Pakistan Shaheens to Face Bangladesh A in Asia Cup Rising Stars Final

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan Shaheens will take on Bangladesh A in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars today, Sunday.

Pakistan earned their spot in the final by defeating Sri Lanka A in a thrilling last-over semifinal. The Shaheens have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, having previously beaten Oman, UAE, and arch-rivals India A.

Bangladesh A reached the final after defeating India A in another close semifinal clash.

Pakistan A Squad: Mohammad Naeem, Maaz Sadaqat, Yasir Khan, Mohammad Faiq, Irfan Khan (c), Ghazi Ghori (w), Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz, Ahmed Daniyal, Ubaid Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Khurram Shahzad, Mubasir Khan, Arafat Minhas, Muhammad Shahzad, Mohammad Salman Mirza.

Bangladesh A Squad: Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Zawad Abrar, Akbar Ali (w/c), Abu Hider Rony, SM Meherob, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Yasir Ali, Rakibul Hasan, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Ripon Mondol, Ariful Islam, Tofael Ahmed, Shadhin Islam, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury.

Organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the tournament was first held in 2013 as the Emerging Teams Asia Cup. The 2025 edition, now called Rising Stars, is played in the T20 format and features eight teams, including five second-tier national squads from full-member countries and three associate sides.

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The final promises an exciting clash as Pakistan Shaheens aim to continue their unbeaten run and lift the trophy.