Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Pakistan Shaheens claimed the Rising Stars Asia Cup title after a tense final in Doha went to a Super Over, where Bangladesh A fell short despite a stirring late surge from their lower order.

Replying to Pakistan's 125, Bangladesh A appeared done for at 53 for 7 before No. 10 Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and No. 11 Ripon Mondol scripted an extraordinary revival.

Their fearless hitting produced 20 runs in the penultimate over, dragging the match to the brink of an unlikely steal.

Bangladesh needed seven off the final over, then two off the last ball. A scrambled leg-bye levelled the scores, sending the final into a Super Over-just as Bangladesh had done in their semifinal win over India.

But the momentum slipped quickly.

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