365telugu.com online news,Dubai,September,26th,2025: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has sent a strong message to India ahead of the Asia Cup final, following his team’s hard-fought 11-run victory over Bangladesh in the Super 4s stage.
Pakistan Hold Nerve Against Bangladesh
Chasing just 135, Bangladesh fell short as Pakistan’s bowlers rose to the occasion with crucial spells. The low-scoring thriller tested Pakistan’s resilience, and Agha credited his team’s fighting spirit.
“If you win these kinds of games, then we must be a special team,” he remarked at the post-match presentation.
While acknowledging that batting remains an area of concern, Agha expressed confidence that his team will be sharper and better prepared for the title clash.
Shaheen Afridi Steals the Show
The skipper reserved special praise for Shaheen Shah Afridi, whose all-round brilliance (19 off 13 with the bat and 3/17 with the ball) earned him the Player of the Match award.
“Shaheen is a special player, someone who always delivers when the team needs him,” Agha said.
He also highlighted Pakistan’s improved fielding, crediting extra training sessions for boosting agility and consistency on the field.
Confident Ahead of the India Clash
Looking forward to the final, Agha struck a confident tone:
“We know what we need to do. We are a good enough team to beat anyone, and we will come on Sunday and try to beat them.”
His words carried both respect for India and conviction in Pakistan’s ability to rise to the occasion.
Bangladesh’s Take
Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s stand-in skipper Jaker Ali admitted their defeat was largely due to a poor batting display, despite commendable efforts from their bowlers. He noted the team will focus on addressing batting flaws in upcoming assignments.