🏏T20 Asia Cup 2025: PAK vs BD, Match 17, A2 vs B2 - Super 4 @Dubai🏏

🏏T20 Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Match 17, A2 vs B2 - Super 4 at Dubai on 25/09/2025 at 8PM IST🏏

Pakistan take on Bangladesh in virtual semi-final

Pakistan haven't won consecutive games in this tournament but their win over Sri Lanka could spur them on

Mercurial Pakistan v hungry Bangladesh

Pakistan's hot-and-cold campaign meets Bangladesh's hunger in a virtual semi-final to book their spot against India in the Asia Cup 2025 final. Pakistan haven't won two matches in a row in the tournament but despite the hiding against India, they bounced back against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh haven't done too badly in the tournament despite their T20I misgivings in recent years. They have emerged as a young team in transition, now playing with more confidence. But they have a quick turnaround after their defeat to India on Wednesday.

Team news: Will Pakistan leave Saim Ayub out?

Litton Das and Taskin Ahmed are likely to return. Parvez Hossain Emon and Mohammad Saifuddin could make way for them.

Bangladesh (probable): 1 Tanzid Hasan, 2 Saif Hassan, 3 Litton Das (capt & wk), 4 Towhid Hridoy, 5 Shamim Hossain, 6 Jaker Ali, 7 Rishad Hossain, 8 Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 9 Nasum Ahmed, 10 Taskin Ahmed, 11 Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan could bring back Hasan Nawaz or play Khushdil Shah for Saim Ayub, who has tallied only 23 runs in five games in the tournament.

Pakistan (probable): 1 Sahibzada Farhan, 2 Fakhar Zaman, 3 Saim Ayub, 4 Salman Agha (capt), 5 Hussain Talat, 6 Mohammad Haris (wk), 7 Mohammad Nawaz, 8 Faheem Ashraf, 9 Shaheen Shah Afridi, 10 Haris Rauf, 11 Abrar Ahmed

In the spotlight: Rishad Hossain and Shaheen Shah Afridi

Rishad Hossain has answered the big question about legspinners in Bangladesh - whether he can deliver under pressure. After his 14 wickets in last year's T20 World Cup, he has impressed in the Asia Cup as well with six strikes in four games, including a spirited show against India. He took the first two wickets and then ran out the marauding Abhishek. He is growing in his stature as a legspinner and has the most wickets for Bangladesh since his T20I debut.

It is crucial for Pakistan that Shaheen Shah Afridi gets them the early breakthroughs in the Asia Cup. It not only gives them an early advantage but also helps Afridi maintain his rhythm in the match. He has had a decent tournament so far despite his wicketless outings against India. He dismissed both the Sri Lankan openers, Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka, early to set the tone. And his batting lower down the order is also helping him add value to the team.

Pitch and conditions: Win toss, bowl first the Dubai mantra

Really? That is what BD did yesterday.🤔

Anyway, I am feeling bad for BD. They are playing two matches in two days in a row.

The pitch in Dubai continues to be slow and slightly difficult for the side batting first, even though India won batting first against Bangladesh. Teams are likely to field first given the heat as well.

Stats and trivia

• For the first time in his T20I career, Nawaz hasn't bowled for Pakistan in consecutive innings.
• Mustafizur became the fourth bowler to take 150 wickets in T20Is, behind Rashid Khan, Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi.
• Jaker Ali leading Bangladesh in their last match was a first for him in all competitive cricket.

PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 25

PAK Won 20

BAN Won 05

No Result 0

Tied 0

First-ever Fixture September 02, 2007 (PAK Won)

Most-recent Fixture July 24, 2025 (PAK Won)

PAK vs BAN Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Saif Hassan

Bangladesh's opener Saif Hassan has been in stunning form in the tournament so far. Holding the second spot in the list of highest run-getters in the Asia Cup 2025, having amassed 160 runs from three matches at an average of 53.33 and a strike rate of 129.03. Hasan is coming off back-to-back fifties and would like to continue his purple patch in the must-win clash.

Probable Best Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman could be the bowler to watch out for in the match against Pakistan. In five innings, Rahman has bagged eight wickets at an average of 17.25 and has an economy rate of 7.26. The Men in Green will have to be cautious of Rahman's four-over spell.

Today's Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Thank you Raji for the tag

Rooting for BAN to win