Asia Cup 2025: Predicting Bangladesh XI for match 17

Bangladesh will take on Pakistan in the 17th match of the Asia Cup on Thursday, September 25, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The team that will win this game will qualify for the final and will face India on Sunday, September 28. In the last game against India, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl. India made 168 runs for the loss of six wickets. Rishad Hossain was the pick of the bowlers and took two wickets for 27 runs in three overs. Saif Hassan was the highest scorer for Bangladesh and made 69 runs off 51 deliveries. Parvez Hossain Emon was the only other batter who made a double-digit score for the team. Bangladesh were bundled out for 127 runs and lost the match by 41 runs. 

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Bangladesh for Match 17 against Pakistan-

Top Order: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, and Parvez Hossain Emon

Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, and Parvez Hossain Emon will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Saif is the highest run-scorer for Bangladesh with 160 runs in three matches at an average of 53.33.

Middle Order: Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, and Jaker Ali (c & wk)

Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, and Jaker Ali could be there in the middle order. Haris has made 100 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 136.98. Hridoy is the second-highest run-scorer with 134 runs in five outings.

Lower Middle Order: Mohammad Saifuddin and Rishad Hossain

Mohammad Saifuddin and Rishad Hossain are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Rishad has taken six wickets in four games at an average of 15.66.

Bowlers: Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman

Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Mustafizur is the leading wicket-taker with eight wickets in five games at an average of 17.25.

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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