Pakistan will be up against Bangladesh in the 7th match of the Asia Cup, 2023 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 6th September 2023 at 03:00 PM IST.
PAK vs BAN (Pakistan vs Bangladesh), Super Four - Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Super Four - Match 1
Date: 6th September 2023
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs BAN (Pakistan vs Bangladesh), Super Four - Match 1 Preview
Pakistan have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Bangladesh have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
Asia Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Asia Cup, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | |||||
| SL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.951 |
| BAN | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.373 |
| AFG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.780 |
| Stage 2 | |||||
| IND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 43 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 where Shaheen Afridi scored the highest fantasy points for Pakistan with 164 match fantasy points while Mustafizur Rahman topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Bangladesh with 144 match fantasy points.
The last match played by Pakistan against India was abandoned. The top fantasy player for Pakistan was Shaheen Afridi who scored 134 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Afghanistan, Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 89 runs. The top fantasy player for Bangladesh was Mehidy Hasan who scored 170 fantasy points.
PAK vs BAN, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 254 runs. The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Temperature is expected to be around 39.62 °C with 24% humidity. 2.25 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
PAK vs BAN, Head to Head
In the 37 matches played between these 2 teams, Bangladesh do not have a good record against Pakistan. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Bangladesh all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Pakistan.
PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 5 | 265 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 151, 60, 53, 0, 1 | - |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 5 | 260 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 5, 13, 91, 61, 90 | - |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 5 | 153 | 30.6 | 0 | 0 | 25, 13, 69, 1, 45 | - |
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a batter and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 265 runs at an average of 53 per match.
- Imam-ul-Haq
Imam-ul-Haq is a batter and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Imam-ul-Haq is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 5, 13, 91, 61, 90 runs averaging 52 per match.
- Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Mushfiqur Rahim is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 25, 13, 69, 1, 45 runs at an average of 30.6 per match.
PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 2, 4, 2, 0 | 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 |
| Haris Rauf | 5 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0, 3, 1, 1, 0 | 2, 0, 5, 1, 2 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 7, 0 | 4, 1, 2, 1, 3 |
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a bowler and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches Shaheen Afridi has taken 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 wickets at an average of 2.2. He has been very successful against this team, taking 6, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches Shaheen Afridi played here and has taken 2, 4 wickets.
- Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf is a bowler and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.
- Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Taskin Ahmed has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2.
PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 32, 5, 39, 25, 15 | 0, 2, 1, 2, 1 |
| Mehidy Hasan | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 112, 5, 0, 25, 5 | 1, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 10 | 2 | 4, 3, 48, 39, 14 | 4, 3, 0, 1, 2 |
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Shakib Al Hasan is a top order left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 116 runs at an average of 23.2 per match.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Mehidy Hasan is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 112, 5, 0, 25, 5 runs at an average of 29.4 per match.
- Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is an all-rounder and has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls leg break and in the recent 5 matches Shadab Khan has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.
PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehidy Hasan | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 112, 5, 0, 25, 5 | 1, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 2, 4, 2, 0 | 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 7, 0 | 4, 1, 2, 1, 3 |
| Shoriful Islam | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 10 | 2 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 5 | 3, 1, 4, 2, 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 5 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0, 3, 1, 1, 0 | 2, 0, 5, 1, 2 |
| Naseem Shah | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 10, 18, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 1, 2, 1 |
The top-point getters for Pakistan are Shaheen Afridi with 134 match fantasy points, Haris Rauf with 87 match fantasy points and Naseem Shah with 81 match fantasy points.
The top-point getters for Bangladesh are Mehidy Hasan with 170 match fantasy points, Taskin Ahmed with 116 match fantasy points and Shoriful Islam with 101 match fantasy points.
PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 5 | 265 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 151, 60, 53, 0, 1 | - |
| Shaheen Afridi | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 2, 4, 2, 0 | 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 32, 5, 39, 25, 15 | 0, 2, 1, 2, 1 |
| Mehidy Hasan | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 112, 5, 0, 25, 5 | 1, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 5 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0, 3, 1, 1, 0 | 2, 0, 5, 1, 2 |
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a batter and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 151, 60, 53, 0, 1 runs at an average of 53 per match.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a bowler and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Shaheen Afridi bowls left-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 6, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Shaheen Afridi has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order batter, who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches Shakib Al Hasan has scored 116 runs at an average of 23.2 per match.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter and in the recent 5 matches this player has scored 112, 5, 0, 25, 5 runs at an average of 29.4 per match.
- Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf is a bowler and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Haris Rauf is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.
PAK vs BAN Squad Information
Bangladesh (BAN) Squad: Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Anamul Haque, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Naim and Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Usama Mir, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Tayyab Tahir, Abdullah Shafique, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Wasim
PAK vs BAN Possible Playing XI
Bangladesh (BAN) Possible Playing XI: Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Shamim Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan and Afif Hossain
Pakistan (PAK) Possible Playing XI: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman and Mohammad Nawaz
PAK vs BAN Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Naim
All-Rounders: Mehidy Hasan, Shadab Khan and Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi and Taskin Ahmed
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-Captain: Shaheen Afridi
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