off Taskin Ahmed in the 13.6 over. This shot helped Pakistan steady the innings after Shaheen Afridi’s dismissal, adding crucial runs to the total.

Hasan Nawaz took a half stride forward and nudged the ball towards backward point for no run off Taskin Ahmed’s delivery in the 13.4 over. The batter remains cautious as Pakistan looks to rebuild after Afridi’s dismissal.

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s blazing knock of 19 runs from 13 balls came to an end as he was caught behind by Jaker Ali off Taskin Ahmed in the 13.3 over. His two sixes injected momentum into Pakistan’s innings, but his dismissal leaves the team needing more contributions from the middle order.

Shaheen Shah Afridi punished Taskin Ahmed with a massive six in the 13.1 over, adding crucial runs to Pakistan’s total. Afridi continues to lead the charge, keeping the scoreboard ticking as Pakistan tries to recover from a challenging start.

Pakistan added 10 crucial runs in the 13th over, lifted by a towering six from Shaheen Shah Afridi. Afridi now has 13 off 10 balls, while Mohammad Haris contributes 12 from 11. Tanzim Hasan Sakib finishes the over with figures of 3-0-20-0 as Pakistan looks to rebuild from 65-5.

On the fourth ball of the over, Shaheen Shah Afridi tried to repeat his earlier success but was deceived by a slower ball from Tanzim Hasan Sakib. The delivery, pitched on a length just outside off, swung away slightly and Shaheen mistimed his shot, resulting in no run.

Shaheen Afridi went big on the third ball of the 13th over, punishing a short delivery from Tanzim Hasan Sakib. He pulled it over deep mid-wicket for a colossal six, bringing some much-needed momentum to Pakistan’s innings.

Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up two runs off the second ball of the 13th over, guiding Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s delivery into a gap in the field. Pakistan move to 58-5, as Afridi and Haris work to rebuild the innings.

Mohammad Haris managed a quick single off the first ball of the 13th over, driving a full and wide delivery from Tanzim Hasan Sakib towards sweeper cover. Pakistan inch ahead to 56-5, with Haris looking to stabilize the innings amidst regular wickets.

After 12 overs, Pakistan are 55 for 5, with Mohammad Haris on 11 from 10 balls and Shaheen Afridi contributing 4 from 5. Rishad Hossain bowled a tidy over, giving away just 4 runs while picking up 2 wickets earlier, keeping Bangladesh in control of the game.

Shaheen Shah Afridi managed to take 1 run off Rishad Hossain’s delivery despite miscues. The shot flew high but was not taken, giving Pakistan a fortunate escape and keeping Afridi at the crease.

Shaheen Shah Afridi added 2 runs off Rishad Hossain’s delivery, using clever placement and quick running between the wickets to keep the scoreboard ticking for Pakistan

A huge LBW appeal went up against Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was struck on the back thigh by a tossing leg-spinner outside off. The batter went down on one knee trying to hit it, but missed completely. On review, the ball’s height and impact seemed fine, yet the umpire’s call stood – not out – as the ball wasn’t deemed to be doing enough.

Rishad Hossain fired in a delivery that nearly had Shaheen Shah Afridi caught off guard. The ball came close to hitting the stumps, but Afridi managed to fend it off, keeping his wicket intact and continuing Pakistan’s fragile innings.

At the end of 11 overs, Pakistan managed just 5 runs, losing another wicket in the process. Shaheen Shah Afridi remains unbeaten on 1 off 1 ball, while Mohammad Haris has 10 runs from 8 deliveries. Mustafizur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan have bowled tight spells, picking up one wicket each, keeping the pressure firmly on the visitors.

Mustafizur strikes as Salman Agha goes for 19 off 23 balls, including 2 fours. A review for a caught-behind is taken by Bangladesh, and the decision stands – Pakistan lose another key wicket at a crucial stage.

Haris faces a good-length delivery just outside off and plays it defensively back to the bowler, unable to find any runs.

It’s time for a brief pause, and Pakistan could use the chance to regroup. At 47/4 after ten overs, the situation looks grim. The team will need something extraordinary from the middle and lower order to reach 150 — a score that might still fall short of par but would at least provide a platform to build on.

At the end of the 10th over, Pakistan reached 47/4, scoring 10 runs off Mahedi Hasan’s over. Salman Agha was 19 off 21 balls with two boundaries, while Mohammad Haris contributed 8 from 5 deliveries, including a four. Mahedi Hasan finished with figures of 3-0-17-1, and Rishad Hossain had bowled 2 overs for 6 runs, picking up 2 wickets.

Mohammad Haris picked up a single off Mahedi Hasan’s delivery, angling the ball on middle and leg. He came forward and deftly glanced it towards short fine leg, helping keep the scoreboard ticking for Pakistan.

Mohammad Haris got off the mark in style, driving Mahedi Hasan for a well-timed four. After a string of dot balls and wickets, this boundary provided Pakistan with a much-needed boost, bringing some relief to the beleaguered batting lineup.

At the end of the ninth over, Pakistan managed just 4 runs, losing another wicket in the process. The score reads 37 for 4, with Salman Agha on 14 from 17 balls and Mohammad Haris contributing 3 off 3. Rishad Hossain has been the main threat, picking up 2 wickets in 2 overs, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled 2 overs for 10 runs without success.

Rishad Hossain bowled to Mohammad Haris, who played it safely without taking any risk. The delivery posed no threat, allowing Haris to settle in at the crease.

Rishad Hossain kept up the pressure, delivering a fizzing ball on a length just outside off. Salman Agha was cautious, pressing forward to block it. Despite the ongoing fall of wickets, he looked to steady the innings for Pakistan.