Pakistan Meets Bangladesh in Final of Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 After Defeating Sri Lanka by 5 Runs

Key Points 

• Pakistan posted 153, led by Ghazi Ghori’s unbeaten 39 and quick cameos from Maaz Sadaqat and Ahmed Daniyal.
• Spinners Sufiyan Muqeem and Saad Masood sparked a comeback with six wickets between them.
• A fighting 40 from Milan Rathnayake kept Sri Lanka alive, setting up a tense finish.
• Ubaid Shah defended six off the final ball as Shaheens clinched a five-run victory to enter the final.

DOHA: Pakistan Shaheens sealed a dramatic spot in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, edging Sri Lanka A by five runs in a nerve-racking semi-final that went down to the very last delivery at the Doha Stadium.

Riding an unbroken wave of triumph, Pakistan has swept through the tournament without a single defeat. Now, only one last hurdle remains, a victory over Bangladesh A on Sunday to crown their flawless run with the championship trophy.

Semi-Final – ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025
Pakistan Shaheens vs Sri Lanka A

Pakistan Shaheens won by 5 runs.

Pakistan Shaheens: 153-9 (20 ov)
Sri Lanka A: 148-9 (20 ov)

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Batting first in the day-night clash, Pakistan posted a competitive 153 for 9. The innings was anchored by wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori, who held firm with an unbeaten 39 off 36 balls, while Maaz Sadaqat provided early fireworks with a blistering 23 off 11.

Ahmed Daniyal’s late assault, 22 off only 8 balls, lifted Pakistan past the 150 mark. Sri Lanka’s Pramod Madushan was outstanding with the ball, claiming 4 for 29, while Traveen Mathew added crucial pressure with 3 for 22.

Sri Lanka A began their chase in explosive fashion as Lasith Croospulle smashed 27 off just 7 balls, putting the Shaheens on the back foot. However, Pakistan’s spinners pulled the match back brilliantly. Sufiyan Muqeem delivered a sensational spell of 3 for 12, while Saad Masood chipped in with 3 for 18, dismantling Sri Lanka’s middle order.

A fighting 40 from Milan Rathnayake kept Sri Lanka alive, setting up a tense finish. With six runs needed off the final ball, Ubaid Shah held his nerve, conceding only a single and sealing a memorable five-run victory for Pakistan.

With this thrilling victory, Pakistan Shaheens advance to the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final on Sunday, where they will meet Bangladesh A, who earlier edged India A in a super-over thriller.