In Doha, where contests often stretch beyond skill into the realm of nerve, Pakistan Shaheens crafted a victory that was equal parts collapse and composure, tension and triumph. A final that began with control, drifted into chaos, and ended with clarity — a symmetrical arc befitting the nature of T20 cricket itself.

Pakistan’s total of 126 was modest but defendable. The bowling unit maintained early discipline, with Sufyan Muqeem delivering a spell of precision — 4 overs, 11 runs, 3 wickets — and Ahmad Daniyal matching him both in accuracy and economy with 4–0–11–2. Bangladesh A, troubled from the outset, slid to 96 for 9, and Pakistan stood on the brink of an uncomplicated win.

Yet, as often happens in cricket’s shorter formats, equilibrium shifted suddenly.

The 19th over, entrusted to Shahid Aziz, overturned the calm. Bangladesh’s Abdul Ghaffar Saqlain and Rapon Mandol, with nothing to lose, struck three sixes, taking 20 runs and........

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