Asia Cup Match Prediction | Match 1, Super Four | Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Pakistan will surely be a strong contender for Bangladesh | September 6, 2023

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Analysis

In the opening Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh will meet the home nation Pakistan. In the league stage, Pakistan has been the best team. They have won both of their games and were unfortunate to split the spoils with India in the most recent rain-affected match. Bangladesh will be confident going into this game after their impressive victory against Afghanistan.

Pakistan is in excellent form, and they will have the support of the audience during this match.

The fact that Bangladesh has never defeated Pakistan on Pakistani soil causes the team great concern. To win this game, they must overcome the inconsistent performance of their batting order.

It will be intriguing to watch if Bangladesh can win their first-ever match against Pakistan in Pakistan and flip the tables.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Team Preview & Squads

Pakistan

The only game Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq participated in ended in a loss, so the duo will try to get off to a strong start. Because of the middle order’s success, the team anticipates runs from Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Agha Salman. With the addition of Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi to the batting order, Iftikhar Ahmed played brilliantly against Nepal.  

Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah are in excellent form, and they have a potent pace attack. The pair will try to use the new ball to make early strides. Given their success in the competition, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf will try to control the middle-over scoring pace. A powerful attack for the side is completed by Mohammad Nawaz and Salman.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Agha Salman, Naseem Shah, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf

Bangladesh

Along with Mohammad Naim, Litton Das will make his comeback to the lineup and try to give this game a strong start. With Towhid Hridoy in the middle order, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who was outstanding in the last game, will try to add runs. In the lower middle order, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib, and Afif Hossain provide this batting lineup stability.    

The bowling attack has a challenging challenge in this game, so Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam will need to get off to a strong start with the new ball. With their extensive expertise, Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib will try to exert pressure on the Pakistanis. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Afif Hossain would also aim to put up a strong performance for the side.

Bangladesh Squads

Bangladesh

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Afif Hossain, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Towhid Hridoy, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Naim, Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan vs Bangladesh outfield report

Gaddafi Stadium

Since the ball won’t move much on this dry surface in the afternoon, the wicket would be a favorable one to bat on. As the game went on, batting would get more challenging because spinners could make excellent use of the pitch’s dropping pace. The team that flips will choose to bat first.

Over Lahore, the skies would be clear.

Like in prior games, the pitch will be favorable for batting. The batsmen will be able to perform their strokes freely since the ball will land well on the bat. On this surface, the team batting first will aim to score 300 runs or more.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last 5 matches, Bangladesh has won 4 times, while Pakistan has just one victory.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Prediction

Winning the toss

• Pakistan

Player of the Match

• Pakistan – Haris Rauf

Most runs

• Pakistan – Imam ul Haq
• Bangladesh – Mehidy Hasan

Most wickets

• Pakistan – Haris Rauf
• Bangladesh – Shakib Al Hasan 

Most sixes

• Pakistan – Imam ul Haq
• Bangladesh – Mehidy Hasan

Team Scores Batting First

• Pakistan – 280+
• Bangladesh – 265+

According to the cricket analyzer, Pakistan is more likely to win than Bangladesh due to its bowling and batting strength.

Stay tuned for more thrilling Cricket Match Predictions and action-packed matches as the  Asia Cup 2023 season unfolds.