Bangladesh and Pakistan will play the first match of the Super 4 round at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The two teams will be facing each other in the ODI format after nearly four years. The last time they met in the 50-over format was at the 2019 ODI World Cup.
Pakistan have announced the playing XI for the match already. The XI is the same which played against India but there’s just one different – Faheem Ashraf has replaced Mohammad Nawaz.
Pakistan became the first team to qualify for the Super 4 round. They defeated Nepal comprehensively in their first game and then displayed a brilliant bowling performance against India before the match was called off due to rain. Bangladesh, on the other hand, defeated Afghanistan by 89 runs in their last game after losing their tournament opener to Sri Lanka. After setting a target of 335, Bangladesh bowled out Afghanistan for 245.
Historically, Bangladesh have won 32 of the 37 ODI matches against Afghanistan. But they have lost four of the last five.
Ahead of the match between Bangladesh and Pakistan here’s all you need to know.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Injury Update
Pakistan do not have any injury concerns. But they have replaced Mohammed Nawaz with Faheem Ashraf in the playing XI. For Bangladesh, in form batter Najmul Hosain Shanto has flown back home due to injury, while Litton Das has joined the team in Pakistan.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Predicted XI
Pakistan Predicted XI
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Bangladesh Predicted XI
Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Date & Time: September 6, 3.30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Fantasy Team
Wicket-keepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, Imam Ul Haq, T Hridoy
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Shadab Khan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Lahore Weather and Pitch Report
The weather in Lahore will be pleasant and the sky clear. There is no chance of rain interrupting the game.
The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium will provide support to the batsmen, as was seen in the first two matches as well. The captain winning the toss will opt to bat first.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023 Broadcast details
The Asia Cup match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be live on the Star Sports network as far as TV is concerned.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Streaming
Disney + hotstar has picked up streaming rights of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match. The toss will take place at 3.00 PM IST.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI matches head-to-head
| Matches Played | 37 |
| Matches won by Bangladesh | 5 |
| Matches won by Pakistan | 32 |
| Matches Drawn | 0 |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Prediction
While Pakistan is a stronger team on paper, it is interesting to note that Bangladesh have won four of the last five matches between the two sides, although the last of these wins came way back in 2019. Both sides have some experienced players but going by recent form, Pakistan are the favourites to win this game.
