The Final of the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 will be between Pakistan A and Bangladesh A on Sunday, 23rd November 2025, at 8:00 PM (IST) and is a contest between two of the most competitive sides of this tournament as both of the teams have played exceptional cricket in the tournament. The match will be played at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Here’s a look at the pitch conditions, key stats, player props, and match winner prediction for Bangladesh A vs Pakistan A.
Bangladesh A vs Pakistan A Props
Stats
- Maaz Sadaqat scored 235 in 4 games (2nd Highest in the tournament)
- Habibur Rahman Sohan scored 202 runs in 4 games (3rd Highest in the tournament)
- Ripon Mondol took 1 wicket in the semi final & 2 wickets in the super over
West End Park, Doha - Pitch Report
The same pattern follows for the tournament and that is for chasing. The surface at West End Park offered a favorable pitch to the batters in the initial games of the tournament. Team batting 2nd has won repeatedly after the first 2 matches, Pacers can extract good swing and bounce with the new ball, keeping batters on their toes but if bowlers fail to take wickets early on then it is an easy chasing wicket.
Though the team batting 1st has won the last 4 games , the chasing team still has a lot of advantage. As the game goes on, the pitch becomes more settled and better for stroke play, allowing set batters to capitalize and build big scores. In the latter stages, dew often plays a role, making it easier to chase. The chasing team can take their time and plan the chase easily. The team defending could do better if they take early wickets in the middle overs.
The Average first innings score in the West End Park in this tournament is 150 and the pitch helps the team batting 2nd more if the target is below 185. Overall, team chasing is still an advantage in this ground.
Bangladesh A vs Pakistan A Squads
Bangladesh A Squad: Akbar Ali (c), Md. Habibur Rahman, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Ariful Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Ankon (wk), Tofael Ahmed Rayhan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Meherob Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Abu Hidar Rony, Md. Shadin Islam, Zawad Abrar, Md. Abdul Gaffar.
Pakistan A Squad: Irfan Khan (c), Yasir Khan, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Faiq, Maaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori, Muhammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, Arafat Minhas, Mubasir Khan, Shahid Aziz, Sufyan Moqim, Ubaid Shah, Muhammad Salman, Ahmad Daniyal.
Bangladesh A vs Pakistan A Match Winner Prediction
The ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Final between Pakistan A and Bangladesh A promises to be a heavyweight clash, with both teams showcasing top quality cricket throughout the tournament. Pakistan A entered the final as the only unbeaten side, displaying elite consistency with both bat and ball. Their squad has looked balanced, confident, and in complete control during pressure situations, a key advantage heading into a high stakes final.
Bangladesh A, on the other hand, are coming off a thrilling super over victory against India A, a result that highlights their composure and fighting spirit. Their top order has fired at crucial moments, their all-rounders have delivered impact spells, and their bowlers have shown discipline when it mattered most. They may not be unbeaten, but they’ve been battle tested which can be equally dangerous in a final.
When comparing strengths, Pakistan A seem to hold a slight edge due to their depth and stability. Their bowling attack is more threatening, capable of breaking partnerships early and closing out innings effectively. Their batting line up also carries more reliability across all phases of the innings. Bangladesh A will need a strong start with the bat and at least 2-3 early wickets with the ball to put Pakistan under real pressure.
We expect key phases ,especially the middle overs and the final five to shape the outcome. One breakthrough, one partnership, or one short burst of brilliance could tilt the match either way. Both teams look in control and whichever side shines under pressure is likely to emerge victorious.
Our Winner Prediction: Expect Pakistan A to come out on the winning side.
