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Pakistan Shaheens’ Full Journey — Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025

November 24, 2025
7C Report

Tournament Overview

  • The 2025 Asia Cup Rising Stars was organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and held in Doha, Qatar from 14 to 23 November 2025.

  • The format included a group stage followed by knockout stages including semi-finals and final.

  • Pakistan Shaheens were captained by Muhammad Irfan Khan.

  • Pakistan remained undefeated throughout the tournament.

 

Group Stage Matches

  1. Pakistan Shaheens vs Oman (14 Nov 2025)

    • Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha.

    • Pakistan scored 220 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs, Oman scored 180 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs.

    • Player of the match was Maaz Sadaqat.

    • Ubaid Shah took 3 wickets giving 29 runs in 3 overs.

  2. Pakistan Shaheens vs India A (16 Nov 2025)

    • India A scored 136 runs all out. Pakistan Shaheens scored 137 runs for 2 wickets in 13.2 overs.

    • Pakistan won by 8 wickets with 40 balls remaining.

    • Player of the match was Maaz Sadaqat.

  3. Pakistan Shaheens vs UAE (18 Nov 2025)

    • UAE was bowled out for 59 runs in 18 overs.

    • Pakistan chased the target in 5.2 overs, scoring 61 runs for 1 wicket.

    • Maaz Sadaqat scored 37 not out off 15 balls, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes.

    • Sufiyan Moqim took 3 wickets for 12 runs in 4 overs. Maaz Sadaqat and Ahmed Daniyal took 2 wickets each.

    • This win secured Pakistan’s semi-final spot and topped Group B.

Knockout Stage

  1. Semi-Final: Pakistan Shaheens vs Sri Lanka A (21 Nov 2025)

    • Pakistan batted first and scored 153 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs.

    • Muhammad Ghazi Ghori scored 39 not out. Maaz Sadaqat scored 23, Ahmed Daniyal scored 22.

    • Sri Lanka A was restricted to 148 runs all out.

    • Sufiyan Moqim took 3 wickets for 12 runs. Saad Masood took 3 wickets for 18 runs. Daniyal, Shahid, and Ubaid Shah also took wickets.

    • Player of the match was Saad Masood.

  1. Final: Pakistan Shaheens vs Bangladesh A (23 Nov 2025)

    • Pakistan batted first and scored 125 runs all out in 20 overs.

    • Saad Masood scored 38 runs from 26 balls. Arafat Minhas scored 25, Maaz Sadaqat scored 23.

    • Bangladesh A scored 125 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs, which led to a Super Over.

    • Pakistan’s bowling: Sufiyan Moqim 3-11, Arafat Minhas 2-5, Maaz Sadaqat 1-7, Saad Masood 1-33.

    • In the Super Over, Bangladesh A scored 6 runs and lost 2 wickets. Ahmed Daniyal took both wickets.

    • Pakistan needed 7 runs to win. Saad Masood hit a four on the third legal ball to secure the victory.

    • Player of the match was Ahmed Daniyal.

    • Player of the tournament was Maaz Sadaqat.

    • This was Pakistan’s third Asia Cup Rising Stars title.

 

Summary & Significance

  • Pakistan Shaheens played 4 matches: 3 in group stage + semi-final + final. 

  • They won all of them, showing complete dominance. 

  • Their success was built on:

    • Explosive batting (Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Masood)

    • Spin bowling strength (Moqim, Minhas, Masood)

    • Big-match temperament, especially in the final Super Over

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