Before their match against Pakistan in the T20 Asia Cup, Bangladesh captain Jaker Ali said they respect all their opponents. He said they are more concerned about what they can do well.
Historically Bangladesh has struggled against Pakistan in T20s, losing 20 of 25 matches. But they are feeling good after winning a series against Pakistan 2-1 at home in July.
Jaker Ali told reporters they aren’t underestimating anyone. He thinks playing Pakistan twice before will really help them this time.
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Pakistan are coming into this match after a big win against Sri Lanka in the Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup. They won by 5 wickets in a match they had to win.
Even though they didn’t play well, India qualified for the Asia Cup 2025 final by beating Bangladesh by 41 runs in their Super Fours match.
The match between Pakistan and Bangladesh is very important as the winner will go to the final. The match between India and Sri Lanka won’t change the standings.
Here are the squads:
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.
It’s going to be a big match, both teams want to win and go to the final. Fans are planning to watch and support their teams. Asia Cup is always full of surprises and this match will be another one. Both teams have good players and anyone can be the hero of the match. It all depends on who will perform better on the day.
