Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Pakistan and Bangladesh will compete in the 17th match of the Asia Cup 2025, with high hopes of qualifying for the final.
After playing two games in the Super Four, both teams now hold a win and a loss each. So, the winner of the upcoming match will certainly qualify for the title clash scheduled on Sunday (September 28).
In other words, India’s comfortable victory over Tigers has made this clash like a virtual semi-final contest between PAK and BAN to secure a spot for the epic clash.
Let’s take a look at the recent performance, head-to-head records, weather, and pitch reports, and possible playing XI to predict the Asia Cup 2025 final qualification scenario and the winner of the upcoming match.
PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Match Details
- T20I Number: 3471
- Match Number in Asia Cup 2025: 17
- Super Four Match Number: 04
- Date: September 25
- Day: Thursday
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Seating Capacity: Upto 20,000 Audience Allowed
- Timings: 08 pm (LOCAL) / 06 pm (PKT) / 08:30 pm (BST)
- Live Streaming:
- Rabbithole and Toffee App (Viewers in Bangladesh)
- Tapmad App (Viewers in Pakistan)
- SonyLiv (Viewers in India)
- Broadcast:
- Gazi TV (Viewers in Bangladesh)
- Ten Sports (Viewers in Pakistan)
- Sony Sports Network (Viewers in India)
Pakistan and Bangladesh’s Recent Form in the Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan has been good with their form in the tournament, having faced their only loss against India (in the group stage and Super Four). But the men in green are back to their winning ways after their recent 5-wicket victory against Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, progressed from the group stages after winning two games against Hong Kong and Afghanistan. The Tigers had a great start to the Super Four by defeating the Lankans by 4 wickets. But their Super Fours qualification chances hang by a slim thread after their recent 41-run loss to India.
Head-to-Head Performances of PAK vs BAN: T20 Records and Asia Cup
Pakistan has maintained a clear domination over Bangladesh in T20Is as well as in Asia Cups, and let’s analyze their head-to-head records:
PAK vs BAN T20 Internationals (T20Is)
| Stats | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| Matches Played | 25 | 25 |
| Won | 20 | 05 |
| Highest Total | 203/5 in 20 overs (April 2008) | 196/6 in 20 overs (June 2025) |
| Lowest Total | 110 all-out in 19.3 overs (July 2025) | 85/9 in 20 overs (November 2011) |
| Winnings at Home | 6 | 4 |
| Winnings Away | 6 | 0 |
| Winnings Neutral Venue | 8 | 1 |
PAK vs BAN Asia Cups (ODIs and T20Is)
| Stats | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| Matches Played | 15 | 15 |
| Won | 13 | 02 |
Asia Cup Played in T20I Format (PAK vs BAN)
| Stats | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| Matches Played (in Asia Cup 2016) | 01 | 01 |
| Won | 0 | 01 |
| Highest Total | 129/7 in 20 overs | 131/5 in 19.1 overs |
| Lowest Total | – | – |
| Winnings Batting First | 0 | – |
| Winnings Batting Second | – | 01 |
Asia Cup 2025 Final Qualification Scenario for PAK and BAN
Pakistan, with 2 points and +0.226 net-run-rate (NRR), requires another win to qualify for the final. Likewise, Bangladesh with 2 points and -0.969 NRR are desperate to secure a victory and progress into the final.
In simpler terms, the winner of the upcoming match will face off against India in the Asia Cup 2025 final.
Weather, Pitch Report, and Toss Factor Ahead of PAK vs BAN
Let’s delve further into knowing more about the weather forecast, pitch conditions, and toss-winning captain’s decision at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium:
| Weather | 29 °C to 33 °C |
| Pitch | Spin-Friendly and Favorable for Chasing Teams |
| Toss Winning Captain’s Decision | Bowl First |
What Could be the Strongest Playing XI for Pakistan and Bangladesh?
Pakistan would prefer an unchanged playing XI combination, while Bangladesh is expected to make slight changes for the upcoming match.
Pakistan’s Preferred Playing XI vs Bangladesh
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Saim Ayub | All-Rounder |
| 2. | Sahibzada Farhan | Batter |
| 3. | Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
| 4. | Salman Agha (Captain) | All-Rounder |
| 5. | Hussain Talat | All-Rounder |
| 6. | Mohammad Haris | Wicketkeeper and Batter |
| 7. | Mohammad Nawaz | All-Rounder |
| 8. | Faheem Ashraf | All-Rounder |
| 9. | Shaheen Afridi | Bowler |
| 10. | Haris Rauf | Bowler |
| 11. | Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
Bangladesh Preferred Playing XI vs Pakistan
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Saif Hassan | Batter |
| 2. | Tanzid Hasan Tamim | Batter |
| 3. | Parvez Hossain Emon | Wicketkeeper and Batter |
| 4. | Towhid Hridoy | Batter |
| 5. | Shamim Hossain | All-rounder |
| 6. | Jaker Ali (Captain) | Wicketkeeper and Batter |
| 7. | Mahedi Hasan | All-Rounder |
| 8. | Nasum Ahmed | Bowler |
| 9. | Rishad Hossain | Bowler |
| 10. | Shoriful Islam | Bowler |
| 11. | Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
NOTE: Here, Jaker Ali is the stand-in captain as Litton Das sustained a neck injury and is likely to be ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh? Asia Cup 2025 Match 17 Winner Prediction
Pakistan has higher chances of winning their upcoming match, given their head-to-head records and a comeback after their loss to India.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh is one such team that shouldn’t be overlooked, as they have earlier defeated Pakistan in the T20I Asia Cup 2016. But their lack of intent in batting raises doubts about their qualification chances for the final.
With the unpredictable nature of the T20I format, both teams need to come up with a strong spin bowling attack, aggressive intent from pacers, and an in-depth batting line-up to increase their chances of winning in the forthcoming clash.