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Pakistan vs Bangladesh Prediction is here ahead of the first Super 4 clash in Asia Cup 2023. Bangladesh and Pakistan will go head to head in this Asia Cup 2023 fixture on Wednesday, September 6. The first game of the Super 4 stage will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan are favourites to win this match at 3/5 (1.60) while Bangladesh have bigger odds of 1/1 (2.00).
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup, Super 4
- September 6, 2023 – 9:30 AM GMT
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
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Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is known for its flat pitches where batters have done well, especially in recent times. The average first innings score here reads 252 from 71 ODIs. The number in the last five games goes up to 299.
As for the weather, Lahore is likely to be warm and humid on Wednesday. There’s no threat of rain in this part of the world with the temperature in the mid to high 30 degrees.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Prediction
Bangladesh have won four of the last five encounters against Pakistan but they haven’t met since 2019. Pakistan have a formidable bowling attack which has experience of playing at the venue. They also have a strong batting unit compared to their opponent.
Our Prediction: Pakistan to win this match at 3/5 (1.60).
Top Run-scorer
Babar Azam scored 540 runs in the last 10 games at an average of 60 and is coming off a 151 off 131 against Nepal. Bet on Babar to be Pakistan’s top batter at 2/1 (3.00). Litton Das has made 268 runs in the last eight innings at 45 average. Back him to be the top batter for Bangladesh at 11/4 (3.75).
Our Prediction: Babar Azam to be Pakistan’s top run-scorer at 2/1 (3.00).
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Top Wicket-taker
Haris Rauf has taken 19 wickets from the last eight matches at a strike rate of 20.15. Bet on Rauf to be Pakistan’s best bowler at 9/4 (3.25). Shakib Al Hasan has bowled well in the tournament and could be effective in this game. Back him to be Bangladesh’s top bowler at 3/1 (4.00).
Our Prediction: Haris Rauf to be Pakistan’s top wicket-taker at 9/4 (3.25).
Man of the Match
Babar Azam scored an excellent century in their first group fixture when the team was in a bit of trouble. He has an outstanding record in the fifty-over format and you can back him to be the player of the match at 7/1 (8.00).
Our Prediction: Babar Azam to be the Man of the Match at 7/1 (8.00) odds.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Preview
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh would hope to get a win here as every match is crucial for the final. Here’s a short preview of two sides ahead of their encounter.
Pakistan
Pakistan finished at the top in Group A with one win over Nepal and a no-result against India. They hammered Nepal by 238 runs on the back of top performances from Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed and Haris Rauf. They were in a good position versus the arch rivals before rain intervened.
Pakistan are unlikely to make any changes as they have a settled line-up.
Squad: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Bangladesh
Bangladesh lost their first group game against Sri Lanka by five wickets but bounced back to beat Afghanistan by 89 runs and secure the second spot in Group B. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto scored centuries before bowlers did the job.
Bangladesh will have at least one change with Shanto getting ruled out with injury and Litton Das returning.
Squad: Mohammad Naim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (c), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud
How to Watch Asia Cup 2023 in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
For the fans living in the UK, TNT Sports have the official broadcast rights for the matches of the Asia Cup 2023.
- TNT Sports (TV)
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