"Once Pakistan took the field after posting a meagre total of 135-8 in 20 overs, Afridi put on an authoritative display of fast bowling by picking up two wickets in his first two overs and ended with match figures of 3-17 in four overs. Fellow pacer Haris Rauf contributed with three wickets of his own, two of which helped wrap up Bangladesh's innings, while part-time slow left-arm bowler Saim Ayub bowled a tidy spell of 2-16 from four overs."
"Bangladesh opener Saif Hasan (18) formed brief partnerships with Mahedi Hasan (11) and Nurul Hasan (16) but none of the batting stands lasted long enough to see the team through. Some late resistance by lower middle order batter Shamim Hossain (30) briefly raised the hopes of Bangladeshi fans, but once Shamim became Afridi's third victim in the 17th over, Pakistan became clear favourites to wrap up the win."
Pakistan set 135-8 in 20 overs and defended the total to beat Bangladesh by 11 runs in Dubai, earning a final against India. Shaheen Shah Afridi took 3-17, including two early wickets, and Haris Rauf also claimed three wickets. Saim Ayub finished with 2-16. Bangladesh collapsed while chasing 136, ending 124-9. Saif Hasan (18), Mahedi Hasan (11), Nurul Hasan (16) and Shamim Hossain (30) offered brief resistance, while Rishad Hossain scored 16 with two fours and a six. Taskin Ahmed removed Sahibzada Farhan early and Mahedi dismissed Saim Ayub.
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