Pakistan Secures Asia Cup Final Berth with Thrilling Win Over Bangladesh
Pakistan edged past Bangladesh by 11 runs in a Super Fours match to reach the Asia Cup final against India. Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf's stellar bowling restricted Bangladesh, despite early setbacks and sloppy fielding. Pakistan set a modest target of 135, which proved too much for Bangladesh.
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Pakistan clinched their spot in the Asia Cup final, set to face India, by narrowly defeating Bangladesh by 11 runs in a gripping Super Fours encounter on Thursday.
Despite defending a modest total of 135 for eight, Pakistan's bowlers executed a disciplined strategy, effectively limiting Bangladesh to 124 for nine. Shaheen Shah Afridi spearheaded the attack with 3/17, and Haris Rauf performed notably with 3/33 at the match's crucial stages.
Pakistan's recovery from 71 for six was aided by late contributions from Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Nawaz. Bangladesh's lost opportunities in the field ultimately cost them a potential victory. Pakistan and India will meet for a third time in this tournament, escalating the rivalry further.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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