By Himadullah Sohoo 
The Bangladesh vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours match promises to be a blockbuster as both teams battle for a spot in the grand final against India on Sunday. Scheduled for September 25, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS), this encounter is a must-win for Pakistan, while Bangladesh are eager to win.
Match Context: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours Preview
Pakistan enter this clash under intense pressure. With one win and one loss in their Super Fours campaign, Salman Agha’s men must win to secure a place in the final. Anything less than victory will knock them out. Bangladesh, on the other hand, have already shown resilience in this tournament and can spoil Pakistan’s party by producing a strong all-round performance.
This contest goes beyond points—it’s about pride, momentum, and the opportunity to face arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup 2025 Final.
Recent Form
- Pakistan (Last 5 matches): W ❌ W ❌ W
- Bangladesh (Last 5 matches): NR ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅
Both teams have shown inconsistency, making this a wide-open contest.
Players to Watch
Bangladesh
- Litton Das: 281 runs in his last 10 matches, avg 35.13, SR 136.4. Key at the top.
- Towhid Hridoy: Middle-order stabilizer with 172 runs @ 28.67.
- Taskin Ahmed: 17 wickets in 7 games, SR 9.7; deadly with the new ball.
- Mustafizur Rahman: 13 wickets @ 5.56 economy, Bangladesh’s death-overs king.
Pakistan
- Fakhar Zaman: 277 runs in 10 matches, avg 34.63, SR 133.81; Pakistan’s X-factor.
- Sahibzada Farhan: 219 runs in 10 games, steady but needs to accelerate.
- Abrar Ahmed: 11 wickets @ economy 4.23, Pakistan’s mystery spinner to watch.
- Mohammad Nawaz: 11 wickets @ SR 13.63, reliable in middle overs.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
- 24-Jul-2025 – Pakistan won by 74 runs
- 22-Jul-2025 – Bangladesh won by 8 runs
- 20-Jul-2025 – Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
- 01-Jun-2025 – Pakistan won by 7 wickets
- 30-May-2025 – Pakistan won by 57 runs
Pakistan lead 3–2 in recent battles, but Bangladesh’s wins this year add spice to the rivalry.
Pitch & Conditions – Dubai (DICS)
- A true surface that supports batting under lights.
- Spinners may play a role in the middle overs.
- Dew factor could favor chasing sides.
- Par score: 170–180.
Match Prediction – Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours
Pakistan’s qualification hopes rest on this clash. With Fakhar Zaman in form and Abrar Ahmed thriving in UAE conditions, they enter as favorites. However, Bangladesh’s Taskin-Mustafizur duo can dismantle Pakistan’s batting if early wickets fall.
Prediction: Pakistan have the edge, but expect a close finish.
Zainab Shafiq