The name has only been changed from 'Emerging' to 'Rising Stars'. In fact, the tournament is about cricketers who are outside or around the national team. Everyone has come to play under the name 'A' team. Only the Pakistan 'A' team's uniform name is 'Shahins'. So, Bangladesh 'A' team is going to face this Shaheens in the final of the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha, Qatar today. Earlier in 2019, when the tournament was called Emerging Asia Cup, the Bangladesh team faced this Pakistan in the final at home. The Bangladesh Under-23 team lost in that final of the ODI format.

Today, after so many years, many may have forgotten about that loss; but the opportunity to get the first taste of winning the title has come to Habibur-Ripon Mandal. Although Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been champions twice in this tournament that started in 2013, Bangladesh's success was to be the runner-up six years ago. Five years ago, Bangladesh won the Under-19 World Cup under the leadership of this Akbar Ali. Today, he has the responsibility of bringing the country its first ever champion trophy in the Rising Stars Asia Cup.

One of the strengths of the Bangladesh team is their attacking mentality. They reached the final by defeating Hong Kong, Afghanistan and India in the tournament. Where opener Habibur Rahman Sohan made a record century in 35 balls against Hong Kong. Another opener, Zisan Alam, has also been batting brilliantly throughout the tournament. Jawad, Akbar and Rakibul have a good middle order. And Mehrab Hossain and Abu Haider Rony are there to bat in the slog overs. Mehrab scored 48 runs with six sixes in just 18 balls against India.

Experienced Yasir Ali also took the responsibility of batting at number 8 and finished. Four people in this team have experience playing for the Bangladesh national team. One of them is Yasir Ali. In addition, there are spinner Rakibul Hasan and pace all-rounder Abu Haider Rony. Rakibul is one of the team's most reliable spinners. Along with Mehrab Hossain, he also plays off-spin. However, Ripon Mondal is one of the most reliable pace bowlers. He proved his worth by bowling eight consecutive yorkers in the Super Over against India in the semi-final match. He is currently the best bowler in the tournament with 8 wickets. Along with this, the experienced Abu Haider Rony has also done well. All in all, Bangladesh 'A' team is ready for today's final.

Opponents Pakistan also came to Doha with a balanced team. They defeated Oman, India, United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka in the tournament. Their national team rest spinner Sufian Mukim is the second best with 7 wickets. Another leggie Saad Masood is also at the top of the list with the same wickets. There are a total of three cricketers who played for the Pakistan national team in this team called 'Pakistan Shaheens' with Ahmed Daniel, Irfan Khan, Sufia Mukim. They defeated Sri Lanka in the semi-finals. Their opener Maz Sadqat is in the second best list with 235 runs in 4 matches. He is batting at a strike rate of 185.03. All in all, Doha is looking forward to a great final today.