Pakistan Duo Storms into Asian Doubles Squash Semifinals

Jun 25, 2025 - 11:57
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Pakistan Duo Storms into Asian Doubles Squash Semifinals

Pakistan's top squash doubles pair, Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman, have secured a coveted spot in the semifinals of the Asian Doubles Squash Championship 2025. Their impressive run at the tournament in Kuching, Malaysia, continued yesterday with a hard-fought victory over South Korea in the quarterfinal.

This significant achievement puts Pakistan firmly in contention for a medal at the prestigious Asian Doubles Squash Championship, a key event for the sport in the region.

Key Details for Fans

  • Who: Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman (Pakistan's squash doubles team).
  • What: Reached the semifinals of the Asian Doubles Squash Championship.
  • When: Quarterfinals played on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Semifinals are scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, June 26, 2025.
  • Where: Kuching, Malaysia (host city of the tournament).
  • Opponent Defeated: South Korea's Jeongmin Ryu and Jaejin Yoo.
  • Next Match: Pakistan will face hosts Malaysia in the semifinals.

Match Highlights 

The second-seeded Pakistani duo demonstrated their formidable partnership to overcome the South Korean challenge. The thrilling quarterfinal match ended with a score of 11-3, 5-11, 11-4 in favor of Pakistan, concluding in 37 minutes. This showcased their resilience, bouncing back strongly after dropping the second game.

"We are very happy to be in the semifinals. It was a tough match, but we played well as a team," stated Nasir Iqbal, expressing the team's satisfaction.

Noor Zaman, the reigning World Under-23 champion, has shown excellent form in the doubles event, complementing Iqbal's experience and strategic play. Their chemistry has been a major factor in their consistent performance throughout the championship.

Road to Semifinals:

Iqbal and Zaman have maintained an unbeaten record, topping their group with convincing wins over the Philippines and Chinese Taipei before entering the knockout stage. Their dominant play has garnered significant attention from squash enthusiasts. For instance, in their group match against Chinese Taipei, they won 11-2, 11-9 in just 11 minutes. They also secured an 11-7, 11-4 victory over the Philippines in the group stage.

The upcoming semifinal clash against Malaysia's Syafiq Kamal and Duncan Lee promises to be an exciting encounter. As hosts, the Malaysian pair will have strong home support, but Pakistan's momentum and form make them strong contenders. Squash fans across Pakistan are eagerly awaiting the match, hoping for a historic run to the final.