In a jaw-dropping exhibition of power-hitting and composure, Bangladesh stunned Pakistan with a commanding victory in Match 8 of the Asia Cup on September 19, 2025. Bangladesh batted first and tore into the Pakistani attack, with Shakib Al Hasan putting on a batting masterclass. Shakib slammed 75 runs from just 26 balls at a blistering strike rate of 288.46, unleashing a flurry of boundaries that left the Pakistan bowlers helpless. His fireworks, paired with quickfire knocks from Muntin Shahriar (27 off 11) and Liton Das (18 off 11), propelled Bangladesh to an imposing 161/2 in just 10 overs.
Pakistan, chasing 162 under pressure, never found momentum as wickets kept tumbling. Despite a valiant effort from opener Saim Ayub (25 off 9) and Mohammad Rizwan (37 off 17), the rest of the order unraveled against the disciplined Bangladesh attack. Shakib Al Hasan was unplayable with the ball too, conceding just 15 runs and picking up a wicket in his two overs. Pakistan could only manage 116 runs before being bowled out, handing Bangladesh a thumping 45-run win.
The match was filled with electricity, boasting a staggering 277.77 strike rate from Saim Ayub and explosive sixes raining down as Shakib’s batting blitz set the tournament alight. Bangladesh’s all-around brilliance was summed up by Shakib’s Man of the Match performance: 75 explosive runs and economical bowling, making this contest a festival of runs and wickets, and one for the Asia Cup history books.
Check the full match scorecard : Bangladesh vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match 8