Bangladesh A vs Pakistan A Prediction & Match Preview – Rising Stars Asia Cup Final
Match summary
Our preview of the Bangladesh A vs Pakistan A final at the Asia Cup Rising Stars in Doha: form, key players, likely XIs and weather, plus our pick.
Match details
| Match | Bangladesh A vs Pakistan A, Final |
|---|---|
| Series | ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 |
| Date | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Start time | 2:30 pm GMT / 5:30 pm local |
| Venue | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Pakistan A |
| Toss pick | Bangladesh A |
Match preview
Bangladesh A go into the final with their openers in good touch. Habibur Rahman Sohan has made a century and a fifty in his last four innings and delivered under pressure in the knockout win over India A, while Jishan Alam found his rhythm in the semi-final after a patchy start to the event. The middle order has been less consistent, but SM Meherob’s unbeaten 48 off 18 balls at No. 6 lifted the total to 194 in that semi. Zawad Abrar and Akbar Ali are the other batters who often decide whether Bangladesh reach a competitive score.
Their bowling has been a concern, with Abu Hider Rony and Ripon Mondol struggling for wickets and economy, so Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and Rakibul Hasan carry extra responsibility in the final.
Pakistan A look strong and balanced. Maaz Sadaqat has been excellent at the top, and he and Mohammad Naeem are expected to provide the platform. The middle order was tested in the semi-final for only the second time, with Yasir Khan and Mohammad Faiq struggling to lift the scoring rate, while captain Irfan Khan and Saad Masood offer more at the finish. Sufiyan Muqeem and Maaz Sadaqat are the main wicket-takers, Ahmed Daniyal has found form in his last two games after a poor outing against Oman, and Shahid Aziz remains steady.
The evening start in Doha is expected to be warm and dry, with temperatures around 28 to 30°C and moderate humidity of about 65 to 70 per cent. Skies should be clear to partly cloudy, winds light, and the chance of rain negligible.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–175 | – |
| Second innings | 145–165 | – |
Pakistan A
Pakistan A look the more balanced side, with Maaz Sadaqat in outstanding form and a bowling attack led by Sufiyan Muqeem.
Toss pick: Bangladesh A
FAQ
When is the Bangladesh A vs Pakistan A final?
It is scheduled for 23 November at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, starting at 5:30 pm local time.
Who is Bangladesh A’s key opener?
Habibur Rahman Sohan, who has a century and a fifty in his last four innings and scored runs in the semi-final against India A.
Which Pakistan A batter has been the most prolific?
Maaz Sadaqat, with 235 runs in four innings at a strike rate of about 185.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Bangladesh A
- Habibur Rahman Sohan
- Jishan Alam
- Zawad Abrar
- Akbar Ali
- Mahidul Islam Ankon
- Yasir Ali
- SM Meherob
- Abu Hider Rony
- Rakibul Hasan
- Abdul Gaffar Saqlain
- Ripon Mondol
Pakistan A
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Mohammad Naeem
- Yasir Khan
- Mohammad Faiq
- Irfan Khan
- Arafat Minhas
- Ghazi Ghori
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Shahid Aziz
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Sufiyan Muqeem