Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Pakistan will face Bangladesh for the first time in the Asia Cup. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have won one match each in the Super-4 group stage. This is a crucial match to qualify for the finals. The team that wins today will advance to face India in the final. This match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, at 8:00. In this article, we will explore PAK vs BAN playing 11, pitch reports, and key players' stats.

PAK vs BAN Super Four, Match 5 Match Details:

Pakistan's Team Preview:

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in a do-or-die match and kept their hope alive. Now the question arises whether cricket fans can once again witness a high-voltage drama between India and Pakistan in the final?. In their last game, the Pakistan team, which came out to chase the target, got a great start from both its openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman. 

After that, middle order batters, Mohammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat, steadied the innings, scoring unbeaten 38 and 32 runs respectively to ensure Pakistan's victory. In the bowling section, Shaheen Afridi bowled well and picked up 3 wickets, while Haris Rauf and Hussain Talat took 2 wickets each. Hussain Talat was awarded Man of the Match for his excellent all-around performance.

Pakistan's Key players:

Bangladesh Team Preview: 

Bangladesh has a golden opportunity today to reach the final of this big event, which it would not want to miss at any cost. Bangladesh lost its match to India yesterday, and if it wins against Pakistan today, then it will have to play against India once again in the final. Despite losing the first wicket early, Saif Hassan gave the team a solid start and played a brilliant innings of 69 runs in 51 balls.

After this, except Parvez Hossain Emon, no Bangladeshi batsman could reach double figures, and the entire Bangladeshi team was all out for just 127 runs and lost the match by 41 runs. In the bowling department, Rishad Hossain impressed with the ball and took 2 wickets while Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Hasan Sakib picked up 1 wicket each.

Bangladesh’s Key Players: 

PAK vs BAN Super-4, Match 5 Probable Playing XI

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Haris (WK), Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Jaker Ali Anik (WK/C), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Super 4 Point Table

Scoring pattern at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai:

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is generally favourable for batting. The surface of the pitch is lightly grassed, which can provide some initial assistance to fast bowlers, but over time, the pitch flattens out, providing good opportunities for spinners. Batting is often easier in daytime matches, while nighttime matches can also be affected by dew.

PAK vs BAN  Match Prediction:

It is a do-or-die situation for both teams; whichever team wins today's match will play the final. This match is expected to be very exciting, and considering the recent performance of the Bangladesh team, it cannot be underestimated. However, Pakistan's batting unit is slightly ahead, and due to more experienced fast bowlers, Pakistan is expected to win this match.

PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2025 Squad:

Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Haris (WK), Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf,  Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem

Bangladesh Squad: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Jaker Ali Anik (WK/C), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman,  Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Litton Das, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam