Pakistan square off against Bangladesh in the 5th Super Four Match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, 25th September. The match is slated to be played at Dubai International Stadium and the scheduled start time is 8:00 PM IST. Ahead of this contest check out the stats, player props, head-to-head record, pitch report, squads, match winner prediction and projection of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan match.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Props
Stats
- The average 1st innings score at Dubai International Stadium is 139 runs.
- Sahibzada Farhan has scored 156 runs for Pakistan in five matches this season.
- Towhid Hridoy has scored 127 runs for Bangladesh in four matches this season.
Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Stadium has generally offered a fair contest between bat and ball in T20Is, though chasing sides have enjoyed an advantage. Out of 117 matches played here, teams batting first have won 53 games, while sides bowling first have claimed 63 victories.
The average first-innings score at the ground is 139, while the second-innings average drops to 123, indicating that run-making can become tougher as the match progresses. The surface usually provides decent assistance to pacers early on, while spinners often come into play in the middle overs.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head to Head Record
Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced off in 25 T20I matches so far. Here, Pakistan has the upper hand with 20 wins while Bangladesh managed to win 5 matches. The last time these two teams met, Pakistan won by 74 runs.
- Matches Played: 25
- Pakistan Won: 20
- Bangladesh Won: 5
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Squads
Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Sahibzada Farhan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Bangladesh Squad: Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Litton Das (c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Winner Prediction
Bangladesh's combination of experienced players like Litton Das and young talents such as Towhid Hridoy and Mahedi Hasan has provided them with the perfect balance in both departments. Their bowlers have been effective in restricting opposition totals, and their batting lineup has shown the ability to chase or set competitive scores under pressure.
On the other hand, Pakistan, despite stars like Sahibzada Farhan, has struggled with consistency in the middle order, which could be crucial in a high-pressure must-win match. With momentum on their side and a complete team effort, Bangladesh looks well-placed to outplay Pakistan and secure a place in the finals.
Our Analysis: Bangladesh is more likely to win.
