Asia Cup: Ban need 136 runs in must-win clash vs Pak

Opting to bat first, Pakistan were restricted to a modest total, thanks to a disciplined and strategic bowling performance by Bangladesh. The bowlers kept a tight line, applying pressure throughout the innings.

Young leg-spinner Rishad Hossain played a key role, removing Fakhar Zaman for 13 off 20 balls right after the Powerplay, before striking again in his next over to dismiss Hussain Talat for 3. At the 10-over mark, Pakistan were struggling at 46 for 4.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha remained unbeaten on 18 off 21 balls, while Mohammad Haris finished not out on 8 off 5 deliveries, helping Pakistan limp to a competitive but chaseable total.

This match is crucial for both sides, with a place in the final hanging in the balance. A loss for either team would effectively end their Asia Cup campaign, reports UNB. 

Bangladesh Playing XI:

Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (capt & wk), Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan Playing XI:

Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (capt), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed