PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: The Asia Cup tournament has entered the Super Four&nbsp;stage, with four out of six teams qualifying for it - Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. The first match of this stage will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday (Sep 6).&nbsp;

Pakistan started the tournament with a 238-run win over Nepal in their opening match. Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed scored centuries against the debutants before Shadab Khan spun a web around the opposition with four wickets. In their second encounter, they faced India but couldn’t chase India’s 267-run target due to incessant rains that forced the match to be called off.&nbsp;

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Bangladesh, on the other hand, started their campaign with a dismal batting performance against Sri Lanka as they were bowled out for 164. Shakib al Hasan tried his best to make the Sri Lankan batters work hard for their runs but the Tigers eventually suffered a five-wicket defeat. In their second fixture, they defeated Afghanistan as they failed to chase the daunting target of 335 runs.&nbsp;

Before today’s match, here’s a look at the two teams’ head-to-head stats in Asia Cup matches:

<h2>PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh head-to-head record</h2>

Bangladesh and Pakistan have faced each other in 14 matches in Asia Cup tournaments. Out of these 14 games, Bangladesh have won two whereas Pakistan have come out victorious on 12 occasions.

<h2>PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh pitch report&nbsp;</h2>

The Gaddafi Stadium generally acts in favour of the batters. It will be favourable for scoring runs throughout the match. However, it is expected that there will be a bit of help on the wicket for the pace bowlers.

<h2>PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh weather update&nbsp;</h2>

Clear skies are expected to greet the teams on Wednesday, with the temperature expected to be between 26 to 38 degrees Celsius.

<h2>PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh probable playing XI&nbsp;</h2>

Pakistan (PAK): Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Imam-ul-Haq, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

Bangladesh (BAN): Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (C), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud

<h2>PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh match details</h2>

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Match 7, Asia Cup 2023

Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, September 6, 03:00 PM IST

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PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: The Asia Cup tournament has entered the Super Four stage, with four out of six teams qualifying for it - Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: The Asia Cup tournament has entered the Super Four stage, with four out of six teams qualifying for it - Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. The first match of this stage will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday (Sep 6). Pakistan started the tournament with a 238-run win over Nepal in their opening match. Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed scored centuries against the debutants before Shadab Khan spun a web around the opposition with four wickets. In their second encounter, they faced India but couldn’t chase India’s 267-run target due to incessant rains that forced the match to be called off. Also Read | Asia Cup: Colombo to remain host for remaining Super Four games and final as scheduled Bangladesh, on the other hand, started their campaign with a dismal batting performance against Sri Lanka as they were bowled out for 164. Shakib al Hasan tried his best to make the Sri Lankan batters work hard for their runs but the Tigers eventually suffered a five-wicket defeat. In their second fixture, they defeated Afghanistan as they failed to chase the daunting target of 335 runs. Before today’s match, here’s a look at the two teams’ head-to-head stats in Asia Cup matches: PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh head-to-head record Bangladesh and Pakistan have faced each other in 14 matches in Asia Cup tournaments. Out of these 14 games, Bangladesh have won two whereas Pakistan have come out victorious on 12 occasions. PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh pitch report The Gaddafi Stadium generally acts in favour of the batters. It will be favourable for scoring runs throughout the match. However, it is expected that there will be a bit of help on the wicket for the pace bowlers. PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh weather update Clear skies are expected to greet the teams on Wednesday, with the temperature expected to be between 26 to 38 degrees Celsius. PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh probable playing XI Pakistan (PAK): Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Imam-ul-Haq, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah Bangladesh (BAN): Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (C), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh match details Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Match 7, Asia Cup 2023 Date & Time: Wednesday, September 6, 03:00 PM IST Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app and website (With input from agencies) 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.

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Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has personally apologised to Bangladesh batter Afif Hussain after hitting him with a throw during the second Twenty20 between the two teams in Dhaka.

He has also been fined 15 percent of match fees for his actions on Saturday.

Shaheen lost his cool after Hussain hit him for a six. The Pakistan fast bowler later picked up the ball in his follow through and hurled it at the stumps though Hussain was in his crease.

The ball hit the batter and a doctor was rushed on to the field to ensure he was okay.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board released a video of Shaheen walking up to Hussain after the match and apologising to him for the action and also hugging him with a smile.

It was Level 1 breach as per the ICC Code of Conduct. One demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of Shaheen, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period.

"Afridi admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Neeyamur Rashid of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees and ratified by the ICC Cricket Operations department as per the COVID-19 interim playing regulations. There was no need for a formal hearing," said the ICC in a statement.

Shaheen's unnecessary aggressive behaviour was apparently not well received either by the Pakistan team management or the Pakistan Cricket Board and the fast bowler was immediately conveyed he must apologise to Afif.

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Pakistan won the second T20 match to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series but the behaviour of another pacer, Hasan Ali also didn't go down well with the management.

Hasan was also reprimanded by the International Cricket Council match referee and given a level one offence warning after he rudely gestured to Bangladesh wicketkeeper batter, Nurul Hasan to go back to the pavilion after having dismissed him in the first T20 international on Friday.&nbsp;

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has personally apologised to Bangladesh batter Afif Hussain after hitting him with a throw during the second Twenty20 between the two teams in Dhaka.

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has personally apologised to Bangladesh batter Afif Hussain after hitting him with a throw during the second Twenty20 between the two teams in Dhaka. He has also been fined 15 percent of match fees for his actions on Saturday. Shaheen lost his cool after Hussain hit him for a six. The Pakistan fast bowler later picked up the ball in his follow through and hurled it at the stumps though Hussain was in his crease. The ball hit the batter and a doctor was rushed on to the field to ensure he was okay. ALSO READ: IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I live streaming: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match live online? The Pakistan Cricket Board released a video of Shaheen walking up to Hussain after the match and apologising to him for the action and also hugging him with a smile. It was Level 1 breach as per the ICC Code of Conduct. One demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of Shaheen, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. "Afridi admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Neeyamur Rashid of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees and ratified by the ICC Cricket Operations department as per the COVID-19 interim playing regulations. There was no need for a formal hearing," said the ICC in a statement. Shaheen's unnecessary aggressive behaviour was apparently not well received either by the Pakistan team management or the Pakistan Cricket Board and the fast bowler was immediately conveyed he must apologise to Afif. ALSO READ: International Cricket Council appoints Geoff Allardice as CEO Pakistan won the second T20 match to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series but the behaviour of another pacer, Hasan Ali also didn't go down well with the management. Hasan was also reprimanded by the International Cricket Council match referee and given a level one offence warning after he rudely gestured to Bangladesh wicketkeeper batter, Nurul Hasan to go back to the pavilion after having dismissed him in the first T20 international on Friday.

Shaheen Afridi apologises to Afif Hussain for directing throw at him, fined 15 percent of match fees

Pakistan recovered from a precarious 24-4 to beat Bangladesh by four wickets on Friday in the first of their three Twenty20s.

The match was in the balance with three overs to go, then Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz hit two sixes each and Pakistan reached 132-6 in 19.2 overs, knocking off Bangladesh's 127-7.

Fakhar Zaman and Khushdil Shah launched Pakistan's recovery with a 56-run partnership for the fifth wicket. They scored 34 each, removed in quick succession when Fakhar chased a wide delivery of fast bowler Taskin Ahmed to edge to wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan, and Khushdil was undone by a slower ball outside off by pacer Shoriful Islam.

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With the visitors needing 32 runs in the last three overs, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz pulled off a blitz to break Bangladesh's stranglehold.

Shadab struck an unbeaten 21 off 10, hitting the winning six by slog-sweeping legspinner Aminul Islam over deep midwicket.

Aminul, one of the home team's specialist bowlers, only came to bowl in the last over when Pakistan needed two runs for the victory.

Nawaz was unbeaten on 18 off 8.

Pakistan made a cautious start on the slow pitch before fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman rattled the stumps of Mohammad Rizwan for 11. Captain Babar Azam dragged one on to his stump on 7, but Bangladesh failed to keep up that pressure to the end.

The damage was ultimately done when it was restricted to 127-7, continuing a poor batting record that haunted Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. The team has lost six straight T20s.

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Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali, with 3-23, triggered a collapse, leaving Bangladesh at 40-4 in the ninth over.

Afif Hossain top-scored for the side with 36 and Mahedi Hasan was unbeaten on 30 to help the side get past 100.

The second match is on Saturday.&nbsp;

Pakistan recovered from a precarious 24-4 to beat Bangladesh by four wickets on Friday in the first of their three Twenty20s. The match was in the balance with three overs to go, then Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz hit two sixes each and Pakistan reached 132-6 in 19.

Pakistan recovered from a precarious 24-4 to beat Bangladesh by four wickets on Friday in the first of their three Twenty20s. The match was in the balance with three overs to go, then Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz hit two sixes each and Pakistan reached 132-6 in 19.2 overs, knocking off Bangladesh's 127-7. Fakhar Zaman and Khushdil Shah launched Pakistan's recovery with a 56-run partnership for the fifth wicket. They scored 34 each, removed in quick succession when Fakhar chased a wide delivery of fast bowler Taskin Ahmed to edge to wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan, and Khushdil was undone by a slower ball outside off by pacer Shoriful Islam. ALSO READ: Absolutely staggering! CA slammed for appointing Tim Paine as captain despite knowing about his scandal With the visitors needing 32 runs in the last three overs, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz pulled off a blitz to break Bangladesh's stranglehold. Shadab struck an unbeaten 21 off 10, hitting the winning six by slog-sweeping legspinner Aminul Islam over deep midwicket. Aminul, one of the home team's specialist bowlers, only came to bowl in the last over when Pakistan needed two runs for the victory. Nawaz was unbeaten on 18 off 8. Pakistan made a cautious start on the slow pitch before fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman rattled the stumps of Mohammad Rizwan for 11. Captain Babar Azam dragged one on to his stump on 7, but Bangladesh failed to keep up that pressure to the end. The damage was ultimately done when it was restricted to 127-7, continuing a poor batting record that haunted Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. The team has lost six straight T20s. ALSO READ: Explained! Why Tim Paine has stepped down as Australia's Test captain 4 years after sexting scandal Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali, with 3-23, triggered a collapse, leaving Bangladesh at 40-4 in the ninth over. Afif Hossain top-scored for the side with 36 and Mahedi Hasan was unbeaten on 30 to help the side get past 100. The second match is on Saturday.

Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz help Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 4 wickets in 1st T20I

Bangladesh's upcoming cricket tour of Pakistan was postponed on Monday as the coronavirus pandemic plays havoc with sports events across the globe.

Bangladesh were due to play a one-day international on April 1 followed by a Test, as Pakistan slowly re-emerges as a host for international cricket after a decade of isolation.

"The Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket boards have decided to postpone the upcoming one-day International and Test in Karachi for a later date," said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a statement.

The PCB has also indefinitely postponed the domestic Pakistan Cup tournament, which was scheduled to start on March 25.

The announcement comes days after Pakistan began holding the remaining matches of its domestic cricket league in empty stadiums to prevent the transmission of the virus.&nbsp;

Pakistan has recorded fewer than 100 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, and no deaths.

Officials have tested fewer than 1,000 potential cases in the country of about 215 million people, where healthcare is frequently inadequate.

A deadly 2009 attack on a convoy carrying Sri Lanka's team halted international cricket tours to Pakistan, but visits are gradually resuming following an improvement in security.

Bangladesh's upcoming cricket tour of Pakistan was postponed on Monday as the coronavirus pandemic plays havoc with sports events across the globe. Bangladesh were due to play a one-day international on April 1 followed by a Test, as Pakistan slowly re-emerges as a host for international cricket after a decade of isolation.

Bangladesh's upcoming cricket tour of Pakistan was postponed on Monday as the coronavirus pandemic plays havoc with sports events across the globe. Bangladesh were due to play a one-day international on April 1 followed by a Test, as Pakistan slowly re-emerges as a host for international cricket after a decade of isolation. "The Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket boards have decided to postpone the upcoming one-day International and Test in Karachi for a later date," said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a statement. The PCB has also indefinitely postponed the domestic Pakistan Cup tournament, which was scheduled to start on March 25. The announcement comes days after Pakistan began holding the remaining matches of its domestic cricket league in empty stadiums to prevent the transmission of the virus. Pakistan has recorded fewer than 100 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, and no deaths. Officials have tested fewer than 1,000 potential cases in the country of about 215 million people, where healthcare is frequently inadequate. A deadly 2009 attack on a convoy carrying Sri Lanka's team halted international cricket tours to Pakistan, but visits are gradually resuming following an improvement in security.

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The first T20 International match is taking place in Lahore with hosts Pakistan taking on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-cricket-board-gets-government-clearance-only-for-t20i-series-in-pakistan-no-chance-of-test-cricket-273996">Bangladesh</a>. Pakistan captain Babar Azam lost the toss to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-cricket-board-to-decide-on-test-tour-in-pakistan-today-273214">Bangladesh </a>captain Mahmudullah Riyad as the visitors chose to bat first.

Azam has vehemently defended his decision to recall veterans ​Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, stating that the mere presence of the experienced duo should help the team in their pursuit of winning the T20 series. 
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[&nbsp;Bangladesh's Liton Das (R);&nbsp;Pakistan's wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan (L) (Courtesy: AFP) ]

"I felt that we needed these two (Malik, Hafeez) seniors. They were part of the number one team last year," he said. "I gave my opinion to the selectors and they heard me. Their presence will help me and the team. I will learn from them on captaincy as well," Babar added.

The remaining two matches are also set to be played in Lahore.

The first T20 International match is taking place in Lahore with hosts Pakistan taking on Bangladesh. Pakistan captain Babar Azam lost the toss to Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad as the visitors chose to bat first.

The first T20 International match is taking place in Lahore with hosts Pakistan taking on Bangladesh. Pakistan captain Babar Azam lost the toss to Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad as the visitors chose to bat first. Azam has vehemently defended his decision to recall veterans Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, stating that the mere presence of the experienced duo should help the team in their pursuit of winning the T20 series. Also Read: Pakistan recall Hafeez and Malik for Bangladesh T20 series [ Bangladesh's Liton Das (R); Pakistan's wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan (L) (Courtesy: AFP) ] "I felt that we needed these two (Malik, Hafeez) seniors. They were part of the number one team last year," he said. "I gave my opinion to the selectors and they heard me. Their presence will help me and the team. I will learn from them on captaincy as well," Babar added. The remaining two matches are also set to be played in Lahore.

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