Asia Cup has intense cricket rivalries in the subcontinent. Bangladesh Pakistan matches are intense, unpredictable and competitive. Pakistan has won most of the time but Bangladesh has improved a lot and many matches are close.
BAN vs PAK Head to Head record
Bangladesh and Pakistan have played each other 15 times in the Asia Cup. Pakistan has won 13 and Bangladesh has won 2. Though Pakistan has won most of the time, Bangladesh has played well recently. They had memorable wins in 2016 and 2018.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan in Asia Cup Head to Head record
| Stat | Bangladesh | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 15 | 15 |
| Wins | 2 | 13 |
| Losses | 13 | 2 |
| No Result / Abandoned | 0 | 0 |
| Winning Percentage | 13.33% | 86.67% |
Few important matches of Bangladesh vs Pakistan in Asia Cup
Here are some of the most interesting matches between these teams in Asia Cup:
- 2012 (Mirpur): Pakistan won by 2 runs and prevented Bangladesh from winning their first Asia Cup title.
- 2014 (Dhaka): Pakistan scored 327 with 1 ball left thanks to Shahid Afridi.
- 2016 (Mirpur): Bangladesh won by 5 wickets and knocked Pakistan out of the tournament.
- 2018 (Abu Dhabi): Bangladesh won by 37 runs and showed how much they have improved.
Match Results: Bangladesh vs Pakistan in Asia Cup
| Year | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pakistan | 7 wickets | Gaddafi Stadium |
| 2018 | Bangladesh | 37 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 2016 | Bangladesh | 5 wickets | Mirpur |
| 2014 | Pakistan | 3 wickets | Dhaka |
| 2012 | Pakistan | 2 runs | Mirpur (Final) |
| 2010 | Pakistan | 139 runs | Dambulla |
| 2008 | Pakistan | 10 wickets | Karachi |
| 2004 | Pakistan | 76 runs | Colombo |
| 2004 | Pakistan | 6 wickets | Colombo |
| 2000 | Pakistan | 233 runs | Dhaka |
| 1997 | Pakistan | 109 runs | Colombo |
| 1995 | Pakistan | 6 wickets | Sharjah |
| 1988 | Pakistan | 173 runs | Dhaka |
| 1986 | Pakistan | 7 wickets | Colombo |
What to expect
In Asia Cup 2025 both teams will want to win. Pakistan will try to win and Bangladesh will try to get closer and maybe change the story.
Fans can expect more exciting matches as Bangladesh improves in Asian cricket. With their recent good form the next Bangladesh vs Pakistan match will be another good one.
