NISSHIN, Japan: Hasan Nawaz produced a stunning display of power hitting as Pakistan secured their place in the Asian Games cricket final with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a rain-restricted semi-final.
Hassan Nawaz is on fire 🔥🥵
Back to Back Sixes 🥵🥶 pic.twitter.com/kIyZZCXh9V
— Usman (@Usman_56Offical) October 1, 2026
Chasing a target of 112 runs in a 13-over contest at the Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park, Pakistan faced a challenging surface where batting was not easy. However, Nawaz’s late attacking burst changed the momentum of the match and sealed a memorable victory.
Some shots that by Hasan Nawaz!!!
Back to Back sixes 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5hQjVs4bwD
— Usman (@Usman_56Offical) October 1, 2026
Nawaz breaks the pressure with back-to-back sixes
With Pakistan needing acceleration in the middle of the chase, Hasan Nawaz stepped up with two powerful sixes off Bangladesh spinner Nasum Ahmed.
The big hits shifted the pressure away from Pakistan and brought the required run rate under control during a tense finish.
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One of Nawaz’s shots over extra cover drew particular attention after it struck and shattered a glass window at the stadium, highlighting the power behind the young batter’s stroke play.
🚨 BRUTAL POWER FROM HASAN NAWAZ! GLASS SHATTERED IN NISSHIN! 💥
– Pure destruction from the Shehzada of Layyah, Hasan Nawaz! 👑🔥
– He launched 2 MONSTROUS SIXES with raw power, and one hit was so fierce it shattered the stadium glass window clean through! 😱💥 pic.twitter.com/tSxJcIFzPI
— M Farhan (@MFarhan1200) October 1, 2026
Nawaz remained unbeaten on 27 from 22 balls, contributing two fours and two sixes, as Pakistan completed the chase in 11.3 overs.
Samad and Nawaz complete Pakistan’s comeback
Pakistan’s chase had become difficult after Bangladesh’s bowlers created pressure on the slow surface.
After losing four wickets, Pakistan were in a challenging position before Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz combined for an unbeaten 58-run partnership.
Samad played the attacking role, scoring 30 not out from just 15 balls with five fours and one six, while Nawaz provided the finishing touch with his powerful hitting.
Tough conditions test both teams
The semi-final was reduced to 13 overs per side due to rain, adding further difficulty for both batting units.
Bangladesh posted 111-7 after Tawhid Hridoy’s 42 off 25 balls provided the foundation for their innings.
Pakistan’s bowlers responded strongly, with Sufiyan Muqeem taking three wickets and Arafat Minhas claiming two to restrict Bangladesh.
The chase then required composure under pressure, and Nawaz’s decisive stroke play helped Pakistan reach the Asian Games gold medal match.
