PAK vs BAN Playing 11: Salman Agha-led Pakistan will square off against Jaker Ali-led Bangladesh in the 5th match of the Super 4s in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 25 at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai.
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to play their final match in the Super Fours stage, and the result of the game could have a major impact on the finalists.
Pakistan and Bangladesh have met on 25 occasions in the shorter format, where the Men in Green have dominated with 20 wins, while Bangladesh has 5 wins.
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, Jaker Ali said, “We would like to bowl first, looks a pretty dry wicket. We have been doing well while bowling first, so we are going with that strategy.”
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“As a bowling unit we have been doing well. We have to bat really well in this match. Before the tournament, we had just decided we’d go out and play for the championship, and we’ll carry the same mindset in this match.”
“We have three changes. Saifuddin, Nasum and Tamim are not playing. Nurul, Taskin and Mahedi are in,” Jaker Ali concluded.
Meanwhile, Salman Agha said, “We wanted to bat first, so it’s okay. Looks a good pitch. Scoreboard pressure is the key. We have defended well after scoring 150-plus. Beating SL was always great. We want to play good cricket and execute our plans.”
“It’s always important playing any final. We want to focus on this game, want to win this game. We want to play good cricket. We are playing with the same side,” concluded Salman Agha.
PAK vs BAN Playing 11
Pakistan Playing 11: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Bangladesh Playing 11: Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali(w/c), Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
