Pakistan (135/8) defeat Bangladesh (124/9) by 11 runs in a nail-biting encounter of the virtual semi-final of the Asia Cup 2025

[Prince of Dorne]

Somebody open a shaheen vs Jaiswal thread pls.

Not sure why people are laughing at my post, Shaheen is not only a devastating bat but he can bowl as well. A more than fitting comparison I would say

 

[ads101]

I got confused with the 'we' lol. But get your overall point.

Oh yeah my bad lol I meant defend haha. Probably just wishing we’d won the toss so badly.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Well. They should have scored 160. It shows that Rizbar or otherwise , batting is just crap.

Yes 160 was a fighting total, but I would still consider Bangladesh favorites given they chased down 168 against a decent bowling attack before.

This is just a joke.

 

[Local.Dada]

It’s different from a bilateral. These sides like Afghanistan and Bangladesh haven’t tasted winning tournaments or getting to finals much. It’s unfamiliar territory for them so they’re gonna be nervous.

Difference is Bangladesh has played semi of CT, QF of Wc, 3 Asia cup finals, also last WT20 they had an equal chance as Afghanistan too to make semis . At some point they have to cash in atleast one.

 

[psyoptica]

Their batting unit is very light. No depth.

135 is a nothing score and the track record of Pak bowling doesn’t inspire much confidence.

 

[sweep_shot]

It’s different from a bilateral. These sides like Afghanistan and Bangladesh haven’t tasted winning tournaments or getting to finals much. It’s unfamiliar territory for them so they’re gonna be nervous.

Bangladesh have made it to Asia Cup finals 3 times (2012, 2016, and 2018).

Also, Pakistan aren't exactly a top 5 team. Gap isn't huge.

 

[Rana]

Need to get the RQ rate to 8 as soon as you can.

3 economical overs somewhere.

Abrar 4 overs massive!

Nawaz will have to do a job here. This pitch is good for spinners.

 

[baba ghazi]

this might be last game as coach for mike hesson

 

[Hellion]

Yes 160 was a fighting total, but I would still consider Bangladesh favorites given they chased down 168 against a decent bowling attack before.

This is just a joke.

Didn't they just get bowled out for 127 yesterday ? SL don't have a reliable bowling attack apart from Hasaranga

 

[daytrader]

I will say one thing though @Mamoon @ads101 @mango_bite77 @cricfan432 @daytrader

The current squad has a much much much stronger tail then what Pk had since 2020-2024.

The top to middle order (1 to 5) is a joke though

No doubt. They have bailed us out on.mulyiple occasions. Hopefully the effort today is enough

 

[ads101]

Difference is Bangladesh has played semi of CT, QF of Wc, 3 Asia cup finals, also last WT20 they had an equal chance as Afghanistan too to make semis . At some point they have to cash in atleast one.

Yes but they haven’t won one yet I think . Until that happens there will be that insane pressure to get that first one. So they might choke here. Just being hopeful I guess.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Good recovery, but Bangla brothers deserve to win

 

[Usman Chadda]

Didn't they just get bowled out for 127 yesterday ? SL don't have a reliable bowling attack apart from Hasaranga

India has bowlers that can squeeze better teams than Bangladesh, Pakistan don’t.

 

[Local.Dada]

Bangladesh going by pattern will play out Abrar and Shaheen and throw wickets to
Faheem, Saim and Nawaz.

 

[SherWaqar]

We might be in for a thriller

 

[Obaidd]

this might be last game as coach for mike hesson

The players will have to give every bit and piece today.

 

[mango_bite77]

Need to get the RQ rate to 8 as soon as you can.

3 economical overs somewhere.

Abrar 4 overs massive!

Nawaz will have to do a job here. This pitch is good for spinners.

Will captain give ball to Nawaz ? He hasn't bowled in last 2 matches.

 

[sweep_shot]

this might be last game as coach for mike hesson

Not sure why Pakistan hired this guy (Hesson). I hope BD will never hire this clown.

He is always salty. He looks salty. He speaks salty.

 

[Markhor]

One thing current pak cricket management has done is to reward players with games who bring in aggressive mindset and goes for shots.. in the current scenario it may not bring immediate result due to poor development of current players but in the longer run it will yield results as anyone new who wants to play for pak would know that they have to have big hitting game .. obviously their technique and shot selection has to be good too but .. this is the way forward

If the idea is to play this expansive brand of cricket, I don't understand why we're selecting batsmen like Agha (T20I SR of 110) and Talat (115). Yet Hasan Nawaz finds himself dropped (unless he's injured ?) despite striking at 158.

Anyway hopefully our bowlers can keep us in the tournament. I'm still at work and may need to reach for some of the anti-anxiety meds here.

 

[Imran Hasan]

BD dropped Tanzid for one down that means both Saif and Emon will try to smash early

 

[Hellion]

India has bowlers that can squeeze better teams than Bangladesh, Pakistan don’t.

I don't think they can play your pacers, including Faheem, or Abrar.

160 would definitely have been defended but even now I think PAK have a good chance.

 

[GoogleToggle]

good thing pakistan are going with the new crop.
With Babar and Rizwan , they would have struggled to 160

 

[sweep_shot]

BD dropped Tanzid for one down that means both Saif and Emon will try to smash early

They dropped Tanzid and are playing Nurul. Tanzid should've played.

 

[Hellion]

Saif clueless against Shaheen

 

[light]

They dropped Tanzid and are playing Nurul. Tanzid should've played.

Saif has been a good find for you guys

 

[Local.Dada]

Will captain give ball to Nawaz ? He hasn't bowled in last 2 matches.

Bangla players should be expert at left arm spin given how many they have

 

[sweep_shot]

Saif has been a good find for you guys

Yeah. He is not bad.

He can bowl spin also. Part-time.

 

[Human786]

OUT

 

[Deewana Mastana]

OUT! Shaheen gets the first wicket

 

[Prince of Dorne]

Advantage Pakistan. All Pak has to do is Just flash a bit of aggression and they’ll scatter instantly, tripping over chairs, vaulting fences, mowing down the crowd, and bolting like they just spotted BSF

 

[Hellion]

I don't think they can play your pacers, including Faheem, or Abrar.

160 would definitely have been defended but even now I think PAK have a good chance.

Already 1 down, lol.

 

[RexRex]

1 down, 9 to go

 

[globetrotter]

Emon went to copy Abhishek and failed

 

[sweep_shot]

Emon is out.

1/1.

 

[imshally81]

Out .... Shaheen Strikes

 

[Ummii]

Pitch isn't looking that easy, if I am not wrong?

 

[mango_bite77]

Good News : It's out
Bad News : It was attacking shot

So tigers not gonna just block.

 

[Devadwal]

Gone. Perfect start for Pakistan. Bangladesh won't chase

 

[Nephrologist]

Brother Waqar in competition with Athar Ali on who can spit more while shouting

 

[Hellion]

Bangladeshis are always timid and submissive against PAK.

 

[Rana]

Will captain give ball to Nawaz ? He hasn't bowled in last 2 matches.

He has too.

Match winner is ON today

 

[ads101]

Pressures already on dream start.

 

[light]

Lol, this emon guy is useless. I have not seen anything significant from him during this asia cup at all. And Tanzid was dropped for this haha

 

[sweep_shot]

Tawhid Hridoy has been promoted up the order. He normally bats at #4.

 

[RexRex]

Huge boundaries make for better cricket.

 

[ads101]

Good News : It's out
Bad News : It was attacking shot

So tigers not gonna just block.

I’d prefer if they attack and get out. If they go out blocking and not giving up their wicket they’ll probably win this due to their total.

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 1/1 (1 over).

135 to win from 19 overs.

 

[mango_bite77]

Rana on early today

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

Don't mess up the chase Bee Desh.

 

[Nephrologist]

Even though Bangladeshi brothers are weak, short and pretty much lacking in skills they can still win this game if they dont lose too many in the first 10 overs

 

[Prince of Dorne]

One of those matches where the perfect outcome is both sides losing.

 

[saabir]

Not sure why Pakistan hired this guy (Hesson). I hope BD will never hire this clown.

He is always salty. He looks salty. He speaks salty.

Hesson is a very good strategists and known for his man management skills. He was sucessful coach for New zealand cricket team. Took NZ to no..1 on T20, No2 in ODIs. The problem is not coach, the problems are your players and their development. In the highest level head coach job is more of a man management. He is not going to teach technical stuff . pakistan problem is they don't have skillfull players. They have hit and miss players .

 

[Boyka]

Shouldn’t be too difficult for Bangladesh, should do similar to PAK against SL. Consolidate

 

[globetrotter]

Now Bangladesh trying hard to loose this match as India in Final

 

[Usman Chadda]

Bangladesh’s two best batsmen at the crease

 

[mominsaigol]

Good News : It's out
Bad News : It was attacking shot

So tigers not gonna just block.

They'll get out if they attack.

This whole tournament has been tailenders + bowlers bailing Pakistan out.

 

[Hellion]

Nearly run out. BD under severe pressure

 

[cricfan432]

Bring on spinners from one end

 

[Deewana Mastana]

6

 

[Prince of Dorne]

Pitch isn't looking that easy, if I am not wrong?

You are right, made BD bowlers look better than they are

 

[globetrotter]

6 by Saif Ali

 

[sweep_shot]

Six. Good shot.

9/1 (1.5 overs).

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Faheem bowled poorly here

 

[Ummii]

Good News : It's out
Bad News : It was attacking shot

So tigers not gonna just block.

Tigers are not dumbs like our pha--tu players

 

[mango_bite77]

First 6, such a strong down the ground

 

[Asif321]

Can we stop this Faheem bowling please we need wickets get Saim or Nawaz

 

[IMMY69]

Fahim seems to be just floating it in on a full length.....

 

[Asif321]

Agha is weird why bowl Faheem and not Saim

 

[mango_bite77]

Can we stop this Faheem bowling please we need wickets get Saim or Nawaz

Skipper with his secret moves. Nawaz is yet to bowl in last 40 overs Pak bowled.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Extremely poor by Pakistan

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 9/1 (2 overs).

125 to win from 18 overs.

 

[Asif321]

Get saif quick if you want any chance

 

[Prince of Dorne]

I mean why the f would you bring Faheem so early when it is in official records that they can't play brute pace ?

 

[Nasty Naz]

You are right, made BD bowlers look better than they are

They even made UAE and Oman bowlers look good.

These batters simply sucks. No sugarcoating it.

 

[Ummii]

Would love to see haris and abrar on this pitch

 

[Asif321]

Saim is good early on should bowl him. Faheem type of bowlers don’t work with BD on this surface

 

[sweep_shot]

Need to see off Shaheen. Don't give him easy wickets.

 

[JaDed]

Nerves, can BD hold theirs?

 

[saabir]

This partnership is the key for BD. saif and Hridoy are their best batters.

 

[cricfan432]

Dont bowl tepiya in pp