Published on, Sept. 26 -- September 26, 2025 12:26 AM

Pakistan have stormed into their first-ever Asia Cup final against India after a thrilling 11-run victory over Bangladesh in Dubai, defending a modest total of 135 runs. Shaheen Afridi's early breakthroughs, Haris Rauf's middle-over strikes, and Saim Ayub's crucial double-wicket burst helped Pakistan hold their nerve in a tense contest. This sets up the first Pakistan-India Asia Cup final in 41 years, a historic moment that cricket fans worldwide had long awaited.

Pakistan's innings got off to a shaky start as Taskin Ahmed removed the in-form Sahibzada Farhan early and Mahedi Hasan dismissed Saim Ayub for his fourth duck of the tournament. Fakhar Zaman's struggle continued as he labo...