DUBAI: In a do-or-die match of the T20 Cricket Asia Cup, presently underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the fifth match of the Super Fours stage at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today.
Today’s match will determine which team goes on to play the final of the tournament against India on Sunday.
On the other hand, team Pakistan is determined to take on India in the final so that it could make amends for its defeats at the hands of the latter twice in the tournament.
Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has said that Pakistan will lift the cup after beating India in the final.
Pakistan’s win against Sri Lanka on Tuesday brightened up its prospects for further progress in the event.
Their bowling attack looked in top rhythm and will be important once again.
On the other hand, Bangladesh suffered a setback against India.
Litton Das and Mahedi Hasan’s expected return could strengthen their chances.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has been a batsman-friendly venue in recent matches of the ongoing competition.
While scoring in the middle overs has been challenging, batters have found it easier to play freely during the power play and the death overs.
Bowlers who are inconsistent or deliver poor balls have been punished, and a similar trend is expected in the upcoming clash.
SQUADS
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufyan Moqim.
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
