PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Clash of Titans - Pakistan vs Bangladesh

PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Clash of Titans - Pakistan vs Bangladesh

PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Clash of Titans - Pakistan vs Bangladesh

A Look at the Super Fours Showdown : 

The Asia Cup 2023 is in full swing, and cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the Super Fours stage. In this article, we will dive into their head-to-head records, the pitch report, weather updates, and the probable playing XIs for this thrilling encounter.

Bangladesh's Rocky Start :

On the other side of the spectrum, Bangladesh's journey kicked off with a lackluster batting performance against Sri Lanka, resulting in a score of just 164. Although Shakib al Hasan fought valiantly, they suffered a five-wicket defeat. Their second fixture against Afghanistan saw them fail to chase a challenging target of 335 runs.

Pakistan's Strong Start : 

Pakistan began their Asia Cup campaign with a resounding victory, defeating Nepal by a whopping 238 runs. Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed stole the show with centuries, while Shadab Khan spun his magic with four crucial wickets. However, their second match against India was interrupted by rain, forcing it to be called off.

Head-to-Head Rivalry : 

Before the highly anticipated clash, let's take a look at the historical record between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Asia Cup matches. Out of 14 encounters, Bangladesh has secured victory in 2, while Pakistan has triumphed in 12.

Weather Update : 

The weather forecast for this epic showdown is promising, with clear skies and temperatures ranging from 26 to 38 degrees Celsius.

The Gaddafi Stadium Pitch : 

The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is known to favor batsmen, promising a high-scoring match. However, there might be some assistance for pace bowlers, adding an exciting dimension to the game.

Match Details : 

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Match 7, Asia Cup 2023

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 6, 03:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app, and website

Get ready for an intense battle as Pakistan and Bangladesh go head to head in this Asia Cup 2023 clash. Cricket fans, mark your calendars for September 6th; this is one match you won't want to miss!

Probable Playing XIs : 

Here are the likely lineups for both teams:

Pakistan (PAK): Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Imam-ul-Haq, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

Bangladesh (BAN): Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (C), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud

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