{
  "id": 11132019,
  "title": "Pakistan Qualifies for Asian Games Cricket Final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pakistan-qualifies-for-asian-games-cricket-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:59:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/01/pakistan-qualifies-for-asian-games-cricket-final/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan qualified for the Asian Games Cricket final after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets. In a rain-shortened 13-over match at Korogi Sports Club, Pakistan successfully chased down a target of 112. The team overcame an early collapse, with captain Sahibzada Farhan falling for a duck and Maaz Sadaqat departing for 15 off seven balls. Saim Ayub turned the game around with a stellar performance of 21 off just 12 deliveries, including two sixes and a four. Mustafizur Rahman dismissed Ayub in the fourth over. Despite Usman Khan's early exit for 53/4, Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz put on an unbeaten 69-run partnership from 32 balls, securing the win for Pakistan. Samad scored an unbeaten 30 off 15 deliveries, while Nawaz remained not out on 27 off 22 balls. Bangladesh's bowlers, including Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, and Nasum Ahmed, each claimed a wicket. Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and opted to field due to the wet outfield. Bangladesh scored 111/7 after bouncing back from a challenging start, with Sufiyan Muqeem and Hridoy providing key contributions. Muqeem was the leading bowler for Pakistan with three wickets for 26 runs.",
  "summary": "Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semifinal of the Asian Games men’s cricket competition at Korogi Sports … Read More The post Pakistan Qualifies for Asian Games Cricket Final appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}