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Shaheens Beat Bangladesh A in super over to win Asia Cup Rising Stars

DOHA: Pakistan Shaheens defeated Bangladesh A in a thrilling super over to lift the Asia Cup Rising Stars here at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Chasing a stiff 126, Bangladesh crumbled under pressure and ended on a tie with 125-9 at the end of their innings.

Habibur Rahman Sohan and Jishan Alam added 22 for the opening wicket in 2.3 overs. Alam was trapped lbw for six off Arafat Minhas’ bowling, who sparked a collapse with his spin bowling.

Habibur Rahman (26 off 17 balls) was the second to go in the fourth over, followed by Mahidul Islam Ankon, who could not open his account.

Consequently, Bangladesh were reduced 36-3 in 4.2 overs.

Pakistan spinner continued to mount pressure with wickets at regular intervals as the Tigers slumped to 53-7 at the halfway stage of the innings.

However, it was Ripon Mondol’s and SM Meherob’s 37-run stand that took the score near the 100-run mark. Meherob departed after scoring 19 from 21 balls.

With this, the Tigers’ hopes falter not until Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, 16 from 12 balls. The right-hander tonked Shahid Aziz to three sixes to bring down the equation to seven from six balls.

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Yet, the match went into the super over with Bangladesh setting Pakistan a seven-run target, which they chased on the fourth ball, courtesy of Saad Massod’s boundary.

A gritty partnership between Rakibul Hasan and SM Meherob revived Bangladesh’s hopes. The pair added 37 valuable runs, taking the score to 88-7 by the 15-over mark.

Earlier, Bangladesh right-arm pacer Ripon Mondol took a three-wicket haul to bundle out Pakistan Shaheens’ innings for a mere total.

Put into bat first, Bangladesh skittled Pakistan for 125 in 20 overs.

Pakistan’s innings started on a poor note as opener Yasir Khan was sent back for a golden duck.

The Green Shirts were pegged back with another wicket in the next over as Mohammad Faiq was cleaned for a second-ball duck, leaving the side reeling at 2-2 in just 1.1 overs.

Following the early hiccups, Ghazi Ghori and Maaz Sadaqat tried to stabilize the innings with a brief 23-run stand, but Ghori’s sluggish nine-run knock ended when he was dismissed by Rakibul Hasan.

The slide continued as Bangladesh tore through the middle-order and reduced them to 49-4 at the end of the seventh over.

Arafat Minhas and Captain Irfan Niazi tried to arrest the slide but could not, and hence lost their wickets. As a result, Pakistan were 75-6 in 14.2 overs. However, Saad Masood played a vital innings that lifted them to a fighting total.

Masood struck three sixes and three fours on his way to 38 from 26 balls.

For Bangladesh, Ripon Mondol picked up three wickets, whereas Rakibul Hasan bagged two.

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Bangladesh A win toss against Pakistan Shaheens in Asia Cup Rising Stars final

DOHA: Bangladesh A have won the toss and decided to bowl first against Pakistan Shaheens in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars here at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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Bangladesh A: 1 Jishan Alam, 2 Habibur Rahman, 3 Yasir Ali, 4 Akbar Ali (capt & wk), 5 Rakibul Hasan, 6 Mahidul Islam, 7 Meherob Hossain, 8 Mahfuzur Rahman, 9 Mrittunjoy Chowdhary, 10 Ripon Mondol, 11 Abdul Gaffar

Pakistan Shaheens: 1 Maaz Sadaqat, 2 Yasir Khan, 3 Mohammad Faiq, 4 Irfan Khan (capt), 5 Ghazi Ghori (wk), 6 Saad Masood, 7 Arafat Minhas, 8 Shahid Aziz, 9 Ahmed Daniyal, 10 Ubaid Shah, 11 Sufiyan Muqeem

Pakistan Shaheens are so far unbeaten in the tournament. They started their campaign with a 40-run victory over Oman, followed by an easy win.

They also defeated arch-rivals India A by eight wickets and then ended the group stage with another big win against UAE.

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Pakistan Shaheens reached the pinnacle clash after defeating Sri Lanka A in the semi-final.

On the contrary, Bangladesh A also remained impressive throughout the tournament, losing only one encounter against Sri Lanka A.

However, they kept their cool head in the semi-final against India A and clinched victory in the super over.

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Bangladesh A edge India in Super Over to reach Asia Cup Rising Stars final

DOHA: Bangladesh A held their nerve in the Super Over to knock India out of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 semi-final at West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Friday, sealing their place in the tournament’s title clash.

With both teams locked at 194-6 after two high-octane innings, the contest headed into a Super Over.

Bangladesh’s Ripon Mondol delivered a sensational burst, removing two Indian batters in consecutive balls without conceding a single run, effectively shutting the door on India’s hopes.

In response, Bangladesh A lost Yasir Ali on the very first ball, but the drama didn’t end there. Suyash Sharma sprayed the next delivery wide, handing Bangladesh a victory and a spot in the final.

They will now await the winner of the second semi-final between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A.

Earlier, put into bat, Bangladesh A produced a powerful display with the bat to post 194-6.

Opener Habibur Rahman Sohan anchored the innings with a superb 65 off 46 balls, peppered with five sixes and three boundaries.

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The late fireworks came from SM Meherob, who launched a blistering unbeaten 48 off just 18 deliveries, smashing six sixes and a four to propel his side to a formidable total.

In response, India matched Bangladesh blow for blow. Their openers set a scorching pace as Priyansh Arya hammered 44 off 23, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasted 38 off 15 to keep the chase on track.

However, India lost wickets at key moments, which left them needing 16 off the final over.

Rakibul Hasan conceded two singles before Ashutosh Sharma swung momentum back with a six and a four.

With four required off two, Ashutosh was bowled for a brisk 13 off 6, leaving India needing four off the last ball.

They managed only three, tying the scores and pushing the clash into a Super Over that ultimately proved decisive.

Nehal Wadhera remained unbeaten on 32 off 29, but his efforts fell short as Bangladesh A marched into the final after a thriller.

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Harvey’s unbeaten century powers Adelaide Strikers into Top End T20 semis

DARWIN: Mackenzie Harvey smashed an unbeaten century to power Adelaide Strikers Academy to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh A and secure a semi-final berth in the Top End T20 Series on Saturday.

Chasing 176 at Marrara Cricket Ground No. 2, the Strikers cruised home with 11 balls to spare.

Harvey led the pursuit with a scintillating 102 not out off 53 balls, laced with 16 boundaries, including a six, and fittingly sealed the chase with a boundary that brought up his hundred.

Opener Jake Winter provided steady support with 35 off 35, while Harry Manenti chipped in with a brisk unbeaten 25 from 14.

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For Bangladesh A, Saif Hassan and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury were the wicket-takers.

Earlier, Bangladesh A posted 175-4 after being put into bat. Jishan Alam top-scored with a fine half-century, while Afif Hossain remained unbeaten on 49.

Alam shared a 48-run stand with Mohammad Naim (15) at the top before falling alongside Saif Hassan (15) in the same over to Hanno Jacobs, who finished with figures of 3-32.

Yasir Ali (25) then combined with Afif in an unbroken 70-run partnership to lift Bangladesh A to a competitive total.

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Apart from Jacobs, Jerrssis Wadia also picked up a wicket for the Strikers.

In other results earlier in the day, Hobart Hurricanes Academy wrapped up their Top End T20 Series campaign with a four-wicket win over table-toppers Chicago Kingsmen.

Meanwhile, ACT Comets registered their first victory of the tournament by beating Melbourne Stars Academy.

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WATCH: Bizarre fielding error costs Bangladesh A five-run penalty

SYLHET: Bangladesh A was penalized a five-run penalty in the match against New Zealand A following a bizarre fielding error here at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

The incident took place on the fourth ball of the fifth over of New Zealand’s chase of 227 runs during the third unofficial ODI when opener Rhys Mariu left a delivery from Ebadot Hossain well outside the off-stump.

Bangladesh had set an unconventional field with wicket keeper Nurul Hasan standing at first slip. Consequently, the ball hit the Nurul helmet in line with the stumps.

According to Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) law 28.3, if the ball strikes a fielding-side helmet, including the wicketkeeper’s placed on the ground, the ball is immediately declared dead.

Following this, the batting side is awarded five penalty runs, in addition to any runs already completed by the batters.

The on-field umpires immediately applied clause 28.3, awarding New Zealand A a five penalty runs.

Put into bat first, Bangladesh A were bowled out for 226 in 47.4 overs. Nasum Ahmed remained the top scorer with 67 off 87 deliveries.

For New Zealand, Adithya Ashok was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets in his quota of 10 overs.

In reply, New Zealand started strong with a 77-run stand in 11.2 overs. Following the opening partnership, stumbled in the chase, reeling at 166-6 in 34.3 overs.

However, a 65-run partnership between Dean Foxcroft and Zakary Foulkes led New Zealand to a four-wicket victory with 10 balls to spare.

For Bangladesh, Nasum Ahmed, Mosaddek Hossain and Nayeem Hasan claimed two wickets each.

Despite the win, Bangladesh A secured the three-match series with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand A.

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Abbas shines as Pakistan Shaheens crush Bangladesh A in first One-day

Right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Abbas Afridi’s five-wicket haul and half-centuries by Haseebullah and Usman Khan guided Pakistan Shaheens to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh ‘A’ in the first one-day at the Islamabad Club on Monday.

After opting to field, Pakistan Shaheens bundled out the visiting team for 183 runs in 36 overs.

Abbas Afridi was the pick of the bowlers, with match figures of 9-0-38-5. This was Abbas’ second five-fer in 22 List-A matches.

Left-arm pacer Jahandad Khan (2-51) and left-arm spinner Mehran Mumtaz (2-29) equally supported Abbas as only Saif Hassan (58, 47b, 10x4s, 1×6) managed to score a half-century for Bangladesh ‘A’.

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Rishad Hossain coming to bat at number nine was the other notable run-getter, scoring 40 off 37 balls, hitting four fours and two sixes.

In turn, Pakistan Shaheens achieved the target in 27.5 overs courtesy of a 129-run partnership between Haseebullah and Usman for the second wicket.

Left-handed opening batter Haseebullah returned undefeated on 73 off 81 balls, smashing seven fours and two sixes. Right-handed batter Usman fell 13 runs short of his first List-A century.

His innings included eight boundaries and five towering sixes, which came off 60 balls. Omair Bin Yousuf also returned unbeaten on 14 off 19, adding an unbroken 42-run partnership for the third wicket with Haseebullah.

For Bangladesh ‘A’, Mahedi Hasan and Mosaddek Hossain snapped a wicket each.

The win gives Shaheens a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A will be played at the same venue on Wednesday, 28 August, with the first ball to be bowled at 9.30 am.

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Second four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ends in a draw

Ali Zaryab stroked his seventh first-class century as weather-affected Pakistan Shaheens versus Bangladesh ‘A’ four-day match at the Islamabad Club ended in a draw on Friday.

The opening two days’ play was lost due to rain and wet outfield.

Ali, the 25-year-old left-hander from Lahore, retired out after scoring 117 as Pakistan Shaheens finished the day at 281 for four in 65 overs in reply to Bangladesh ‘A’s 404 for nine declared.

The visitors had earlier resumed their first innings on the final morning at 346 for six with Jaker Ali on 136. Jaker was the ninth batter out after scoring 172 off 286 balls with 17 fours and five sixes.

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Test spinner Abrar Ahmed picked up all three Bangladesh ‘A’ wickets to fall on the final day to finish with figures of 36-6-103-4.

Ali Zaryab’s 132-ball innings was laced with 17 fours and a six. After Imam-ul-Haq earned a golden duck, Ali added 60 runs for the second wicket with Kamran Ghulam (34) and 82 runs for the third wicket with Saad Khan (37). He retired out at the score of 223.

When play ended, Sharoon Siraj and Qasim Akram were at the crease on 53 and 36, respectively.

The two sides will now play a three-match 50-over series, which will commence at the Islamabad Club on 26 August.

Pakistan Shaheens squad for second four-dayer against Bangladesh A:

Abrar Ahmed, Ali Zaryab, Imam Ul Haq, Mohammad Awais Anwar, Niaz Khan, Qasim Akram, Rohail Nazir and Sharoon Siraj, Kamran Ghulam (c), Mehran Mumtaz, Ghulam Mudassar, Saad Baig (wicket-keeper), Saad Khan and Umar Amin.

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Jaker, Saif power Bangladesh A to 346-6 against Pakistan Shaheens

Jaker Ali and Saif Hasan lifted Bangladesh A with impressive centuries on the penultimate day of the second four-day match against Pakistan Shaheens at the Islamabad Club on Thursday.

The first two day’s play was lost due to rain and wet outfield.

Jaker was at the crease on 136 and Saif was dismissed after scoring 111 as Bangladesh ‘A’ reached 346 for six in 98 overs on an extended day’s play.

The two batters had joined hands at the score of 77 for four and were separated after adding 131 runs for the fifth wicket.

The partnership ended when Saif became Mehran Mumtaz’s second victim after hitting a 221-ball 111 that included 13 fours and four sixes. Jaker, who came out at bat at No.6, carried on and is unbeaten on a 244-ball 136 with 14 fours and four sixes.

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Mehran’s other scalp was Shahadat Hossain (23) whose departure left Bangladesh ‘A’ reeling at 74 for three, which soon became 77 for four when Abrar Ahmed picked up the wicket of Towhid Hridoy (0). Abrar finished the day with figures of 30-6-85-1.

Pakistan Shaheens fast bowler Ghulam Mudassir dismissed both the openers Anamul Haque (seven) and Mohammad Naim (nine) to finish the day with figures of 13-0-59-2.

On Friday, last day’s play will resume at 9.45am.

Pakistan Shaheens squad for second four-dayer against Bangladesh A:

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Pakistan Shaheens, Bangladesh A make massive changes for second four-dayer

The Pakistan Shaheens cricket team will take on Bangladesh ‘A’ in the second four-day match on Tuesday, 20 August at the Islamabad Club after the first four-dayer ended up as a draw.

Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ have made wholesale changes to their squads after the conclusion of the first four-dayer as Shaheens have welcomed eight new players while six players joined Bangladesh ‘A’ after the Test squad players left for national duty.

Uncapped top-order batter Kamran Ghulam who was released from the Pakistan Test squad, along with Abrar Ahmed, will lead the Shaheens in the second four-dayer.

In the Pakistan Shaheens squad Abrar Ahmed, Ali Zaryab, Imam Ul Haq, Mohammad Awais Anwar, Niaz Khan, Qasim Akram, Rohail Nazir and Sharoon Siraj replaced Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rameez Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Saud Shakeel.

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Mohammad Naim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, and Zakir Ali have replaced Hasan Mahmud, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nayeem Hasan, and Zakir Hasan in the Bangladesh ‘A’ squad.

The toss will take place at 0930 and the first ball is expected to be bowled at 1000.

Pakistan Shaheens’ captain Kamran Ghulam termed it a great opportunity to lead the side and expressed his excitement to see himself in the leadership role.

“It is a great opportunity for me to lead the Pakistan Shaheens side in the second four-dayer. I’m excited to see myself in this role and help the team with my leadership and batting,” said Ghulam.

“We will look to win the second four-day match and clinch the series which will be a huge confidence booster for the players going into a busy red-ball season.

“We are well aware of the conditions at the Islamabad Club and will look to make the most of the learnings acquired during the first four-day match. The new players who have joined the squad are exciting and will hopefully contribute towards Shaheens’ success in the second game.”

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First four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A ends in a draw

The first four-day match between Bangladesh ‘A’ and hosts Pakistan Shaheens ended in a draw at the Islamabad Club on Friday.

The match which was largely affected by rain, saw 39.2 overs bowled on the fourth day, as play resumed at 2 pm PKT today. The third day’s play on Thursday was completely washed out due to rain.

Earlier, Pakistan Shaheens declared their first innings at the overnight score of 367 for four with a lead of 245 runs, courtesy of Umar Amin’s 32nd first-class century.

Umar fell 23 runs short of a double-century, and was dismissed for 177 off 211 balls, smashing 23 fours and three towering sixes.

Besides Umar, Saud Shakeel remained the notable run-getter for Pakistan Shaheens with an anchoring 76. His knock included nine boundaries across 132 deliveries.

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In their second innings, Bangladesh ‘A’ managed to score 153 for five when play was stopped due to bad light ultimately resulting in a draw.

For Pakistan Shaheens, fast bowlers Mir Hamza and Mohammad Ali bagged two wickets apiece, while Mohammad Rameez Jnr grabbed one wicket.

For the visiting team, Nayeem Hasan was the top run-getter, scoring 55 off 69 balls, laced with 11 fours. Opening batter Zakir Hasan scored a 45-ball 33, which included three fours and a six.

Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A will now feature in the second four-day game on 20 August, which is scheduled at the same venue. The toss will take place at 09.30 am, with the first ball to be bowled at 10.00 am.

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