Bangladesh, Pakistan clash with fate in their own hands

Do-or-Die Clash for Pakistan and Bangladesh

When: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:30 PM (Local Time)/8:00 PM (IST)

Where: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Following their loss to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to face off in Dubai. Both teams now hold their fate in the upcoming match.

Pakistan's Edge Over Bangladesh

Pakistan are well-positioned after their convincing win over Sri Lanka. Their batting troubles remain, but they know they must not experiment too much. The one position they might consider changing is the batting slot held by Hussain Talat, who has held on despite the presence of Hasan Nawaz and Khushdil Shah.

Bangladesh's Uncertainty

Bangladesh, on the other hand, have undergone significant changes, especially with injuries and inexperience being a concern. Despite their strong bowling performance against India, Saif Hassan's 50, and their impressive fielding, they will need to assess their best XI.

Key Players to Watch

• Taskin Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan: Sitting out against India, it's uncertain if they will be included in the Bangladesh team.
• Saim Ayub: Might return for Pakistan as an opener.
• Hasan Nawaz or Khushdil Shah: Could be included in place of the currently playing Hussain Talat.

Probable XI

Pakistan

• Sahibzada Farhan
• Fakhar Zaman
• Saim Ayub
• Salman Agha (c)
• Hussain Talat/Hasan Nawaz
• Mohammad Haris (wk)
• Mohammad Nawaz
• Faheem Ashraf
• Shaheen Afridi
• Haris Rauf
• Abrar Ahmad

Bangladesh

• Saif Hassan
• Tanzid Tamim
• Parvez Hossain Emon
• Towhid Hridoy
• Shamim Hossain
• Jaker Ali (c,wk)
• Mohammad Saifuddin
• Rishad Hossain
• Tanzim Sakib
• Nasum Ahmed
• Mustafizur Rahman