The Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage is heating up, and the 5th match will see Pakistan (PAK) lock horns with Bangladesh (BAN) in what promises to be a thrilling contest. Both teams are fighting hard to secure a spot in the final, making this clash crucial for their campaign.

Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh — Super Four, Match 5, Asia Cup 2025
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: Thursday, September 25 at 8:00 PM IST (2:30 PM GMT)
Broadcast / Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, FanCode & YuppTV

Pitch Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

The Dubai pitch traditionally offers balance between bat and ball. Early on, pacers can extract swing under the lights, while spinners often come into play as the game progresses. The average first-innings score here is around 260–280 runs, and chasing has been slightly easier due to the dew factor. Captains winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and take advantage of the conditions.

Match Prediction

This match essentially acts as a virtual semi-final, with the winner advancing to play India in the Asia Cup final.

Strengths & Key Factors:

Pakistan: Strong pace attack with Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, good batting depth, and experience in pressure matches.
Bangladesh: Capable of surprises especially if their top order (Litton Das, Shanto) click, and if their pace/spin bowlers execute well.

Given the historical dominance, form, balanced squad, and likely conditions favoring batters and chasing, Pakistan enter as slight favorites. However, Bangladesh should not be underestimated—with a good start, they can put Pakistan under pressure.

Estimated Winning Chances (Opinion):

Pakistan: ~ 60%
Bangladesh: ~ 40%

If Bangladesh get a strong start and restrict Pakistan’s power hitters, they might pull off an upset. But Pakistan’s consistency and experience give them the edge in my view.

Predicted Playing 11s:

These are speculative lineups based on team form, squad announcements, and reports.

Pakistan (Probable)

Saim Ayub
Sahibzada Farhan
Fakhar Zaman
Salman Ali Agha (c)
Hussain Talat
Mohammad Haris (wk)
Mohammad Nawaz
Faheem Ashraf
Shaheen Afridi
Haris Rauf
Abrar Ahmed Bangladesh (Probable)

Litton Das (c & wk)
Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Towhid Hridoy
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Mushfiqur Rahim
Mahedi Hasan
Shoriful Islam / Nasum Ahmed (or rotation)
Taskin Ahmed
Mustafizur Rahman
Tanzim Hasan Sakib / Parvez Hossain Emon (depending on balance)
Mohammad Saifuddin (or backup bowler)

Head-to-Head Record:

Metric	Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Total Matches	2
Pakistan Wins	20
Bangladesh Wins	5
No Result / Tie	0

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