Chasing a modest target of 122, Pakistan wrapped up the match with ease, losing only two wickets and sending a clear message ahead of the final showdown against India.
Rain delayed the start of the match and forced officials to reduce the game to 27 overs per side. Pakistan won the toss and made a smart call by putting Bangladesh in to bat, a decision that paid off almost immediately.
Bangladesh struggled to find momentum and were bowled out for 121 runs in 26.3 overs. Only a few batters showed resistance, with Samiun Basir scoring 33 and Azizul Hakim adding 20. Rifaat Beg chipped in with 14, but the rest of the lineup failed to settle at the crease.
Pakistan’s bowlers stayed disciplined and kept things tight. Abdul Subhan led the attack with an impressive four-wicket haul, while Huzifa Ahsan picked up two wickets. Ali Raza, Mohammad Siyam, and Ahmed Hussain each claimed one, ensuring Bangladesh never looked comfortable. In reply, Pakistan chased the target without any panic. Opener Samir Minhas played a mature and confident innings, remaining unbeaten on 69 and guiding the team home. Usman Khan contributed a steady 27, while Ahmed Hussain added 11 runs. Pakistan reached the target in the 17th over, sealing an eight-wicket victory. With this win, Pakistan knocked out defending champions Bangladesh and secured a spot in the final. Earlier in the day, India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first semi-final. The stage is now set for a high voltage final between Pakistan and India, to be played on Sunday, 21 December, in Dubai. As always, when these two teams meet, expectations are high and the excitement is hard to ignore.
