Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the 17th match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, September 25, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan took on Sri Lanka in their last match and elected to bowl after winning the toss. Sri Lanka made 133 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the bowlers and took three wickets for 28 runs in four overs. Pakistan reached the target of 134 runs in 18 overs with five wickets in hand. Hussain Talat took two wickets and made 32 runs off 30 deliveries. He won the Player of the Match award.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Pakistan for Match 17 against Bangladesh-
Top Order: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub
Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Farhan is the leading run-scorer for Pakistan with 156 runs in five games at an average of 31.20 and a strike rate of 107.58.
Middle Order: Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, and Mohammad Haris (wk)
Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, and Mohammad Haris could be there in the middle order. Haris has made 100 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 136.98.
Lower Middle Order: Mohammad Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf
Mohammad Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Nawaz has amassed 82 runs and has taken one wicket in five games.
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed
Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Shaheen is the joint-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan with six wickets in five games at an average of 21.16.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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