The Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage reaches a thrilling juncture as Pakistan and Bangladesh clash in a high-stakes encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, September 25. With India already securing a place in the final, this penultimate Super Four match will decide which side joins Suryakumar Yadav’s men in the summit clash.
Head-to-Head Record: Pakistan Dominates Bangladesh in T20Is
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Historically, Pakistan has held the upper hand against Bangladesh in T20 cricket. Out of 25 T20I encounters, Pakistan has claimed 20 victories, leaving Bangladesh with only five wins. While the Tigers have shown flashes of brilliance, the Green Shirts enter this Super Four clash as favorites, backed by a mix of experience and momentum from their recent 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
Key players in this rivalry:
Litton Das: Bangladesh’s leading batter against Pakistan with 227 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 125.41.
Mohammad Haris: Pakistan’s power-hitter with 219 runs in just 7 innings, striking at 175.20.
Taskin Ahmed: Bangladesh pacer with 14 wickets in 11 T20Is against Pakistan.
Pitch and Ground Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The Dubai pitch traditionally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early movement under lights favors pacers, while spinners gain traction in the middle overs due to the dry surface. The outfield is slightly sluggish, making the powerplay crucial for both teams. Toss-winning captains may prefer to bowl first to exploit early swing, while chasing under lights often proves advantageous.
Ground stats to watch:
Highest team score at Dubai: India – 212/2 vs Afghanistan (2022)
Lowest team score: West Indies – 55 all out vs England (2021)
Pakistan’s record in Dubai: 36 T20Is, 19 wins, 16 losses, 1 tie
Bangladesh’s record in Dubai: 6 T20Is, 3 wins, 3 losses
Pakistan Team Form and Key Players
Pakistan’s campaign in Asia Cup 2025 has been a mix of setbacks and comebacks. After losing their opening Super Four match to India, they bounced back with a clinical 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka. Shaheen Afridi starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 27 runs, while Mohammad Nawaz (38 off 24)* and Hussain Talat (32 off 30)* steered Pakistan home with composure.
Players to watch:
Fakhar Zaman: 274 runs in 14 T20Is at Dubai
Saim Ayub: Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in this tournament with 6 wickets
Shaheen Afridi: 6 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 7.54
Bangladesh Team Form and Key Players
Bangladesh’s journey has been marked by resilience. Their thrilling 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka showcased their fighting spirit, though their hopes were dented by a 41-run loss to India. Saif Hassan was the standout with 69 off 51, but it wasn’t enough to chase 168.
Key performers for Bangladesh:
Litton Das: Captain and top-order batter; 61 runs in 4 matches at Dubai
Mustafizur Rahman: 8 wickets in Asia Cup 2025 so far, economy 7.26
Taskin Ahmed: 1 wicket away from 100 T20I wickets; vital for early breakthroughs
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
Statistical Highlights and Records on the Line
This high-stakes match also presents opportunities for players to etch new records:
Salman Agha: Needs 5 fours to reach 50 T20I boundaries
Mohammad Haris: 3 fours away from 50 career boundaries
Litton Das: Needs 2 fours to reach 250 T20I boundaries
Taskin Ahmed: 1 wicket away from 100 T20I wickets
With a do-or-die scenario, every run, wicket, and tactical decision matters. Pakistan looks to leverage its historical dominance, while Bangladesh will rely on grit and key performers to challenge the odds.
Match Prediction: While Pakistan enters as favorites given form and head-to-head stats, Bangladesh’s fighting spirit ensures this Super Four clash promises edge-of-the-seat action for cricket fans worldwide.