Mohsin Naqvi praises Pakistan Shaheens (Source: @Cricket_World/x.com, @khelshel/x.com)
In the cricket world, there is no rivalry like India-Pakistan, as whenever the arch-rivals meet, the thrills touch the sky. But in the last clash of the ongoing Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, the Indian fans had a heartbreak.
Facing the rivals, India A faced a heartbreaking 8-wicket defeat. Following the emphatic win, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi lauded the rising stars for their commanding, fearless performance.
Naqvi applauds Pakistan’s triumph over India
The India–Pakistan cricketing story has always been a timeless rivalry, but with current international tensions adding extra heat, every clash now feels even more dramatic. As both sides were set to face each other on the big stage of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, the thrills are already high, but the Men in Blue faced a massive heartbreak.
On the big stage, Pakistan Shaheens chased down the target in just 13.2 overs and sealed a dominating 8-wicket victory. Following the emphatic triumph, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi hailed the team’s impressive show against their arch-rivals.
“What a proud moment for Pakistan and for the Board today! Our Pakistan Sheheens defeated India A by 8 wickets, chasing down the target in 13.2 runs. A dominant, fearless, and unforgettable performance in the Asia Cup Rising Stars Tournament in Doha. Superb cricket by our young guns, the future of Pakistan is shining bright. Congratulations to the nation!” he wrote on social media.
Pakistan Shaheens finally break through against India
Over the past few years, Pakistan has faced consecutive heartbreaks as India handed it some shameful defeats. As the Men in Green were in a hunt for a dominating victory over India, Pakistan Shaheens grabbed the attention. On the grand stage of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, they seized control early against India A.
Bowling first, the Men in Green kept the rivals under the belt, and Shahid Aziz led the bowling attack with three wickets in 24 runs. Saad Masood and Maaz Sadaqat secured 2 wickets each and restricted the India A side to 136 runs.
Chasing the target, Maaz Sadaqat shone with the bat. Despite a few early hiccups, he took full control of the innings, crafting a gritty, unbeaten 79 off 47 balls studded with seven fours and four sixes. Pakistan wrapped up the target within just 13.2 overs, and they registered a dominating 8-wicket victory against India A.

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