Pakistan Shaheens clinched the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 title after a dramatic final that ended level on 125, sending the match into a Super Over where Pakistan held their nerve to seal the trophy in just four balls. Bangladesh, who chose to bowl first, dominated early by reducing Pakistan to 2 for 2 before Saad Masood’s explosive 38 off 26 revived the innings.
Pakistan’s attack then hit back hard as Bangladesh crashed from 36 for 1 to 53 for 7, with Sufiyan Muqeem (3 for 11), Arafat Minhas (2 for 5) and Ahmed Daniyal (2 for 11) dismantling the chase. Rakibul Hasan and Abdul Gaffar Saqlain produced crucial late runs, and Ripon Mondol’s unbeaten cameo dragged Bangladesh level at 125 for 9 to force the tie-breaker.
Bangladesh managed only six in the Super Over, with Pakistan taking two wickets and conceding five wides under pressure. Chasing seven, Saad Masood guided the Shaheens home with calm precision, sealing the title inside four deliveries.
It was a final defined by disciplined bowling, clutch lower-order resistance, and Pakistan’s ice-cold composure when it mattered most.
