Dubai, Sept. 26 -- Pakistan's 135/8 against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025 has gone down in history as one of the lowest totals successfully defended in T20 cricket. The thrilling encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium saw Pakistan hold their nerves to restrict Bangladesh and secure a remarkable win in a tense do-or-die Super Fours clash.
The 135-run target is now the lowest ever defended in Dubai in T20Is between two full-member nations. Pakistan's bowlers produced a disciplined performance under pressure, ensuring that Bangladesh could not chase down the modest total.
In the broader context of T20 Asia Cup history, some of the lowest totals successfully defended include 129/8 by Sri Lanka against UAE at Mirpur in 2016, 13...