Pakistan Shaheens lifted the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 trophy after a dramatic Super Over win against Bangladesh A in Doha, capping off a final that swung wildly from start to finish.
The low-scoring contest began with Pakistan struggling their way to 125, a total shaped by early pressure, a brief recovery, and another late collapse.
Yasir Khan’s run-out on the very first ball rattled the top order, and wickets kept falling as Bangladesh A’s spinners controlled the middle overs.
Visit Times of Karachi website for the latest news-related content daily
Maaz Sadaqat showed promise with a few clean strikes, but his dismissal halted Pakistan’s momentum again.
Captain Irfan Khan also found it difficult to rotate the strike.
Saad Masood’s composed 38, supported by Minhas, offered stability, but the innings was undone in the last over when Mondol removed three batters in quick succession.
Pakistan ended on a modest 125, a score that looked light yet competitive on a turning wicket.
Bangladesh A’s reply started aggressively with Habibur Rahman launching Ubaid Shah for a huge six.
But Pakistan’s spinners soon turned the game.
READ: Pakistan Shaheens squad announced for Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025
Minhas trapped Jishan Alam lbw before removing Ankon, while Sufiyan Muqeem dismantled the middle order with a series of clever wrong’uns.
The collapse left Bangladesh at 53 for 7, seemingly out of the contest.
However, a stubborn lower-order fightback from Rakibul, Saqlain, and Mondol brought Bangladesh back into the match.
Shahid Aziz’s expensive 19th over, in which three missed yorkers were dispatched for sixes, shifted the pressure onto Pakistan and reduced the equation to seven runs needed from the final over.
With the game slipping away, Ahmed Daniyal stepped up.
Showing remarkable calmness and control, he mixed pace, cutters, and hard lengths to concede just five runs, dragging the match into a Super Over.
Daniyal then produced an even better spell in the tie-breaker, removing Saqlain and bowling Alam to hold Bangladesh A to six runs.
Saad Masood and Maaz Sadaqat chased it down in four balls to secure a thrilling victory and crown the Shaheens as champions.
READ: Sarfaraz Ahmed takes charge of Pakistan Shaheens, U19 team: reports
Fans on social media praised Daniyal’s composure and match-winning impact, calling his performance “nerve of steel” and celebrating one of the most dramatic finishes in the tournament’s recent history.
Nerves of steeel Ahmad daniyal 👏🏼♥️#pakvsban pic.twitter.com/HeXxRsCkfj
— 𝑨𝙗𝒅𝙪𝒍𝙡𝒂𝙝 𝙎𝒖𝙡𝒕𝙖𝒏⁵⁶ (@Abdullahs_56) November 23, 2025
One fan highlighted Ahmed Daniyal’s complete impact throughout the tournament, noting his clutch performances in every pressure moment of the final and the semi-final, and praising him for giving everything to help Pakistan Shaheens win the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 trophy.
– 2/11 in 4overs in the final.
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) November 23, 2025
– 2/6 in Super Over.
– 1/26 in semi final.
– Defended 7 off last over.
Ahmed Daniyal gave his all to Pakistan Shaheens to win Emerging Asia Cup 2026 trophy. pic.twitter.com/zBLcXDWLGQ
Another fan celebrated Maaz Sadaqat being named Player of the Tournament and Ahmed Daniyal winning Player of the Match, saying the Shaheens have proved that Pakistan’s next generation is ready to shine.
Maaz Sadaqat crowned Player of the Tournament, Ahmed Daniyal Player of the Match… Pakistan Shaheens showing the world that Pakistan’s next generation is ready to shine.✨#PAKvBAN #asiacup2025final #DPWorldAsiaCupRisingStars2025 pic.twitter.com/4OSmZkLpqz
— Aiza Khan (@AizaKhan_95) November 24, 2025
A fan praised Ahmed Daniyal’s fighting spirit, noting that despite not being fully fit, he still delivered a Player-of-the-Match performance in the final and gave his absolute best for the country.
Ahmed Daniyal
— Pakistan Cricket Team USA FC (@DoctorofCricket) November 23, 2025
POTM in the Final…..
Wasn't Fully Fit but gave his 100% for the Country. pic.twitter.com/k2iwbEac0E
Ahmed Daniyal taped foot bowling match winning spell on the final.👏#PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/v7pp9rWNjR
— Mir Za⁵⁶ (LQ) (@SahiB1431) November 24, 2025
One supporter called Ahmed Daniyal’s display “a performance worthy of a final,” applauding his brilliance in the high-pressure moment.
A performance worthy of a final by Ahmed Daniyal 👏👏👏#DPWorldAsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/AEMPN34YZ4
— Ramzy 🇵🇰🇬🇧 (@Ramz_004) November 23, 2025
A fan hailed Ahmed Daniyal’s heroics, noting how he nearly won the game in the final over and then returned in the Super Over to take two crucial wickets, calling it a “top-tier effort.”
TAKE A BOW, AHMED DANIYAL!🙇♂️🇵🇰
— junaiz (@dhillow_) November 23, 2025
– Came in to bowl the last over almost won the game
– Came back in the Super Over and took 2 wickets 🔥
TOP-TIER EFFORT FROM THE LAD! 👏 pic.twitter.com/w2i2eSj2Gh
Fans celebrated Pakistan Shaheens’ third Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars title, praising their unbeaten run, Ahmed Daniyal’s Super Over heroics, and Irfan Khan’s brilliant and composed captaincy.
Congratulations Pakistan Shaheens are 3rd time Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars champions. Unbeaten all tournament, including a big win over India. Ahmed Daniyal super over bowling sealed the win while Irfan Khan brilliant captaincy led with great composure#PAKvBAN #asiacup2025final pic.twitter.com/mS2qZfqayv
— 🦢 (@wordsbyher_) November 23, 2025
Ahmed Daniyal – The performance of the SF was so underrated that GOD himself placed him in the most crucial phase in the final and gave him the opportunity to turn up clutch. And boy has he picked the chance with both hands.
— Mohammad Aizaz (@SeedaBalla93) November 23, 2025
He said at the post match presser: "I told my… pic.twitter.com/M9CkIGZ7Fs
Ahmed Daniyal’s calm, fearless, and match-winning performances, combined with Maaz Sadaqat’s consistency and Irfan Khan’s composed captaincy, ensured Pakistan Shaheens lifted the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 trophy.
Fans and experts alike have hailed the team’s young talents, signaling a bright future for Pakistan cricket.
