Asia Cup 2025 : Saif Hassan plucks a screamer to dismiss Hussain Talat in tense PAK vs BAN encounter

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh clash in the Super Fours at the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai set the stage for a high-stakes virtual semi-final. On September 25 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, both teams faced immense pressure with the winner securing a spot in the final against India. Bangladesh opted to bowl first, putting Pakistan to bat under challenging conditions. From the outset, Bangladesh dominated the proceedings, with their bowlers putting the brakes on Pakistan’s run flow and taking key wickets early in the innings.

One of the defining moments of the match was Bangladesh’s Saif Hassan pulling off a sensational catch that proved pivotal in the contest. At 8.1 overs, Pakistan’s Hussain Talat attempted an aggressive cut shot off bowler Rishad Hossain. The ball was short and wide, presenting Talat with an opportunity to score. However, Talat could not keep the shot down, slicing it high towards backward point. Hassan lunged forward expertly, plucking a screamer inches off the turf to dismiss Talat for a modest 3 runs off 7 balls. This catch lifted Bangladesh immensely, as Hossain celebrated the breakthrough with his second wicket, and Pakistan were left grappling with mounting pressure. Talat had struggled to convert his starts in this match and this brilliant catch by Saif showcased Bangladesh’s discipline in the field and their focus on key moments.

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Pakistan’s innings was marred by a horrendous top-order collapse which left them reeling at 65/ 5 in 13 overs. After losing Sahibzada Farhan early for just 4 runs, Pakistan’s batters found it difficult to build partnerships against a disciplined Bangladesh bowling attack led by Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, and Taskin Ahmed. Fakhar Zaman (13 off 20) showed some resistance but perished at 29 for 3. The wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals, including Salman Agha and Talat, who could contribute only in small doses. The run rate was kept in check effortlessly by Bangladesh’s bowlers, with Hossain not only excelling with the ball but also pulling off two outstanding catches. By the 13th over, Pakistan were struggling to 65/5, with the middle and lower order under immense pressure to salvage the innings. The slow pitch of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Bangladesh’s controlled bowling made scoring difficult, and the spinners and pacers combined to keep Pakistan’s batters on the back foot throughout. This collapse effectively handed Bangladesh a strong advantage in the match, as Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the final hung by a thread.

This virtual knockout scenario added to the intensity, with both teams knowing the winner would face India in the final, while the loser’s campaign would end. Pakistan managed to score 135/8 at the end of their innings.

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