Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 11 runs in a tight contest at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 25, 2025. The Men in Green defended their total of 135/8 to claim a crucial victory in the Asia Cup Super Four stage.
Bangladesh came close but fell short at 124/9 in their 20 overs, unable to chase down Pakistan’s modest target.
Match Details
Tournament: Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 – Super Four Stage
Match: 17th Match (Night)
Date: September 25, 2025
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS)
Result: Pakistan won by 11 runs
Pakistan Innings – 135/8 (20 overs)
Pakistan struggled early in their powerplay, scoring just 27 runs while losing 2 wickets in the first 6 overs. The team was in trouble at 46/4 after 10 overs when drinks were taken.
Agha Salman top-scored with 18 runs before being dismissed following a successful Bangladesh review in the 10.5th over. Mohammad Haris contributed 8 runs to the total.
The lower order fought back as Pakistan reached 100 runs in 16.5 overs. Faheem Ashraf remained unbeaten on 14, helping Pakistan post 135/8 after their full 20 overs.
Bangladesh Chase – 124/9 (20 overs)
Bangladesh made a better start than Pakistan, reaching 36/3 in their powerplay. They lost 3 wickets but scored 9 more runs than their opponents in the first 6 overs.
The Tigers reached 50 runs in 9.2 overs, slightly ahead of Pakistan’s pace. However, regular wickets prevented them from building momentum.
Bangladesh crossed 100 runs in 17.3 overs but could not accelerate enough in the final stages. They finished on 124/9, falling 11 runs short of Pakistan’s total.
Key Match Moments
- Over 10.5: Bangladesh successfully reviewed Agha Salman’s dismissal (Umpire RR Wimalasiri)
- Over 11.2: Shaheen Shah Afridi survived a Bangladesh review (Umpires Call)
- Over 10.2: Pakistan’s review against Shamim Hossain was unsuccessful (Umpires Call)
- Over 3.6: Pakistan’s early review against Saif Hassan was struck down
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 135 | 20.0 | 8 | Won by 11 runs |
| Bangladesh | 124 | 20.0 | 9 | Lost by 11 runs |
Powerplay Comparison:
- Pakistan: 27/2 (6 overs)
- Bangladesh: 36/3 (6 overs)
Milestone Timings:
- Pakistan 50: 10.5 overs
- Bangladesh 50: 9.2 overs
- Pakistan 100: 16.5 overs
- Bangladesh 100: 17.3 overs
Top Performers
Pakistan:
- Faheem Ashraf: 14* (not out, crucial lower-order runs)
- Agha Salman: 18 (top scorer before review dismissal)
- Pakistan bowling unit: Defended low total successfully
Bangladesh:
- Bangladesh batting unit: Came within 11 runs of target
- Bangladesh bowling: Restricted Pakistan to 135/8
- Review system: Won 2 out of 3 reviews taken
What’s Next
This Pakistan vs Bangladesh result keeps Pakistan alive in the Asia Cup Super Four race. The narrow victory shows both teams are evenly matched in this tournament.
Pakistan will need consistent performances in their remaining matches to reach the final. Bangladesh showed they can compete with any team despite this loss.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s 11-run victory over Bangladesh was a hard-fought contest that could have gone either way. The low-scoring thriller highlighted the importance of every run in T20 cricket, with Pakistan’s bowlers holding their nerve to defend a modest total.