Agha backs Pakistan to beat India in Asia Cup final
“Agha says Pakistan are “good enough” to beat any side.”
Key points
- Agha says Pakistan are “good enough” to beat any side.
- Bangladesh were held to 124/9 as Pakistan defended 135/8.
- Captain lauds Afridi and Haris Rauf for incisive opening spells.
- Fielding improvements and new-ball discipline seen as keys vs India.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha voiced strong belief in his side’s chances against India in Sunday’s ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 final, saying the team is good enough to beat any opponent. Reflecting on the 11-run win over Bangladesh that secured a place in the decider, he praised the group’s resilience while acknowledging areas for improvement ahead of the title clash in Dubai. Pakistan defended 135/8 after vital contributions from Mohammad Haris (31 off 23), Mohammad Nawaz (25), and Shaheen Shah Afridi (19). The bowlers then closed out the game, dismissing Bangladesh for 124/9. Agha highlighted the new-ball spells from Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf as the turning point and credited the dressing room’s collective effort for pulling Pakistan through a tense finish. The skipper admitted the side was 10–15 runs short but said discipline with the new ball and sustained pressure could tilt the final in Pakistan’s favor. He also pointed to markedly improved fielding standards, attributing the progress to intensive work under the support staff, and said the group is excited and clear about its plans for the title match.
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