Asia Cup: Rauf, Shaheen star as Pakistan edge Bangladesh by 11 runs, set up title clash with India

IANS | September 26, 2025 12:16 AM

Dubai, Sep 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s fast bowling duo of Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed three wickets each as the side clawed their way back from the brink to seal a dramatic 11-run win over Bangladesh in a tense Super Fours clash of the Men's T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Thursday and booked a blockbuster title clash against arch-rivals India.

Asia Cup: Taskin Ahmed picks 3-28 as Bangladesh restrict Pakistan to 135/8

IANS | September 25, 2025 10:21 PM

Dubai, Sep 25 (IANS) Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed led a disciplined bowling effort with figures of 3-28 as Pakistan were restricted to 135/8 in their crucial Super Fours clash of the Men's T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. The winner of this clash will meet India in the title clash on September 28.

India A keep chase alive as K.L. Rahul and Sai Sudharsan hold fort

IANS | September 25, 2025 8:53 PM

Lucknow, Sep 25 (IANS) A collective bowling performance followed by a fluent 74 from K.L. Rahul kept India 'A' in the hunt for an improbable chase of 412 against Australia 'A' on the third day of the unofficial Test at BRSABV, Lucknow. The hosts closed the day at 169 for 2, needing 243 more runs with eight wickets in hand, as Sai Sudharsan (44 not out) and nightwatchman Manav Suthar held firm at stumps.