In a concerning moment early on Day 1 of the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan, fast bowler Hasan Ali was briefly taken off the field after a worrying fall during his follow-through while going for a catch. The incident left him visibly shaken, with the pacer immediately holding his head after hitting the turf. Pakistan’s medical staff quickly attended to him and he was taken off the ground on a stretcher as a precautionary measure, however, Hasan later made his way back onto the field and resumed his bowling spell.&nbsp;&nbsp;The incident took place on the penultimate delivery of the eighth over when Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim tried to play across the line but instead got a leading edge.&nbsp;The ball popped back toward the bowler’s right, prompting Hasan to dive in an effort to complete the catch, but he lost balance in the process and landed heavily. Salman Agha stepped in to finish the over for Pakistan.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-can-csk-still-reach-playoffs-after-loss-to-lsg-1778914441349">IPL 2026: Can CSK still reach playoffs after loss to LSG?</a><h2>Watch the video&nbsp;</h2>

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Earlier, Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and chose to field first, aiming to level the two-match series after a 104-run defeat in the opening Test in Dhaka. The team made three changes, bringing back Babar Azam, Khurram Shahzad and Sajid Khan.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rishabh-pant-penalised-after-lsg-s-victory-against-csk-here-s-why-1778921744126">IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant penalised after LSG’s victory against CSK - Here’s why</a>&nbsp;Bangladesh also made adjustments, handing a debut to Tanzid Hasan Tamim while dropping Shadman Islam and replacing Ebadot Hossain with Shoriful Islam.<h3>Playing XIs</h3>Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana&nbsp;Pakistan: Azan Awais, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Abdullah Fazal, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Khurram Shahzad, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Abbas

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali sustained a head injury while attempting to take a catch.

In a concerning moment early on Day 1 of the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan, fast bowler Hasan Ali was briefly taken off the field after a worrying fall during his follow-through while going for a catch. The incident left him visibly shaken, with the pacer immediately holding his head after hitting the turf. Pakistan’s medical staff quickly attended to him and he was taken off the ground on a stretcher as a precautionary measure, however, Hasan later made his way back onto the field and resumed his bowling spell. The incident took place on the penultimate delivery of the eighth over when Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim tried to play across the line but instead got a leading edge. The ball popped back toward the bowler’s right, prompting Hasan to dive in an effort to complete the catch, but he lost balance in the process and landed heavily. Salman Agha stepped in to finish the over for Pakistan. Also Read - IPL 2026: Can CSK still reach playoffs after loss to LSG? Watch the video

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali sustained a head injury while attempting to take a catch.

PAK vs BAN: Injury scare for Hasan Ali as pacer leaves field on stretcher - WATCH

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalised Pakistan 40 per cent of their match fee and docked eight points in the ICC World Test Championship after the team was found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate during the opening Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The sanction was imposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, teams are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over not completed within the stipulated time. Consequently, Pakistan received a total fine of 40 per cent.&nbsp;Additionally, Article 16.11.2 of the World Test Championship regulations states that sides lose one championship point for each over short, resulting in Pakistan being docked eight points from their tally.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wion-decodes-ipl-2026-whats-going-wrong-with-punjab-kings-can-they-still-make-playoffs-1778834975054">WION DECODES - IPL 2026 | What's going wrong with Punjab Kings - can they still make playoffs?</a>&nbsp;Pakistan skipper Shan Masood accepted the offence and the proposed sanction, eliminating the need for an official hearing.&nbsp;The charge was brought by on-field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Kumar Dharmasena, along with third umpire Allahuddien Palekar and fourth umpire Gazi Sohel.&nbsp;The disciplinary action followed Bangladesh’s memorable 104-run win, their first Test victory over Pakistan on home soil. Set a target of 268, Pakistan look in control at 119/3 with debutant Abdullah Fazal and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha at the crease.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pga-championship-why-was-garrick-higgo-penalised-golfer-pays-for-mistake-with-two-stroke-penalty-1778829233540">PGA Championship | Why was Garrick Higgo penalised during Round 1?</a>&nbsp;However, Fazal’s wicket in the 32nd over sparked a collapse, as Pakistan lost six wickets for only 44 runs before being dismissed for 163.&nbsp;Earlier, Bangladesh made 413 in their first innings, thanks to a century from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and a well-made 91 by Mominul Haque.&nbsp;Pakistan responded with 386, highlighted by a debut ton from Azan Awais, while Fazal and Mohammad Rizwan also chipped in with valuable runs.&nbsp;Following the result, Bangladesh climbed to sixth place in the WTC 2025-27 table with 16 points and a 44.44 win percentage from three matches. Pakistan, meanwhile, dropped to seventh with 12 points and a 33.33 win percentage after having one win and two defeats in their opening three matches.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted the breach and accepted the proposed penalty.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalised Pakistan 40 per cent of their match fee and docked eight points in the ICC World Test Championship after the team was found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate during the opening Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The sanction was imposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, teams are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over not completed within the stipulated time. Consequently, Pakistan received a total fine of 40 per cent. Additionally, Article 16.11.2 of the World Test Championship regulations states that sides lose one championship point for each over short, resulting in Pakistan being docked eight points from their tally. Also Read - WION DECODES - IPL 2026 | What's going wrong with Punjab Kings - can they still make playoffs? Pakistan skipper Shan Masood accepted the offence and the proposed sanction, eliminating the need for an official hearing. The charge was brought by on-field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Kumar Dharmasena, along with third umpire Allahuddien Palekar and fourth umpire Gazi Sohel. The disciplinary action followed Bangladesh’s memorable 104-run win, their first Test victory over Pakistan on home soil. Set a target of 268, Pakistan look in control at 119/3 with debutant Abdullah Fazal and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha at the crease. Also Read - PGA Championship | Why was Garrick Higgo penalised during Round 1? However, Fazal’s wicket in the 32nd over sparked a collapse, as Pakistan lost six wickets for only 44 runs before being dismissed for 163. Earlier, Bangladesh made 413 in their first innings, thanks to a century from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and a well-made 91 by Mominul Haque. Pakistan responded with 386, highlighted by a debut ton from Azan Awais, while Fazal and Mohammad Rizwan also chipped in with valuable runs. Following the result, Bangladesh climbed to sixth place in the WTC 2025-27 table with 16 points and a 44.44 win percentage from three matches. Pakistan, meanwhile, dropped to seventh with 12 points and a 33.33 win percentage after having one win and two defeats in their opening three matches.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted the breach and accepted the proposed penalty.

Pakistan penalised in WTC standings for slow over-rate in Mirpur Test

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das spoke about the controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha during the second ODI against Pakistan on Mar 13. Litton said the dismissal was completely within the rules and that Bangladesh had every right to take the wicket. The moment happened in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings and that time, Agha and Mohammad Rizwan were building a good partnership after Mehidy Hasan Miraz chose to field first.&nbsp;On the fourth ball of the over, Rizwan gently pushed the ball towards the bowler’s right side and Miraz tried to stop it with his boot during his follow-through and accidentally collided with Agha at the non-striker’s end. The ball stopped close to them and Agha stepped out of his crease. Thinking the play had ended, he bent down to pick up the ball and return it to Miraz.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/life-after-cricket-ashes-hero-england-mark-wood-hints-at-retirement-amid-knee-injury-recovery-1773478777893">‘Life after Cricket’: Ashes hero Mark Wood hints at retirement amid injury recovery</a>&nbsp;However, Miraz quickly picked up the ball and threw it underarm at the non-striker’s stumps while Agha was still outside his crease. Miraz appealed immediately and on-field umpire Tanvir Ahmed referred the decision to the TV umpire. After checking the replay, the third umpire ruled Agha run out because the ball was still in play and his bat was not inside the crease.&nbsp;Agha, who had scored 64 runs from 62 balls, was clearly unhappy with the decision and exchanged words with Miraz. The situation became tense for a moment when Litton also got involved, but Rizwan stepped in to calm things down.&nbsp;After the match, Litton defended Bangladesh’s decision and said that the team was playing a international match and not a friendly or charity game.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smackdown-results-march-13-randy-orton-turns-heel-on-cody-rhodes-drew-mcintyre-quits-wwe-wrestlemania-42-1773471377850">SmackDown Results: Randy Orton turns heel on Rhodes; Drew McIntyre quits WWE</a>&nbsp;“First of all, no one came here to play a charity league; this is an international match,” said Litton, as quoted by Daily Star Bangladesh.&nbsp;During the broadcast, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja said the decision affected the spirit of the game and Agha had only tried to help the bowler and did not expect to be run out.&nbsp;“Although it is out according to the rules, sportsmanship has been severely affected here. The batter had gone to help the bowler. He did not expect that he would be run out for it,” said Raja.&nbsp;Litton disagreed with that view and said the dismissal followed the rules and that the players believed a legal wicket should count.&nbsp;“Since the dismissal is within the rules, I don’t see from any angle that sportsmanship was compromised. Everyone is entitled to their own personal opinion. But as players, we felt that an out is an out,” Litton added.&nbsp;Later, Agha shared his thoughts during the press conference and accepted that Miraz’s action was legal but said he personally would have acted differently.&nbsp;"I think sportsman spirit has to be there," Agha said at the press conference. "What he (Mehidy) has done is in the law. I think if he thinks it's right, it's right, but if you ask me my perspective, I would have done differently. I would have gone for sportsman spirit. We haven't done this type of thing previously, we would never do that in the future as well," said Agha.

During the press conference, Salman Agha shared his thoughts and accepted that Miraz’s action was legal but said he personally would have acted differently.

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das spoke about the controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha during the second ODI against Pakistan on Mar 13. Litton said the dismissal was completely within the rules and that Bangladesh had every right to take the wicket. The moment happened in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings and that time, Agha and Mohammad Rizwan were building a good partnership after Mehidy Hasan Miraz chose to field first. On the fourth ball of the over, Rizwan gently pushed the ball towards the bowler’s right side and Miraz tried to stop it with his boot during his follow-through and accidentally collided with Agha at the non-striker’s end. The ball stopped close to them and Agha stepped out of his crease. Thinking the play had ended, he bent down to pick up the ball and return it to Miraz. Also Read - ‘Life after Cricket’: Ashes hero Mark Wood hints at retirement amid injury recovery However, Miraz quickly picked up the ball and threw it underarm at the non-striker’s stumps while Agha was still outside his crease. Miraz appealed immediately and on-field umpire Tanvir Ahmed referred the decision to the TV umpire. After checking the replay, the third umpire ruled Agha run out because the ball was still in play and his bat was not inside the crease. Agha, who had scored 64 runs from 62 balls, was clearly unhappy with the decision and exchanged words with Miraz. The situation became tense for a moment when Litton also got involved, but Rizwan stepped in to calm things down. After the match, Litton defended Bangladesh’s decision and said that the team was playing a international match and not a friendly or charity game. Also Read - SmackDown Results: Randy Orton turns heel on Rhodes; Drew McIntyre quits WWE “First of all, no one came here to play a charity league; this is an international match,” said Litton, as quoted by Daily Star Bangladesh. During the broadcast, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja said the decision affected the spirit of the game and Agha had only tried to help the bowler and did not expect to be run out. “Although it is out according to the rules, sportsmanship has been severely affected here. The batter had gone to help the bowler. He did not expect that he would be run out for it,” said Raja. Litton disagreed with that view and said the dismissal followed the rules and that the players believed a legal wicket should count. “Since the dismissal is within the rules, I don’t see from any angle that sportsmanship was compromised. Everyone is entitled to their own personal opinion. But as players, we felt that an out is an out,” Litton added. Later, Agha shared his thoughts during the press conference and accepted that Miraz’s action was legal but said he personally would have acted differently. "I think sportsman spirit has to be there," Agha said at the press conference. "What he (Mehidy) has done is in the law. I think if he thinks it's right, it's right, but if you ask me my perspective, I would have done differently. I would have gone for sportsman spirit. We haven't done this type of thing previously, we would never do that in the future as well," said Agha.

During the press conference, Salman Agha shared his thoughts and accepted that Miraz’s action was legal but said he personally would have acted differently.

'No one came here to play a charity league': Litton Das reacts to Salman Agha’s controversial run-out

Pakistan bounced back strongly to level the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh with a 128-run victory in the second ODI on Friday (Mar 13) at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. After being asked to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 274 in 47.3 overs. Rishad Hossain took 3/56, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz picked up 2/34. For Pakistan, Youngster Maaz Sadaqat was the standout performer. Playing only his second ODI, the 20-year-old smashed 75 runs from 46 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes.&nbsp;In reply, Bangladesh collapsed and were all out for 114 in 23.3 overs while chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 243 in 32 overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-trophy-is-home-suryakumar-yadav-s-special-message-for-team-india-fans-after-t20-world-cup-win-1773397678734">WATCH | ‘Trophy is home’: Suryakumar Yadav’s special message for Team India fans</a>&nbsp;Sadaqat also impressed with the ball, taking three wickets for 23 runs in five overs. Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi supported him with 2/22, helping to dismantle the Bangladesh batting line-up. Bangladesh never settled in the chase. Afridi and Mohammad Wasim Jr removed early wickets, leaving the hosts struggling at 15/3 in 4.3 overs.&nbsp;Rain briefly interrupted the match when Bangladesh were 27/3 after 6.3 overs. After the game resumed, Litton Das (41 off 33) and Towhid Hridoy (28 off 38) added 58 runs for the fourth wicket, giving Bangladesh some hope. However, Sadaqat broke their partnership, which led to another collapse.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier in the match, Pakistan made a good start, as openers Sahibzada Farhan (31 off 46) and Sadaqat put on 103 runs for the first wicket in just 78 balls. After their dismissals and the quick loss of Shamyl Hussain, Pakistan slipped to 122/3 in 19.3 overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kolkata-knight-riders-acquire-zimbabwe-pacer-blessing-muzarabani-for-upcoming-ipl-season-1773412763934">KKR acquire Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani for upcoming IPL season</a>&nbsp;Then Salman Agha (64 off 62) and Mohammad Rizwan (44 off 59) built a 109-run partnership that put Pakistan in a strong position.&nbsp;However, Agha was run out in a controversial moment in the 39th over after clever work by Mehidy Hasan Miraz at the non-striker’s end. After his dismissal, Pakistan lost seven wickets for just 43 runs.&nbsp;Despite the late collapse, Pakistan had already posted a competitive total and eventually secured a convincing win, keeping the three-match series level with one game left.

Maaz Sadaqat was Pakistan’s top scorer with 75 off 46 balls and also shone with the ball, claiming three wickets for 23 runs.

Pakistan bounced back strongly to level the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh with a 128-run victory in the second ODI on Friday (Mar 13) at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. After being asked to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 274 in 47.3 overs. Rishad Hossain took 3/56, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz picked up 2/34. For Pakistan, Youngster Maaz Sadaqat was the standout performer. Playing only his second ODI, the 20-year-old smashed 75 runs from 46 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes. In reply, Bangladesh collapsed and were all out for 114 in 23.3 overs while chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 243 in 32 overs. Also Read - WATCH | ‘Trophy is home’: Suryakumar Yadav’s special message for Team India fans Sadaqat also impressed with the ball, taking three wickets for 23 runs in five overs. Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi supported him with 2/22, helping to dismantle the Bangladesh batting line-up. Bangladesh never settled in the chase. Afridi and Mohammad Wasim Jr removed early wickets, leaving the hosts struggling at 15/3 in 4.3 overs. Rain briefly interrupted the match when Bangladesh were 27/3 after 6.3 overs. After the game resumed, Litton Das (41 off 33) and Towhid Hridoy (28 off 38) added 58 runs for the fourth wicket, giving Bangladesh some hope. However, Sadaqat broke their partnership, which led to another collapse. Earlier in the match, Pakistan made a good start, as openers Sahibzada Farhan (31 off 46) and Sadaqat put on 103 runs for the first wicket in just 78 balls. After their dismissals and the quick loss of Shamyl Hussain, Pakistan slipped to 122/3 in 19.3 overs. Also Read - KKR acquire Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani for upcoming IPL season Then Salman Agha (64 off 62) and Mohammad Rizwan (44 off 59) built a 109-run partnership that put Pakistan in a strong position. However, Agha was run out in a controversial moment in the 39th over after clever work by Mehidy Hasan Miraz at the non-striker’s end. After his dismissal, Pakistan lost seven wickets for just 43 runs. Despite the late collapse, Pakistan had already posted a competitive total and eventually secured a convincing win, keeping the three-match series level with one game left.

Maaz Sadaqat was Pakistan’s top scorer with 75 off 46 balls and also shone with the ball, claiming three wickets for 23 runs.

PAK vs BAN, 2nd ODI: All-round Maaz Sadaqat helps Pakistan level series with dominant win

For the first time in Asia Cup history, India and Pakistan will face off in a final. After beating Bangladesh in their last group stage match in Dubai on Thursday (Sep 25), Pakistan qualified for the men’s Asia Cup 2025 final. They will face the 12-time winners and the defending champions, India, in the summit clash on Sunday (Sep 18) in Dubai. With this win, Bangladesh joined Sri Lanka in getting knocked out of the tournament. Meanwhile, India and Sri Lanka will face off in the final Super Four match on Friday (Sep 26) in Dubai. The result of this time will not affect the points table standings.&nbsp;After losing to India on Wednesday, tired and clueless Bangladesh faced Pakistan the very next day in Dubai, only to fall shy of a moderate target (136) by 11 runs. While Pakistan’s batting also fumbled in the first innings, having lost five wickets inside 11 overs, their bowling compensated, restricting Bangladesh to 124 for nine in 20 overs.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-team-india-head-coach-ajit-agarkar-wants-no-repeat-of-new-zealand-series-result-in-2025-26-home-season-1758808773366">IND vs WI: Head coach Agarkar wants no repeat of ‘New Zealand series result’ in 2025/26 home season</a><h3>What happened in the match?</h3>Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they did not regret until they failed as a batting unit while chasing. Picking three wickets inside the seven overs, including Saim Ayub on his fourth duck of the tournament, Bangladesh enjoyed early success. While the wickets kept tumbling at the other end, handy contributions from the lower order ensured Pakistan posted a fighting total. &nbsp;Like how Pakistan began their innings, Bangladesh got off to the worst possible start, losing their opener Parvez Hossain Emon on a duck. Two more wickets inside the Powerplay pushed Bangladesh back against the wall before another one in the eighth over had them on the floor. &nbsp;Shamim Hossain was the only bright spot on their team, but he even failed to inspire Bangladesh to cross the winning line as they fell shy of the target by 11 runs. &nbsp;India and Pakistan will face off in the first-ever Asia Cup final on Sunday in Dubai.<h2>Updated Points Table -</h2>Super Four<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>India (Q)</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+1.357</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+0.329</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh (E)</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.831</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka (E)</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.590</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

India and Pakistan haven't met in an Asia Cup final before this. 

For the first time in Asia Cup history, India and Pakistan will face off in a final. After beating Bangladesh in their last group stage match in Dubai on Thursday (Sep 25), Pakistan qualified for the men’s Asia Cup 2025 final. They will face the 12-time winners and the defending champions, India, in the summit clash on Sunday (Sep 18) in Dubai. With this win, Bangladesh joined Sri Lanka in getting knocked out of the tournament. Meanwhile, India and Sri Lanka will face off in the final Super Four match on Friday (Sep 26) in Dubai. The result of this time will not affect the points table standings. After losing to India on Wednesday, tired and clueless Bangladesh faced Pakistan the very next day in Dubai, only to fall shy of a moderate target (136) by 11 runs. While Pakistan’s batting also fumbled in the first innings, having lost five wickets inside 11 overs, their bowling compensated, restricting Bangladesh to 124 for nine in 20 overs. Also read | IND vs WI: Head coach Agarkar wants no repeat of ‘New Zealand series result’ in 2025/26 home season What happened in the match? Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they did not regret until they failed as a batting unit while chasing. Picking three wickets inside the seven overs, including Saim Ayub on his fourth duck of the tournament, Bangladesh enjoyed early success. While the wickets kept tumbling at the other end, handy contributions from the lower order ensured Pakistan posted a fighting total. Like how Pakistan began their innings, Bangladesh got off to the worst possible start, losing their opener Parvez Hossain Emon on a duck. Two more wickets inside the Powerplay pushed Bangladesh back against the wall before another one in the eighth over had them on the floor. Shamim Hossain was the only bright spot on their team, but he even failed to inspire Bangladesh to cross the winning line as they fell shy of the target by 11 runs. India and Pakistan will face off in the first-ever Asia Cup final on Sunday in Dubai. Updated Points Table - Super Four Team Mat Won Lost Tied NR Pts NRR India (Q) 2 2 0 0 0 4 +1.357 Pakistan (Q) 3 2 1 0 0 4 +0.329 Bangladesh (E) 3 1 2 0 0 2 -0.831 Sri Lanka (E) 2 0 2 0 0 0 -0.590

India and Pakistan haven't met in an Asia Cup final before this.&nbsp;

Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: Pakistan set up final date with India after beating Bangladesh

The Asia Cup 2025 is approaching its final stages, with India already securing their spot in the final on Sunday, September 28. India have been phenomenal throughout the tournament, riding a five-game winning streak. With just one more spot vacant to face India in the title clash, three teams, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, are still in the hunt. Let’s break down how each team can qualify for the final.<h2>Pakistan</h2>Pakistan’s road to the final is straightforward: a win against Bangladesh, and they’re through. They’ve won one and lost one in the Super Four so far. A loss in their final game will end their Asia Cup 2025 journey and knock them out of contention.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-super-four-who-will-win-between-pakistan-vs-bangladesh-match-prediction-and-five-key-players-to-watch-out-for-1758780136559">Asia Cup 2025, Super Four - Who will win between Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Match prediction and five key players to watch out for</a><h2>Bangladesh</h2>Bangladesh are in a similar position, with one win and one loss in the Super Four. Their fate depends on the clash against Pakistan. A victory will take them to the final, but if they fall short, their campaign ends right there. It’s all or nothing for them.<h2>Sri Lanka</h2>Sri Lanka’s chances of reaching the final are next to impossible. Even if they win their last game against India, it is highly unlikely that they will reach the final, as they have lost two of their previous games in the Super Four.<h2>Phenomenal run for India in the Asia Cup</h2>While the other teams battle it out for a place in the final, India has cruised through the Asia Cup 2025 with ease and remains unbeaten so far.&nbsp;In the group stage, they topped the table after convincing wins over the UAE, Pakistan, and Oman. Moving into the Super Four, India continued their dominance by beating both Pakistan and Bangladesh, securing their spot in the final with a game to spare.&nbsp;Their upcoming match against Sri Lanka is now just a formality. With qualification sealed, India might use this opportunity to test their bench strength and try out a few new combinations ahead of the big final.

With just one more spot vacant to face India in the title clash, three teams, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, are still in the hunt. Let’s break down how each team can qualify for the final.

The Asia Cup 2025 is approaching its final stages, with India already securing their spot in the final on Sunday, September 28. India have been phenomenal throughout the tournament, riding a five-game winning streak. With just one more spot vacant to face India in the title clash, three teams, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, are still in the hunt. Let’s break down how each team can qualify for the final. Pakistan Pakistan’s road to the final is straightforward: a win against Bangladesh, and they’re through. They’ve won one and lost one in the Super Four so far. A loss in their final game will end their Asia Cup 2025 journey and knock them out of contention. Also read | Asia Cup 2025, Super Four - Who will win between Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Match prediction and five key players to watch out for Bangladesh Bangladesh are in a similar position, with one win and one loss in the Super Four. Their fate depends on the clash against Pakistan. A victory will take them to the final, but if they fall short, their campaign ends right there. It’s all or nothing for them. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s chances of reaching the final are next to impossible. Even if they win their last game against India, it is highly unlikely that they will reach the final, as they have lost two of their previous games in the Super Four. Phenomenal run for India in the Asia Cup While the other teams battle it out for a place in the final, India has cruised through the Asia Cup 2025 with ease and remains unbeaten so far. In the group stage, they topped the table after convincing wins over the UAE, Pakistan, and Oman. Moving into the Super Four, India continued their dominance by beating both Pakistan and Bangladesh, securing their spot in the final with a game to spare. Their upcoming match against Sri Lanka is now just a formality. With qualification sealed, India might use this opportunity to test their bench strength and try out a few new combinations ahead of the big final.

With just one more spot vacant to face India in the title clash, three teams, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, are still in the hunt. Let’s break down how each team can qualify for the final.

Asia Cup 2025: Who will face India in the final? Qualification chances for Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Pakistan will face Bangladesh in Match 17 of the Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, (Sep 25) at the Dubai International Stadium. With a spot in the final on the line, this virtual semi-final is a must-win for both sides; the winner advances, while the loser heads home. Ahead of this high-stakes showdown, here are five key players who could be game-changers.<h2>Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan)</h2>The attacking opener from Pakistan has built a reputation as a six-hitting batsman. He has scored 2194 runs in 105 T20Is at a strike rate of 132.32. Zaman’s aggressive starts can put India under pressure early.<h2>Litton Das (Bangladesh)</h2>The Bangladeshi captain has been in good batting form, scoring regular fifties in recent games. In 113 T20Is, he has 2,533 runs at a strike rate of 126.46. His solid batting at the top will be important for his team.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-ban-asia-cup-2025-super-four-live-streaming-and-weather-forecast-when-and-where-to-watch-live-in-india-1758696497457">PAK vs BAN, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, live streaming and weather forecast: When and where to watch live in India</a><h2>Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan)</h2>Star Pakistani middle-order batter, Sahibzada Farhan, can play a big role with his bat in the upcoming match against India. He has 452 runs in 23 T20Is at a strike rate of 120.53.<h2>Saif Hassan (Bangladesh)</h2>Bangladesh opening batter Saif Hassan played a phenomenal knock of 69 runs off 51 deliveries against India. Although, Bangladesh lost the game, he will be high on confidence to face Pakistan.<h2>Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)</h2>The experienced Bangladeshi left-arm pacer is vital for his team in the death overs with his clever cutters. In 117 T20Is, he has picked up 150 wickets at an average of 20.65 and an economy of 7.30. He is also the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in the T20I format.<h2>Asia Cup 2025: PAK vs BAN match prediction</h2>Both teams are desperate for a win as they aim to secure a spot in the final against India on Sunday, (Sep 28). Bangladesh hold a slight edge, having recently faced India at the Dubai International Stadium, the same venue where they’ll take on Pakistan. Their familiarity with the conditions and recent match experience at this ground could prove decisive. We predict a win for Bangladesh.

 With a spot in the final on the line, this virtual semi-final is a must-win for both sides; the winner advances, while the loser heads home. 

Pakistan will face Bangladesh in Match 17 of the Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, (Sep 25) at the Dubai International Stadium. With a spot in the final on the line, this virtual semi-final is a must-win for both sides; the winner advances, while the loser heads home. Ahead of this high-stakes showdown, here are five key players who could be game-changers. Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) The attacking opener from Pakistan has built a reputation as a six-hitting batsman. He has scored 2194 runs in 105 T20Is at a strike rate of 132.32. Zaman’s aggressive starts can put India under pressure early. Litton Das (Bangladesh) The Bangladeshi captain has been in good batting form, scoring regular fifties in recent games. In 113 T20Is, he has 2,533 runs at a strike rate of 126.46. His solid batting at the top will be important for his team. Also read | PAK vs BAN, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, live streaming and weather forecast: When and where to watch live in India Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan) Star Pakistani middle-order batter, Sahibzada Farhan, can play a big role with his bat in the upcoming match against India. He has 452 runs in 23 T20Is at a strike rate of 120.53. Saif Hassan (Bangladesh) Bangladesh opening batter Saif Hassan played a phenomenal knock of 69 runs off 51 deliveries against India. Although, Bangladesh lost the game, he will be high on confidence to face Pakistan. Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) The experienced Bangladeshi left-arm pacer is vital for his team in the death overs with his clever cutters. In 117 T20Is, he has picked up 150 wickets at an average of 20.65 and an economy of 7.30. He is also the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in the T20I format. Asia Cup 2025: PAK vs BAN match prediction Both teams are desperate for a win as they aim to secure a spot in the final against India on Sunday, (Sep 28). Bangladesh hold a slight edge, having recently faced India at the Dubai International Stadium, the same venue where they’ll take on Pakistan. Their familiarity with the conditions and recent match experience at this ground could prove decisive. We predict a win for Bangladesh.

&nbsp;With a spot in the final on the line, this virtual semi-final is a must-win for both sides; the winner advances, while the loser heads home.&nbsp;

Asia Cup 2025, Super Four - Who will win between Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Match prediction and five key players to watch out for

Pakistan and Bangladesh will clash in Game 17 of the Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, (Sep 25), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This is a must-win match for both teams, with the winner staying in the hunt for a spot in the final. So far, Pakistan has comfortably defeated the minnows and Sri Lanka, while Bangladesh has managed to edge past Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. As the match approaches, here are the live streaming details, pitch conditions, and other key factors to watch out for.&nbsp;<ul><li>Tournament: Asia Cup 2025</li><li>Date: Sep 25,2025</li><li>Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.</li><li>Time (IST): 8 PM</li></ul>Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravichandran-ashwin-set-to-join-sydney-thunder-for-upcoming-bbl-season-1758694951324"> Ravi Ashwin set to become BBL's Million Dollar Man with potential Sydney Thunder contract - Report</a><h2>PAK vs BAN Live Streaming: How to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Match Online and on TV</h2>As Pakistan and Bangladesh prepare to face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here are the live streaming and broadcast details for fans in India to catch the match live.<h2>Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live stream in India?</h2>The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website, as well as on FanCode.<h2>Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live telecast on TV in India?</h2>The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live telecast will be available on the Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>PAK vs BAN Weather Forecast: Will rain affect the Asia Cup match?</h2>The weather in Dubai is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 36°C to 38°C when the game starts at 8:00 PM IST. No rain is expected during the match, but the intense heat will pose a challenge for the players. The humidity level will be around 50 per cent during the match.<h2>When and where will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match take place?</h2>The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 25 Sep, 2025. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST.<h2>When will the toss of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match take place?</h2>The toss for the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match is scheduled to take place at 7:30 PM IST.

Pakistan has comfortably defeated the minnows and Sri Lanka, while Bangladesh has managed to edge past Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. As the match approaches, here are the live streaming details, pitch conditions, and other key factors to watch out for.

Pakistan and Bangladesh will clash in Game 17 of the Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, (Sep 25), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This is a must-win match for both teams, with the winner staying in the hunt for a spot in the final. So far, Pakistan has comfortably defeated the minnows and Sri Lanka, while Bangladesh has managed to edge past Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. As the match approaches, here are the live streaming details, pitch conditions, and other key factors to watch out for. Tournament: Asia Cup 2025 Date: Sep 25,2025 Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates. Time (IST): 8 PM Also read | Ravi Ashwin set to become BBL's Million Dollar Man with potential Sydney Thunder contract - Report PAK vs BAN Live Streaming: How to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Match Online and on TV As Pakistan and Bangladesh prepare to face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here are the live streaming and broadcast details for fans in India to catch the match live. Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live stream in India? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website, as well as on FanCode. Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live telecast on TV in India? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match live telecast will be available on the Sony Sports Network in India. PAK vs BAN Weather Forecast: Will rain affect the Asia Cup match? The weather in Dubai is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 36°C to 38°C when the game starts at 8:00 PM IST. No rain is expected during the match, but the intense heat will pose a challenge for the players. The humidity level will be around 50 per cent during the match. When and where will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match take place? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 25 Sep, 2025. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST. When will the toss of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match take place? The toss for the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match is scheduled to take place at 7:30 PM IST.

Pakistan has comfortably defeated the minnows and Sri Lanka, while Bangladesh has managed to edge past Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. As the match approaches, here are the live streaming details, pitch conditions, and other key factors to watch out for.

PAK vs BAN, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, live streaming and weather forecast: When and where to watch live in India

Pak vs Ban, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;Defending champions and hosts Pakistan will look to end the Champions Tropjhy 2025 campaign on a high note as they face Bangladesh on Thursday (Feb 27). With both teams winless, it will be a perfect contest for either side to restore pride. With pride up for stake in the final group game between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Champions Trophy 2025, here are all the details of the contest.
<h2 class="left">Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports Network in India.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="left">Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 &nbsp;match Live Streaming online on OTT?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
<h2 class="left">Which stadium will host the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">What time will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match start?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Thursday (Feb 27) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

Sports, Cricket: Defending champions and hosts Pakistan will look to end the Champions Tropjhy 2025 campaign on a high as they face Bangladesh on Thursday (Feb 27).

Pak vs Ban, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Defending champions and hosts Pakistan will look to end the Champions Tropjhy 2025 campaign on a high note as they face Bangladesh on Thursday (Feb 27). With both teams winless, it will be a perfect contest for either side to restore pride. With pride up for stake in the final group game between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Champions Trophy 2025, here are all the details of the contest. Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports Network in India. Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match Live Streaming online on OTT? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Which stadium will host the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. What time will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match start? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Thursday (Feb 27) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST. ALSO READ | Champions Trophy 2025: Over 100 Pakistani policemen dismissed for refusing duty Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Squads Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025: Live streaming, match details, squad, and how to watch online

Pak vs Ban, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Pakistan will look to close the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note as they take on Bangladesh in a dead-rubber contest on Thursday (Feb 27). With neither team winning a contest in the Champions Trophy, it will be an opportunity for both to close the campaign on a high. Ahead of the dead-rubber contest between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Champions Trophy 2025, here are all the details.
<h2 class="left">Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports Network in India.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="left">Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 &nbsp;match Live Streaming online on OTT?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
<h2 class="left">Which stadium will host the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">What time will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match start?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Thursday (Feb 27) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST.
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">Champions Trophy 2025: &nbsp;Pak vs Ban Head-to-Head Stats</h2>
Overall: Pakistan 34 wins, Bangladesh 5 wins, no results - 0
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">Champions Trophy 2025: &nbsp;Pak vs Ban Pitch Report</h2>
Fast bowlers should get good help at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi as Pakistan and Bangladesh look to make the most of the conditions. The pitch has historically favoured fast bowlers, so it will be interesting to see how it works on the match day. &nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">Champions Trophy 2025: &nbsp;Pak vs Ban Weather Report</h2>
After South Africa and Australia contest was washed out with rain there is a good chance it will be the case in Pakistan and Bangladesh match. The weather conditions are not encouraging in the build-up to the contest with rain expected to play a part.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

Sports, Cricket:  Pakistan will look to close the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note as they take on Bangladesh in a dead-rubber contest on Thursday (Feb 27).

Pak vs Ban, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Pakistan will look to close the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note as they take on Bangladesh in a dead-rubber contest on Thursday (Feb 27). With neither team winning a contest in the Champions Trophy, it will be an opportunity for both to close the campaign on a high. Ahead of the dead-rubber contest between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Champions Trophy 2025, here are all the details. Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports Network in India. Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match Live Streaming online on OTT? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Which stadium will host the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. What time will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match start? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Thursday (Feb 27) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST. Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Head-to-Head Stats Overall: Pakistan 34 wins, Bangladesh 5 wins, no results - 0 Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Pitch Report Fast bowlers should get good help at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi as Pakistan and Bangladesh look to make the most of the conditions. The pitch has historically favoured fast bowlers, so it will be interesting to see how it works on the match day. Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Weather Report After South Africa and Australia contest was washed out with rain there is a good chance it will be the case in Pakistan and Bangladesh match. The weather conditions are not encouraging in the build-up to the contest with rain expected to play a part. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Squads Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

Pak vs Ban Champions Trophy 2025: All you need to know, check Live streaming, head-to-head, stats, pitch report, squad

Thousands of miles adrift from all the bloodshed, clashes, riots, protests and political turmoil, the Bangladesh cricket team won a historic Test series against Pakistan—its first on Pakistani soil on September 3. For a country that has been jolted by violence and going through a period of turbulence, the victory is no mean feat by any standards. The last time Bangladesh won a major series away from home was way back in 2009 in the Caribbean against the West Indies. Albeit, the Tigers did manage to secure a victory against Zimbabwe in a one-off Test in 2021, the team had long been going through a drought away from home.

Drawing the ire of their fans for some lackluster performances over the years, Bangladesh can tilt their heads away from all the horrors and the political mishaps and smile momentarily for their team’s landmark achievement.

The significance of this remarkable milestone rests with the fact that the Bangla Tigers have managed to do this in the longest format of the game. Seldom, does a low-ranked team (Bangladesh currently placed at No.9) beat a higher ranked team (Pakistan dropped two places from 6 to 8 after a series defeat to Bangladesh) away from home in the most challenging form of the game which is Test cricket.

In conditions away from home and on pitches that are lifeless and barren, Bangladesh have spiced things up by unearthing two new fast bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana who left Pakistani batters clueless. Both pacers alongside the experienced Taskin Ahmed scalped all ten wickets in an innings during the second Test in Rawalpindi, a first for Bangladesh.

Rana’s express pace and bounce coupled with Mahmud’s persistent line and length trapped the batters on the outside off-stump that rattled the entire Pakistan team.

At the same time, Mehidy Hasan Miraz rose to the occasion by spinning a web with the ball and did some rear guard occasion with the bat down the order rescuing Bangladesh from precarious positions. Most notably in the second Test when Bangladesh were 26/6 in the first innings.

Moreover, Bangladesh have proved that they are no longer dependent on senior players like Shakib Al Hasan who is in the twilight of his career. The victory meant that Bangladesh is currently in fourth position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.

The challenge now for Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men will be to keep this winning momentum going as they touch the Indian shores in the coming week for another grueling two-match Test series.

Bangladesh will have to replicate the maturity and discipline they showed during the Pakistan series. Shanto and Co. are at the cusp of history and are in the same situation akin to their subcontinent neighbours Sri Lanka after they won the Asia Cup in 2022, following a government collapse.

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However, Sri Lanka failed to capitalise on the momentum subsequently and eventually stared at the bottom of the barrel, though there is some slight resurgence with a home series win against India and resilience against England in the recently concluded Test series.

If there is one thing that Bangladesh would like in this period of ruckus is to see their countrymen smile even more and what better way to do it than beating India who have been a thorn in their side in big games like a tournament.

However, unlike Pakistan, breaching the fortress of their big neighbour India is near impossible for Bangladesh.

Thousands of miles adrift from all the bloodshed, clashes, riots, protests and political turmoil, the Bangladesh cricket team won a historic Test series against Pakistan—its first on Pakistani soil on September 3.

Thousands of miles adrift from all the bloodshed, clashes, riots, protests and political turmoil, the Bangladesh cricket team won a historic Test series against Pakistan—its first on Pakistani soil on September 3. For a country that has been jolted by violence and going through a period of turbulence, the victory is no mean feat by any standards. The last time Bangladesh won a major series away from home was way back in 2009 in the Caribbean against the West Indies. Albeit, the Tigers did manage to secure a victory against Zimbabwe in a one-off Test in 2021, the team had long been going through a drought away from home. Drawing the ire of their fans for some lackluster performances over the years, Bangladesh can tilt their heads away from all the horrors and the political mishaps and smile momentarily for their team’s landmark achievement. The significance of this remarkable milestone rests with the fact that the Bangla Tigers have managed to do this in the longest format of the game. Seldom, does a low-ranked team (Bangladesh currently placed at No.9) beat a higher ranked team (Pakistan dropped two places from 6 to 8 after a series defeat to Bangladesh) away from home in the most challenging form of the game which is Test cricket. In conditions away from home and on pitches that are lifeless and barren, Bangladesh have spiced things up by unearthing two new fast bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana who left Pakistani batters clueless. Both pacers alongside the experienced Taskin Ahmed scalped all ten wickets in an innings during the second Test in Rawalpindi, a first for Bangladesh. Rana’s express pace and bounce coupled with Mahmud’s persistent line and length trapped the batters on the outside off-stump that rattled the entire Pakistan team. At the same time, Mehidy Hasan Miraz rose to the occasion by spinning a web with the ball and did some rear guard occasion with the bat down the order rescuing Bangladesh from precarious positions. Most notably in the second Test when Bangladesh were 26/6 in the first innings. Moreover, Bangladesh have proved that they are no longer dependent on senior players like Shakib Al Hasan who is in the twilight of his career. The victory meant that Bangladesh is currently in fourth position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. The challenge now for Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men will be to keep this winning momentum going as they touch the Indian shores in the coming week for another grueling two-match Test series. Bangladesh will have to replicate the maturity and discipline they showed during the Pakistan series. Shanto and Co. are at the cusp of history and are in the same situation akin to their subcontinent neighbours Sri Lanka after they won the Asia Cup in 2022, following a government collapse. ALSO READ | 'Mbappé can be the next Ballon d'Or winner': Cristiano Ronaldo backs French star to shine at Real Madrid However, Sri Lanka failed to capitalise on the momentum subsequently and eventually stared at the bottom of the barrel, though there is some slight resurgence with a home series win against India and resilience against England in the recently concluded Test series. If there is one thing that Bangladesh would like in this period of ruckus is to see their countrymen smile even more and what better way to do it than beating India who have been a thorn in their side in big games like a tournament. However, unlike Pakistan, breaching the fortress of their big neighbour India is near impossible for Bangladesh.

Amidst violence and chaos Bangladesh script history with landmark Test series win in Pakistan

Pakistan captain Shan Masood has cleared the air on a reported rift between him and star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi after the hosts lost to Bangladesh in the second Test match on Tuesday (Sep 3). A video that went viral showed Shaheen shrugging off Shan in anger, highlighting the discontent between the players. However, Shan has now taken to the media and stated that it was an injury where Shan was touched that prompted Shaheen to shrug him off.

<h2>Shan clears the air on Shaheen&nbsp;incident</h2>

"There’s nothing more to it," Masood stated, downplaying any suggestions of discord. I think there was an incident going around where I had put my hands on Shaheen's shoulder, and he had shrugged it off. He was not angry with me. He had got hit by Nahid Rana and I had touched that exact place," Masood said during the post-match press conference.

Another incident in the warm-up that went viral saw Shan lash out at Shaheen, but that too was miscommunication. According to the Pakistan captain, he was furious with head coach Jason Gillespie for using the old ball and not pointing out the pacer.

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<h2>Bangladesh embarrass Pakistan</h2>

Bangladesh inflicted an embarrassing whitewash on hosts Pakistan in the two-match Test series on Tuesday after a six-wicket win in Rawalpindi. Having already won the first Test by 10 wickets, Bangladesh won the second Test to register a historic series win. This is Bangladesh’s third series win on foreign soil having beaten West Indies in 2009 and then Zimbabwe in 2021. For Pakistan, this remains the lowest point in their Test cricket history with the 2-0 defeat against Bangladesh.

With a draw required to win the series, Bangladesh went one better as they won the match by six wickets at the same venue. Having been 26/6 at one stage in the first innings, Bangladesh did well to get back into the match as they only trailed by 12 runs. Pakistan, however, were brought down to their knees in the second innings as they were bowled out for 172 runs, setting a 185-run target for the visitors to win.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood has cleared the air on a reported rift between him and star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi after the hosts lost to Bangladesh in the second Test match on Tuesday (Sep 3).

Pakistan captain Shan Masood has cleared the air on a reported rift between him and star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi after the hosts lost to Bangladesh in the second Test match on Tuesday (Sep 3). A video that went viral showed Shaheen shrugging off Shan in anger, highlighting the discontent between the players. However, Shan has now taken to the media and stated that it was an injury where Shan was touched that prompted Shaheen to shrug him off. Shan clears the air on Shaheen incident "There’s nothing more to it," Masood stated, downplaying any suggestions of discord. I think there was an incident going around where I had put my hands on Shaheen's shoulder, and he had shrugged it off. He was not angry with me. He had got hit by Nahid Rana and I had touched that exact place," Masood said during the post-match press conference. Another incident in the warm-up that went viral saw Shan lash out at Shaheen, but that too was miscommunication. According to the Pakistan captain, he was furious with head coach Jason Gillespie for using the old ball and not pointing out the pacer. ALSO READ | US Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka demolishes Zheng to reach fourth semis; Taylor Fritz stuns Alexander Zverev Bangladesh embarrass Pakistan Bangladesh inflicted an embarrassing whitewash on hosts Pakistan in the two-match Test series on Tuesday after a six-wicket win in Rawalpindi. Having already won the first Test by 10 wickets, Bangladesh won the second Test to register a historic series win. This is Bangladesh’s third series win on foreign soil having beaten West Indies in 2009 and then Zimbabwe in 2021. For Pakistan, this remains the lowest point in their Test cricket history with the 2-0 defeat against Bangladesh. With a draw required to win the series, Bangladesh went one better as they won the match by six wickets at the same venue. Having been 26/6 at one stage in the first innings, Bangladesh did well to get back into the match as they only trailed by 12 runs. Pakistan, however, were brought down to their knees in the second innings as they were bowled out for 172 runs, setting a 185-run target for the visitors to win.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood opens up on rumoured tension with Shaheen Afridi, says 'he was suffering from...'

Pakistan lost the second and final Test against&nbsp;Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, on the fifth and final day on Tuesday (Sep 3). After falling flat in their second innings, Shan Masood-led Pakistan set up a paltry 185-run target for Najmul Shanto-led Bangla Tigers, who emerged on top in the run-chase by six wickets. With this, Bangladesh inflicted a humiliating whitewash over hosts Pakistan, having won the series opener by ten wickets.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has lashed out at the 'third-class performance' of Masood &amp; Co. and blasted the captain for his tactics. On his YouTube channel, Ali pointed out that Pakistan did 'surgery on themselves' with this performance and blamed captain Masood for allowing Bangladesh to come back into the contest after being reduced to 26-6 in the first innings, in response to Pakistan's 274.

"It was a third-class performance. Pakistan lost the Test match due to captaincy. Captaincy played a key role in the way Litton Das and Mehidy performed after 26/6. There is no need for surgery. The Pakistan team has done surgery on themselves. Mohsin Naqvi should think about this. In the past six months, Pakistan has lost two big events," Basit, a veteran&nbsp;of&nbsp;19 Tests and 50 ODIs for Pakistan, said.

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Bangladesh opted to bowl first in the series finale and rode on a five-fer from Mehidy Hasan to dismiss Pakistan for 274. In response, the visitors were on the mat, reeling at 26-6, before an impressive 165-run seventh-wicket partnership between Litton Das (138) and Mehidy (78) rescued the Bangla Tigers; with them conceding only a 12-run lead to the hosts. Thus, Basit&nbsp;slammed Masood for his poor captaincy, allowing the opposition back into the contest. Litton-Mehidy's stand&nbsp;proved to be the turning point in the eventual result.

From thereon, Pakistan struggled and got dismissed for 172 in their second essay, with&nbsp;Hasan Mahmud accounting for 5 for 43, to set up a below-par target; which was successfully chased down by Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Pakistan lost the second and final Test against Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, on the fifth and final day on Tuesday (Sep 3). After falling flat in their second innings, Shan Masood-led Pakistan set up a paltry 185-run target for Najmul Shanto-led Bangla Tigers, who emerged on top in the run-chase by six wickets.

Pakistan lost the second and final Test against Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, on the fifth and final day on Tuesday (Sep 3). After falling flat in their second innings, Shan Masood-led Pakistan set up a paltry 185-run target for Najmul Shanto-led Bangla Tigers, who emerged on top in the run-chase by six wickets. With this, Bangladesh inflicted a humiliating whitewash over hosts Pakistan, having won the series opener by ten wickets. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has lashed out at the 'third-class performance' of Masood & Co. and blasted the captain for his tactics. On his YouTube channel, Ali pointed out that Pakistan did 'surgery on themselves' with this performance and blamed captain Masood for allowing Bangladesh to come back into the contest after being reduced to 26-6 in the first innings, in response to Pakistan's 274. "It was a third-class performance. Pakistan lost the Test match due to captaincy. Captaincy played a key role in the way Litton Das and Mehidy performed after 26/6. There is no need for surgery. The Pakistan team has done surgery on themselves. Mohsin Naqvi should think about this. In the past six months, Pakistan has lost two big events," Basit, a veteran of 19 Tests and 50 ODIs for Pakistan, said. Also read: ICC Test Rankings: Pakistan tumble to ninth spot, hit 59-year low after series loss to Bangladesh Bangladesh opted to bowl first in the series finale and rode on a five-fer from Mehidy Hasan to dismiss Pakistan for 274. In response, the visitors were on the mat, reeling at 26-6, before an impressive 165-run seventh-wicket partnership between Litton Das (138) and Mehidy (78) rescued the Bangla Tigers; with them conceding only a 12-run lead to the hosts. Thus, Basit slammed Masood for his poor captaincy, allowing the opposition back into the contest. Litton-Mehidy's stand proved to be the turning point in the eventual result. From thereon, Pakistan struggled and got dismissed for 172 in their second essay, with Hasan Mahmud accounting for 5 for 43, to set up a below-par target; which was successfully chased down by Bangladesh.

'Third-class Pakistan did surgery on themselves’: Ex-cricketer BLASTS Shan Masood after loss vs Bangladesh

Shan Masood-led Pakistan lost the second and final Test versus Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, on the fifth and final day on Tuesday (Sep 3) to lose the two-match series 2-0. Following the embarrassing whitewash on home soil, Pakistan have slipped to the ninth spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings. As a result, Pakistan's rating point has dropped to 76 points, their lowest in Test cricket since 1965.

Notably,&nbsp;Pakistan never had rating points below&nbsp;76, except&nbsp;a brief period where the Asian giants didn't play&nbsp;sufficient Tests&nbsp;to accumulate rating points, according to the ICC.

<h2>ICC TEST RANKINGS (AS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2024)</h2>

1. Australia - 124 points 
2. India - 120 points 
3. England - 108 points 
4. South Africa - 104 points 
5. New Zealand - 96 points 
6. Sri Lanka - 83 points 
7. West Indies - 77 points 
8. Pakistan - 76 points 
9. Bangladesh - 66 points 
10. Ireland - 26 points 
11. Zimbabwe - 4 points 
12. Afghanistan - 0 points

Talking about the second and final Test, Bangladesh came into this match with a 1-0 lead after winning the series opener by 10 wickets. The Bangla Tigers&nbsp;opted to bowl and dismissed the hosts for 274, with Mehedi Hasan claiming&nbsp;a five-fer. In response, Bangladesh were 26 for 6 before Litton Das' masterclass (138) and Mehedi's 78 took their side to 262, conceding a slender 12-run lead. Just like&nbsp;the first Test,&nbsp;Pakistan fell flat&nbsp;in their second innings&nbsp;and&nbsp;got bundled out for 172 with Hasan Mahmud accounting for 5 for 43.&nbsp;

In the 185-run chase, Najmul Shanto-led Bangladesh&nbsp;cruised towards the target without dropping much sweat, with opener Zakir Hasan topping scoring with 40.

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After the shocking home series loss, Masood said at the post-match conference, "I am not worried for my job security. I took this job to make the changes we believe will help this team. If I believe this team can go in a certain direction, even if my personal failure takes Pakistan in that direction, I will be content. However much time I get I'll be grateful for and do my best."

He added, "We have to respect the opposition and Bangladesh's discipline was superior to ours in both Tests. We have to look at ourselves and the kinds of mistakes we made this series, and we made plenty. Test cricket, in terms of fitness, whether mental or physical, lasts for four or five days. What we've shown this series is that's something we need to work on."

Shan Masood-led Pakistan lost the second and final Test versus Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, on the fifth and final day on Tuesday (Sep 3) to lose the two-match series 2-0.

Shan Masood-led Pakistan lost the second and final Test versus Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, on the fifth and final day on Tuesday (Sep 3) to lose the two-match series 2-0. Following the embarrassing whitewash on home soil, Pakistan have slipped to the ninth spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings. As a result, Pakistan's rating point has dropped to 76 points, their lowest in Test cricket since 1965. Notably, Pakistan never had rating points below 76, except a brief period where the Asian giants didn't play sufficient Tests to accumulate rating points, according to the ICC. ICC TEST RANKINGS (AS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2024) 1. Australia - 124 points 2. India - 120 points 3. England - 108 points 4. South Africa - 104 points 5. New Zealand - 96 points 6. Sri Lanka - 83 points 7. West Indies - 77 points 8. Pakistan - 76 points 9. Bangladesh - 66 points 10. Ireland - 26 points 11. Zimbabwe - 4 points 12. Afghanistan - 0 points Talking about the second and final Test, Bangladesh came into this match with a 1-0 lead after winning the series opener by 10 wickets. The Bangla Tigers opted to bowl and dismissed the hosts for 274, with Mehedi Hasan claiming a five-fer. In response, Bangladesh were 26 for 6 before Litton Das' masterclass (138) and Mehedi's 78 took their side to 262, conceding a slender 12-run lead. Just like the first Test, Pakistan fell flat in their second innings and got bundled out for 172 with Hasan Mahmud accounting for 5 for 43. In the 185-run chase, Najmul Shanto-led Bangladesh cruised towards the target without dropping much sweat, with opener Zakir Hasan topping scoring with 40. Also read: Not worried for my job security: Captain Shan Masood after Pakistan's humiliating defeat vs Bangladesh After the shocking home series loss, Masood said at the post-match conference, "I am not worried for my job security. I took this job to make the changes we believe will help this team. If I believe this team can go in a certain direction, even if my personal failure takes Pakistan in that direction, I will be content. However much time I get I'll be grateful for and do my best." He added, "We have to respect the opposition and Bangladesh's discipline was superior to ours in both Tests. We have to look at ourselves and the kinds of mistakes we made this series, and we made plenty. Test cricket, in terms of fitness, whether mental or physical, lasts for four or five days. What we've shown this series is that's something we need to work on."

ICC Test Rankings: Pakistan tumble to ninth spot, hit 59-year low after series loss to Bangladesh

On Tuesday (Sep 3), Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second and final Test, in Rawalpindi, to inflict a humiliating series whitewash over the hosts. The Bangla Tigers had won the series opener, also in Rawalpindi, by ten wickets before making it 2-0 in the finale. With this, Test captain Shan Masood is under severe pressure, having lost all five games as captain since taking over the red-ball side. However, Masood brushed aside concerns of 'job security' after the Bangladesh series defeat.

At the post-match conference, Masood said, "I am not worried for my job security. I took this job to make the changes we believe will help this team. If I believe this team can go in a certain direction, even if my personal failure takes Pakistan in that direction, I will be content. However much time I get I'll be grateful for and do my best."

Masood took over from Babar Azam before Pakistan's tour of Australia last year, where they were whitewashed 3-0. Thus, he has yet to win a Test as captain.

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Masood further explained how&nbsp;Pakistan can bounce back in Tests, saying they need to play more games and cannot turn up for red-ball challenge after playing T20Is.

<h2>'You can't prepare for science and then sit a maths exam'</h2>

He pointed out, "Bangladesh have two players who have played 70-90 Tests (Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahman), and Litton [Das] and Mehidy [Hasan Miraz] have played close to 40. We need the same level of red-ball exposure. Test cricket is the ultimate format of the game. You need experience. It's obvious we need more Test and red-ball cricket. Whatever format you play is the format for which you'll produce players."

"You can't play more T20 cricket and get Test players. You can't prepare for science and then sit a maths exam. If you're being tested for maths, you study maths. To play red-ball cricket, you must play red-ball cricket," he further added on the matter.

Masood signed off by lauding Bangladesh following their 2-0 win. He concluded, "We have to respect the opposition and Bangladesh's discipline was superior to ours in both Tests. We have to look at ourselves and the kinds of mistakes we made this series, and we made plenty. Test cricket, in terms of fitness, whether mental or physical, lasts for four or five days. What we've shown this series is that's something we need to work on."

On Tuesday (Sep 3), Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second and final Test, in Rawalpindi, to inflict a humiliating series whitewash over the hosts.

On Tuesday (Sep 3), Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second and final Test, in Rawalpindi, to inflict a humiliating series whitewash over the hosts. The Bangla Tigers had won the series opener, also in Rawalpindi, by ten wickets before making it 2-0 in the finale. With this, Test captain Shan Masood is under severe pressure, having lost all five games as captain since taking over the red-ball side. However, Masood brushed aside concerns of 'job security' after the Bangladesh series defeat. At the post-match conference, Masood said, "I am not worried for my job security. I took this job to make the changes we believe will help this team. If I believe this team can go in a certain direction, even if my personal failure takes Pakistan in that direction, I will be content. However much time I get I'll be grateful for and do my best." Masood took over from Babar Azam before Pakistan's tour of Australia last year, where they were whitewashed 3-0. Thus, he has yet to win a Test as captain. Also read: 'Heading in the right direction,' says Pak Test skipper Shan Masood after series loss against Bangladesh Masood further explained how Pakistan can bounce back in Tests, saying they need to play more games and cannot turn up for red-ball challenge after playing T20Is. 'You can't prepare for science and then sit a maths exam' He pointed out, "Bangladesh have two players who have played 70-90 Tests (Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahman), and Litton [Das] and Mehidy [Hasan Miraz] have played close to 40. We need the same level of red-ball exposure. Test cricket is the ultimate format of the game. You need experience. It's obvious we need more Test and red-ball cricket. Whatever format you play is the format for which you'll produce players." "You can't play more T20 cricket and get Test players. You can't prepare for science and then sit a maths exam. If you're being tested for maths, you study maths. To play red-ball cricket, you must play red-ball cricket," he further added on the matter. Masood signed off by lauding Bangladesh following their 2-0 win. He concluded, "We have to respect the opposition and Bangladesh's discipline was superior to ours in both Tests. We have to look at ourselves and the kinds of mistakes we made this series, and we made plenty. Test cricket, in terms of fitness, whether mental or physical, lasts for four or five days. What we've shown this series is that's something we need to work on."

Not worried for my job security: Captain Shan Masood after Pakistan's humiliating defeat vs Bangladesh

Bangladesh inflicted an embarrassing whitewash on hosts Pakistan in the two-match Test series with a six-wicket win in Rawalpindi on Tuesday (Sep 3). Having already won the first Test by 10 wickets, Bangladesh won the second Test to register a historic series win. This is Bangladesh’s third series win on foreign soil, having beaten West Indies in 2009 and then Zimbabwe in 2021. For Pakistan, this remains the lowest point in their Test cricket history with the 2-0 defeat against Bangladesh.

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<h2>Bangladesh whitewash Pakistan in Rawalpindi</h2>

With just a draw required to win the series, Bangladesh went one step better as they won the match by six wickets. Having been struggling at&nbsp;26/6 at one stage in the first innings, Bangladesh did well to get back into the match as they only trailed by 12 runs. Pakistan, however, were brought down to their knees in the second innings and were bowled out for 172 runs, setting a 185-run target for the visitors to win.

The target was chased with ease as all batters contributed to help their side to a historic win on Pakistan soil. Zakir Hasan (40), Najmul Hossain Shanto (38), and Mominul Haque (34) were the pick of the batters for Bangladesh. Earlier, Liton Das (138) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (78) built a 175-run stand in the first innings to help their side come back into the contest.

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The series defeat means Pakistan have lost three of the last four series on home turf while failing to win a single match. Earlier they had lost to Australia 1-0 in the summer of 2023 before England beat them 3-0 while the latest defeat was the worst.

The result also means Pakistan have won only one Test series on home turf since November 2006 with South Africa’s visit to the nation in 2021.

Bangladesh inflicted an embarrassing whitewash on hosts Pakistan in the two-match Test series with a six-wicket win in Rawalpindi on Tuesday (Sep 3). Having already won the first Test by 10 wickets, Bangladesh won the second Test to register a historic series win.

Bangladesh inflicted an embarrassing whitewash on hosts Pakistan in the two-match Test series with a six-wicket win in Rawalpindi on Tuesday (Sep 3). Having already won the first Test by 10 wickets, Bangladesh won the second Test to register a historic series win. This is Bangladesh’s third series win on foreign soil, having beaten West Indies in 2009 and then Zimbabwe in 2021. For Pakistan, this remains the lowest point in their Test cricket history with the 2-0 defeat against Bangladesh. Bangladesh Makes History💥🇧🇩 First-ever test series win against Pakistan. Bangladesh 2- Pakistan 0. 👏#BCB #Cricket #BDCricket #Bangladesh #PAKvBAN #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/x1AxqilxCh — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) September 3, 2024 × Bangladesh whitewash Pakistan in Rawalpindi With just a draw required to win the series, Bangladesh went one step better as they won the match by six wickets. Having been struggling at 26/6 at one stage in the first innings, Bangladesh did well to get back into the match as they only trailed by 12 runs. Pakistan, however, were brought down to their knees in the second innings and were bowled out for 172 runs, setting a 185-run target for the visitors to win. The target was chased with ease as all batters contributed to help their side to a historic win on Pakistan soil. Zakir Hasan (40), Najmul Hossain Shanto (38), and Mominul Haque (34) were the pick of the batters for Bangladesh. Earlier, Liton Das (138) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (78) built a 175-run stand in the first innings to help their side come back into the contest. ALSO READ | Uruguay's Luis Suarez announces international retirement, to bow out against Paraguay in Friday's WC qualifier The series defeat means Pakistan have lost three of the last four series on home turf while failing to win a single match. Earlier they had lost to Australia 1-0 in the summer of 2023 before England beat them 3-0 while the latest defeat was the worst. The result also means Pakistan have won only one Test series on home turf since November 2006 with South Africa’s visit to the nation in 2021.

PAK vs BAN: Bangladesh humiliate hosts Pakistan with series whitewash, win Rawalpindi Test

Heavy rain washed out the first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday. Overnight downpours delayed the toss and after more monsoon rains, umpires abandoned play for the day shortly after midday. "The first day's play has been called off due to persistent rain and wet outfield," Pakistan Cricket Board said. Neither team left their hotels.&nbsp;

Hosts Pakistan are desperate to square the two-match series after Bangladesh won the first Test, also in Rawalpindi, on Sunday. Bangladesh's 10-wicket victory was their first in 14 Tests against Pakistan.

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Pakistan have left out pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi from their 12-member squad, allowing him time to spend with his newly born son. Bangladesh are aiming to win only their third away series since gaining Test status in 2000, having beaten the West Indies (2009) and Zimbabwe (2021).&nbsp;

Heavy rain washed out the first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday. Overnight downpours delayed the toss and after more monsoon rains, umpires abandoned play for the day shortly after midday.

Heavy rain washed out the first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday. Overnight downpours delayed the toss and after more monsoon rains, umpires abandoned play for the day shortly after midday. "The first day's play has been called off due to persistent rain and wet outfield," Pakistan Cricket Board said. Neither team left their hotels. Hosts Pakistan are desperate to square the two-match series after Bangladesh won the first Test, also in Rawalpindi, on Sunday. Bangladesh's 10-wicket victory was their first in 14 Tests against Pakistan. Also read: Pak vs Ban: 'Anybody can criticise and ridicule anyone', Ramiz backs underfire Babar Azam amid poor form Pakistan have left out pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi from their 12-member squad, allowing him time to spend with his newly born son. Bangladesh are aiming to win only their third away series since gaining Test status in 2000, having beaten the West Indies (2009) and Zimbabwe (2021).

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Rain washes out opening day of second and final Test in Rawalpindi

Pakistan management has axed star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the second Test match against Bangladesh as the speedster’s poor run continues. The second Test match set to start on Friday (Aug 30) will see Afridi on the sidelines as visitors Bangladesh search for a historic series win against the hosts. The management has drafted in spinner Abrar Ahmed and Mir Hamza for the second Test as they look to end the two-match series on parity having lost the opening contest by 10 wickets.

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<h2>Pakistan axe Shaheen Shah Afridi</h2>

"Shaheen's missed out this game," Test coach Jason Gillespie said. "We've had a good conversation with him, and he fully understands and appreciates the thinking behind it. Shaheen's been given some feedback. He's working on some things with his bowling to be as effective as he possibly can be. He's working really well with Azhar Mahmood. We want to see Shaheen at his best because we've got a lot of cricket in all formats and Shaheen's going to play a really big role in that."

Having returned to the Test set-up for the first time since the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Shaheen was ineffective overall, having scalped two wickets in both innings combined. He ended with figures of 88/2 in the first innings and was not needed to bowl much in the second innings as Bangladesh needed just 30 runs to win.

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Head coach Jason Gillespie backed the ability of Shaheen but wanted a spinner in the team having struggled tremendously. The management has decided to draft Abrar Ahmed in the side who will act as the specialist spinner for the side.

<h2>Pakistan 12-man squad for second Test</h2>

Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed

Pakistan management has axed star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the second Test match against Bangladesh as the speedster’s poor run continues. The second Test match set to start on Friday (Aug 30) will see Afridi on the sidelines as visitors Bangladesh search for a historic series win against the hosts.

Pakistan management has axed star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the second Test match against Bangladesh as the speedster’s poor run continues. The second Test match set to start on Friday (Aug 30) will see Afridi on the sidelines as visitors Bangladesh search for a historic series win against the hosts. The management has drafted in spinner Abrar Ahmed and Mir Hamza for the second Test as they look to end the two-match series on parity having lost the opening contest by 10 wickets. Pakistan men's red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie's press conference ahead of the second #PAKvBAN Test 🏏#TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/anpzl5fKpS — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 29, 2024 × Pakistan axe Shaheen Shah Afridi "Shaheen's missed out this game," Test coach Jason Gillespie said. "We've had a good conversation with him, and he fully understands and appreciates the thinking behind it. Shaheen's been given some feedback. He's working on some things with his bowling to be as effective as he possibly can be. He's working really well with Azhar Mahmood. We want to see Shaheen at his best because we've got a lot of cricket in all formats and Shaheen's going to play a really big role in that." Having returned to the Test set-up for the first time since the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Shaheen was ineffective overall, having scalped two wickets in both innings combined. He ended with figures of 88/2 in the first innings and was not needed to bowl much in the second innings as Bangladesh needed just 30 runs to win. ALSO READ | Paris Paralympics 2024 kickoffs in blaze of hope and inclusivity Head coach Jason Gillespie backed the ability of Shaheen but wanted a spinner in the team having struggled tremendously. The management has decided to draft Abrar Ahmed in the side who will act as the specialist spinner for the side. Pakistan 12-man squad for second Test Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed

PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Shaheen Shah Afridi axed from Rawalpindi contest; Abrar Ahmed included

Pakistan have announced their squad for the second Test match against Bangladesh as they get ready to gain parity in the two-match Test series. Star names like Babar Azam and Abrar Ahmed have returned to the squad having missed the opening Test against Bangladesh. The announcement made on Wednesday (Aug 28) also saw the return of Aamir Jamal to the team, as they bid to win the second Test in Rawalpindi. Pakistan earlier lost the opening Test by 10 wickets against Bangladesh in what was also their first loss against their Asian counterparts.

<h2>Babar, Abrar return to squad</h2>

"Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam were released from the Test squad before the start of the first Test match and featured for Pakistan Shaheens in a four-day game against Bangladesh ‘A’ at the Islamabad Club from 20 to 23 August. Also, Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was released from the squad at the conclusion of the first Test, has rejoined the squad on Tuesday evening," a PCB release said.

"Meanwhile, Aamir Jamal, who had been released from the squad to work on his fitness at the NCA, has been recalled. Aamir’s participation in the second Test will remain subject to fitness clearance," it further added.

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Pakistan will go for a change in strategy in the second Test with the inclusion of Abrar who is likely to be included in the Starting XI. The hosts went a pace attack during the opening Test which backfired completely. Despite having scored 448 runs, a poor show in the second innings saw them lose by 10 wickets. They will look to fill the void of the spinner with the inclusion of Abrar.

<h2>Pakistan squad for 2nd Test vs Bangladesh</h2>

Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal (subject to fitness), Abrar Ahmed, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper) and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Pakistan have announced their squad for the second Test match against Bangladesh as they get ready to gain parity in the two-match Test series. Star names like Babar Azam and Abrar Ahmed have returned to the squad having missed the opening Test against Bangladesh.

Pakistan have announced their squad for the second Test match against Bangladesh as they get ready to gain parity in the two-match Test series. Star names like Babar Azam and Abrar Ahmed have returned to the squad having missed the opening Test against Bangladesh. The announcement made on Wednesday (Aug 28) also saw the return of Aamir Jamal to the team, as they bid to win the second Test in Rawalpindi. Pakistan earlier lost the opening Test by 10 wickets against Bangladesh in what was also their first loss against their Asian counterparts. Babar, Abrar return to squad "Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam were released from the Test squad before the start of the first Test match and featured for Pakistan Shaheens in a four-day game against Bangladesh ‘A’ at the Islamabad Club from 20 to 23 August. Also, Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was released from the squad at the conclusion of the first Test, has rejoined the squad on Tuesday evening," a PCB release said. "Meanwhile, Aamir Jamal, who had been released from the squad to work on his fitness at the NCA, has been recalled. Aamir’s participation in the second Test will remain subject to fitness clearance," it further added. ALSO READ | West Indies beat South Africa in third T20I to complete 3-0 series sweep Pakistan will go for a change in strategy in the second Test with the inclusion of Abrar who is likely to be included in the Starting XI. The hosts went a pace attack during the opening Test which backfired completely. Despite having scored 448 runs, a poor show in the second innings saw them lose by 10 wickets. They will look to fill the void of the spinner with the inclusion of Abrar. Pakistan squad for 2nd Test vs Bangladesh Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal (subject to fitness), Abrar Ahmed, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper) and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Babar Azam, Abrar Ahmed return as hosts look to gain parity after embarrassing defeat

The cricketing action continues with Pakistan hosting Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, starting on Wednesday (Aug 21). The Shan Masood-led side, who were whitewashed by Australia early this year on Australian soil, will kick off their home season with two vital Tests versus the Bangla Tigers and aim for a rollicking start.&nbsp;

Prior to the series opener, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shifted the venue of the second and final Test, from Karachi to Rawalpindi owing to the ongoing construction work for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Hence, both the Tests will be held in Rawalpindi.&nbsp;

<h2>Live Streaming Details For Pakistan Vs Bangladesh, 1st&nbsp;Test Match</h2>

When to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh&nbsp;1st Test match?

The Pakistan vs Bangladesh&nbsp;1st Test will be held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi from August 21–25.

At what time will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh&nbsp;1st&nbsp;Test commence?

The Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test&nbsp;will start at 10:30 am&nbsp;IST.

Where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh&nbsp;1st Test match in India on TV?

The live telecast details for Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test will not be available in India.

Where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh&nbsp;1st&nbsp;Test match live streaming in India?

The live streaming of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh series opener&nbsp;will not be available for the Indian audience.

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At present, both Pakistan and Bangladesh are in the bottom half of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table. While Masood &amp; Co. are at the sixth spot, the Bangla Tigers are languishing at the eighth position.&nbsp;

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Pakistan:&nbsp;Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper) and Shaheen Shah Afridi

Bangladesh:&nbsp;Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Zakir Hasan, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Nayeem Hasan

The cricketing action continues with Pakistan hosting Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, starting on Wednesday (Aug 21). The Shan Masood-led side, who were whitewashed by Australia early this year on Australian soil, will kick off their home season with two vital Tests versus the Bangla Tigers and aim for a rollicking start.

The cricketing action continues with Pakistan hosting Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, starting on Wednesday (Aug 21). The Shan Masood-led side, who were whitewashed by Australia early this year on Australian soil, will kick off their home season with two vital Tests versus the Bangla Tigers and aim for a rollicking start. Prior to the series opener, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shifted the venue of the second and final Test, from Karachi to Rawalpindi owing to the ongoing construction work for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Hence, both the Tests will be held in Rawalpindi. Live Streaming Details For Pakistan Vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Match When to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test match? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test will be held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi from August 21–25. At what time will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test commence? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test will start at 10:30 am IST. Where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test match in India on TV? The live telecast details for Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test will not be available in India. Where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test match live streaming in India? The live streaming of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh series opener will not be available for the Indian audience. Also read: Bangladesh tour of Pakistan: All you need to know about Pak vs Ban series - live streaming, time, date At present, both Pakistan and Bangladesh are in the bottom half of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table. While Masood & Co. are at the sixth spot, the Bangla Tigers are languishing at the eighth position. Squads Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper) and Shaheen Shah Afridi Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Zakir Hasan, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Nayeem Hasan

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Live Streaming: When and Where to watch Pak vs Ban series opener

Pakistan have kept their faint hopes to reach the semifinals of the ODI World Cup alive with a seven-wicket win against Bangladesh on Tuesday (Oct 31). The contest played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata has also seen Bangladesh officially eliminated from the semifinal race. Pakistan’s star batters Abdullah Shafique (68) and Fakhar Zaman (81) laid the foundation of the win as their team ended a four-match losing streak in the ODI World Cup.

<h2>Pakistan break losing streak</h2>

Having lost four consecutive matches and been affected by off-field controversies, Pakistan got rid of the monkey on&nbsp;their back&nbsp;with a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh. After reducing Bangladesh to 204, Pakistan batters made light work of the opposition with the bat and chased the target in 32.3&nbsp;overs.&nbsp;With six points now to their name, Babar Azam’s men will look to fight for every point as the tournament progresses towards elimination stage.

The pair of Shafique and Zaman put together an opening stand of 128 runs from 21 overs before the former was scalped by Mehidy Hasan Miraz who later got the better of skipper Babar on 9 as he failed to make the most of his opportunity.&nbsp;

Mohammad Rizwan (26) and Iftikhar Ahmed (17) then contributed to the winning cause as they led Pakistan to win. Interestingly, all of Pakistan’s wickets were taken by Miraz, and ended with figures of 60/3 in his nine overs.

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Earlier Bangladesh were bowled out for 204 with Mahmudullah top-scoring with 56 while skipper Shakib scored 43 off 64. Mohammad Wasim Jr and Shaheen Shah Afridi both ended with three wickets each with Haris Rauf claiming two.

Pakistan next take on New Zealand and a win there would give them the opportunity to stay in the semifinal race. The contest will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (Oct 4). The Men in Green will also take on England in their last match of the league stage. Bangladesh on the other hand take on Sri Lanka and Australia in their remaining two matches.

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Pakistan have kept their faint hopes to reach the semifinals of the ODI World Cup alive with a seven-wicket win against Bangladesh on Tuesday (Oct 31). The contest played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata has also seen Bangladesh officially eliminated from the semifinal race.

Pakistan have kept their faint hopes to reach the semifinals of the ODI World Cup alive with a seven-wicket win against Bangladesh on Tuesday (Oct 31). The contest played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata has also seen Bangladesh officially eliminated from the semifinal race. Pakistan’s star batters Abdullah Shafique (68) and Fakhar Zaman (81) laid the foundation of the win as their team ended a four-match losing streak in the ODI World Cup. Pakistan break losing streak Having lost four consecutive matches and been affected by off-field controversies, Pakistan got rid of the monkey on their back with a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh. After reducing Bangladesh to 204, Pakistan batters made light work of the opposition with the bat and chased the target in 32.3 overs. With six points now to their name, Babar Azam’s men will look to fight for every point as the tournament progresses towards elimination stage. The pair of Shafique and Zaman put together an opening stand of 128 runs from 21 overs before the former was scalped by Mehidy Hasan Miraz who later got the better of skipper Babar on 9 as he failed to make the most of his opportunity. Mohammad Rizwan (26) and Iftikhar Ahmed (17) then contributed to the winning cause as they led Pakistan to win. Interestingly, all of Pakistan’s wickets were taken by Miraz, and ended with figures of 60/3 in his nine overs. ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: Fireworks, masks and cake - CAB planning to celebrate Virat Kohli's b'day with a grand show Earlier Bangladesh were bowled out for 204 with Mahmudullah top-scoring with 56 while skipper Shakib scored 43 off 64. Mohammad Wasim Jr and Shaheen Shah Afridi both ended with three wickets each with Haris Rauf claiming two. Pakistan next take on New Zealand and a win there would give them the opportunity to stay in the semifinal race. The contest will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (Oct 4). The Men in Green will also take on England in their last match of the league stage. Bangladesh on the other hand take on Sri Lanka and Australia in their remaining two matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

ODI World Cup 2023: Shafique, Zaman keep Pak's faint SF hopes alive with 7-wicket win; Ban officially out

PAK vs BAN live streaming for free: The 31st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to be played on Tuesday (Oct 31) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Bangladesh started the tournament with a strong victory against Afghanistan, but since then they have been struggling to secure another win.

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Pakistan also opened their campaign with wins over the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, but have since suffered defeats to arch-rivals India, Australia, Afghanistan and most recently against South Africa.

With Bangladesh currently placed in the ninth spot, Pakistan entered this match as the favourite.

<h2>Here are all the details of live streaming of PAK vs BAN World Cup 2023 match:</h2>

<h2>PAK vs BAN, World Cup 2023: When is Pakistan vs Bangladesh match to be played?</h2>

The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played on Monday, October 16.&nbsp;

<h2>PAK vs BAN, World Cup 2023: At what time Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played?</h2>

The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played at 2:00 pm IST.&nbsp;

<h2>PAK vs BAN, World Cup 2023: Where will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played?- Venue</h2>

The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played Eden Gardens in Kolkata.&nbsp;

<h2>PAK vs BAN, World Cup 2023: Where to watch the live telecast of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match?</h2>

The live telecast of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match can be watched on all Star Sports Network channels.&nbsp;

<h2>PAK vs BAN, World Cup 2023: How to live-stream the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match online for free?&nbsp;</h2>

The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match live-streaming can be watched on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. 
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<h2>PAK vs BAN squad, World Cup 2023</h2>

Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam (c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim

Bangladesh Squad: Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib

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PAK vs BAN live streaming for free: The 31st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to be played on Tuesday (Oct 31) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

PAK vs BAN live streaming for free: The 31st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to be played on Tuesday (Oct 31) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Bangladesh started the tournament with a strong victory against Afghanistan, but since then they have been struggling to secure another win. Also read: India surpass New Zealand to achieve THIS special feat in ODI World Cups after win over England Pakistan also opened their campaign with wins over the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, but have since suffered defeats to arch-rivals India, Australia, Afghanistan and most recently against South Africa. With Bangladesh currently placed in the ninth spot, Pakistan entered this match as the favourite. Here are all the details of live streaming of PAK vs BAN World Cup 2023 match: PAK vs BAN, World Cup 2023: When is Pakistan vs Bangladesh match to be played? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played on Monday, October 16. PAK vs BAN, World Cup 2023: At what time Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played at 2:00 pm IST. PAK vs BAN, World Cup 2023: Where will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played?- Venue The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played Eden Gardens in Kolkata. PAK vs BAN, World Cup 2023: Where to watch the live telecast of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match? The live telecast of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match can be watched on all Star Sports Network channels. PAK vs BAN, World Cup 2023: How to live-stream the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match online for free? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match live-streaming can be watched on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. PAK vs BAN squad, World Cup 2023 Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam (c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Bangladesh Squad: Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

PAK vs BAN live streaming for free: How to watch World Cup 2023 Pakistan vs Bangladesh live on TV, mobile APP

Pakistan made a good start to the Super Four leg of the Asia Cup 2023 as they got the better of Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, September 6. The seven-wicket win was highlighted by opener Imam-ul-Haq’s terrific 78-run knock that paved the way for the hosts. The win also sees Pakistan remain unbeaten in the Asia Cup and will next take on India on Sunday in a high-voltage clash.

<h2>Pakistan win one-sided contest</h2>

Asked to chase 194, the Babar Azam’s men started on a positive note but lost opener Fakhar Zaman (20) in the last over of the first powerplay. However, his partner Imam held one end to put Pakistan in a comfortable position during the chase. He was supported by Babar Azam (17) before he was bowled by Taskin Ahmed on the third ball of the 16th over.

Imam was looking good for his 10th ODI hundred but was bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz on 78 and his innings came to an unfortunate end. Imam’s innings consisted of four sixes and five fours and looked impressive with the bat.

Mohammad Rizwan was another feature of the Pakistan batting line-up as he scored 63&nbsp;runs. He along with Agha Salman (12) guided their team home to register a comprehensive win in Lahore. The likes of Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Miraz ended with one wicket each for Bangladesh.

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<h2>What happened in Bangladesh innings?</h2>

Pakistan pacers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah shredded Bangladesh's batting order to help the hosts bundle out visitors for 193 in just 38.4 over in the Super Four clash. Pakistan's pace attack was too superheated for Bangladesh as except for Shakib Al Hasan (53) and Mushfiqur Rahim (64) other batters failed to score big. Rauf was the chief destructor as he bagged four while Naseem Shah claimed three and Shaheen Afridi scalped one.

Put to field first, Pakistan's pace attack troubled Bangladesh’s opener from the very start. Naseem Shah drew first blood as he dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for a duck in the second over of the game.

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Pakistan made a good start to the Super Four leg of the Asia Cup 2023 as they got the better of Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, September 6. The seven-wicket win was highlighted by opener Imam-ul-Haq’s terrific 78-run knock that paved the way for the hosts. The win also sees Pakistan remain unbeaten in the Asia Cup and will next take on India on Sunday in a high-voltage clash. Pakistan win one-sided contest Asked to chase 194, the Babar Azam’s men started on a positive note but lost opener Fakhar Zaman (20) in the last over of the first powerplay. However, his partner Imam held one end to put Pakistan in a comfortable position during the chase. He was supported by Babar Azam (17) before he was bowled by Taskin Ahmed on the third ball of the 16th over. Imam was looking good for his 10th ODI hundred but was bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz on 78 and his innings came to an unfortunate end. Imam’s innings consisted of four sixes and five fours and looked impressive with the bat. Mohammad Rizwan was another feature of the Pakistan batting line-up as he scored 63 runs. He along with Agha Salman (12) guided their team home to register a comprehensive win in Lahore. The likes of Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Miraz ended with one wicket each for Bangladesh. ALSO READ | CWC '23: Fitness of THESE two players key for India's campaign, says former Aussie batsman Tom Moody What happened in Bangladesh innings? Pakistan pacers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah shredded Bangladesh's batting order to help the hosts bundle out visitors for 193 in just 38.4 over in the Super Four clash. Pakistan's pace attack was too superheated for Bangladesh as except for Shakib Al Hasan (53) and Mushfiqur Rahim (64) other batters failed to score big. Rauf was the chief destructor as he bagged four while Naseem Shah claimed three and Shaheen Afridi scalped one. Put to field first, Pakistan's pace attack troubled Bangladesh’s opener from the very start. Naseem Shah drew first blood as he dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for a duck in the second over of the game. Pakistan will next take on India on Sunday while Bangladesh’s next encounter will be against Sri Lanka on Saturday in the Asia Cup Super Four stage. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan make winning start to Super 4 leg as Imam-ul-Haq smashes 78 in Bangladesh win

Pakistan’s suffered a huge embarrassment during their Asia Cup 2023 contest on Wednesday, September 6 against Bangladesh as the players were forced to leave the field. The official hosts of the Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan batters and Bangladesh fielders had to leave the field after one of the floodlights went off during the contest. The incident occurred at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as play for halted for a better part of 20 minutes.

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<h2>What was the incident?</h2>

With Pakistan 15/0 in their innings, the floodlights at the Gaddafi Stadium went off creating unsuitable conditions for playing. The incident occurred at the end of the fifth over as Pakistan batters Fakhar Zaman (13) and Imam-ul-Haq (2) were in the middle. The players and the umpires had no idea of what had happened and initially waited in the middle to see if the situation could be resolved.

Interestingly, only one tower of floodlights went off while others were working smoothly at the Gaddafi Stadium.&nbsp; The lights would then return in 20 minutes as Pakistan would continue their run chase. Babar Azam’s men had to chase 194 runs after Bangladesh were bowled out for 193.

Earlier, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi had trolled the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for scheduling the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. ACC initially thought to switch venues for the tournament as the Colombo venue was rain-affected. The ACC planned to switch the matches to Hambantota but did not make the plan official as both PCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) agreed to stay at the venue.

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<h2>What happened in the contest?</h2>

Pakistan pacers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah shredded Bangladesh's batting order to help the hosts bundle out visitors for 193 in just 38.4 over in the Super Four clash. Pakistan's pace attack was too superheated for Bangladesh as except for Shakib Al Hasan (53) and Mushfiqur Rahim (64) other batters failed to score big. Rauf was the chief destructor as he bagged four while Naseem Shah claimed three and Shaheen Afridi scalped one.

Put to field first, Pakistan's pace attack troubled Bangladeh's opener from the very start. Naseem Shah drew first blood as he dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 0 in the second over of the game.

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Pakistan’s suffered a huge embarrassment during their Asia Cup 2023 contest on Wednesday, September 6 against Bangladesh as the players were forced to leave the field.

Pakistan’s suffered a huge embarrassment during their Asia Cup 2023 contest on Wednesday, September 6 against Bangladesh as the players were forced to leave the field. The official hosts of the Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan batters and Bangladesh fielders had to leave the field after one of the floodlights went off during the contest. The incident occurred at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as play for halted for a better part of 20 minutes. Play stopped due to floodlight failure in Lahore. #AsiaCup2023 #Lahore pic.twitter.com/qZ0S744dhx — Shoukat Kulachi (@ShoukatKulachi3) September 6, 2023 × What was the incident? With Pakistan 15/0 in their innings, the floodlights at the Gaddafi Stadium went off creating unsuitable conditions for playing. The incident occurred at the end of the fifth over as Pakistan batters Fakhar Zaman (13) and Imam-ul-Haq (2) were in the middle. The players and the umpires had no idea of what had happened and initially waited in the middle to see if the situation could be resolved. Interestingly, only one tower of floodlights went off while others were working smoothly at the Gaddafi Stadium. The lights would then return in 20 minutes as Pakistan would continue their run chase. Babar Azam’s men had to chase 194 runs after Bangladesh were bowled out for 193. Earlier, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi had trolled the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for scheduling the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. ACC initially thought to switch venues for the tournament as the Colombo venue was rain-affected. The ACC planned to switch the matches to Hambantota but did not make the plan official as both PCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) agreed to stay at the venue. ALSO READ | CWC '23: Fitness of THESE two players key for India's campaign, says former Aussie batsman Tom Moody What happened in the contest? Pakistan pacers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah shredded Bangladesh's batting order to help the hosts bundle out visitors for 193 in just 38.4 over in the Super Four clash. Pakistan's pace attack was too superheated for Bangladesh as except for Shakib Al Hasan (53) and Mushfiqur Rahim (64) other batters failed to score big. Rauf was the chief destructor as he bagged four while Naseem Shah claimed three and Shaheen Afridi scalped one. Put to field first, Pakistan's pace attack troubled Bangladeh's opener from the very start. Naseem Shah drew first blood as he dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 0 in the second over of the game. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan suffers embarrassing moment vs Bangladesh as floodlights fail, players leave field

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