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The opening match of the Super 4’s round in the Asia Cup 2023 will feature Pakistan facing off against Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 6.
Pakistan performed impressively during the group stage, securing one victory and a match cancelled due to rain. Meanwhile, Bangladesh rebounded strongly after their initial loss in the tournament’s opening match, securing a place in the Super 4’s round.
Notably, both teams have had two players each who managed to score a century in the Asia Cup 2023. Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed achieved this feat for Pakistan in their match against Nepal, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto both registered centuries for Bangladesh in their game against Afghanistan. Unfortunately, Shanto will not be available for Bangladesh in the Super 4’s round due to injury.
With both Pakistan and Bangladesh enjoying a solid performance in the league stage, they will be eager to maintain their momentum as they enter the Super 4’s round.
ODI stats and records at Gaddafi Stadium:
- Total matches: 71
- Matches won batting first: 36
- Matches won bowling first: 33
- Average first innings score: 252
- Average second innings score: 217
- Highest total: 375/3 (Pakistan)
- Lowest total: 75 all-out (Pakistan)
- Highest run chase: 349/4 (Pakistan)
- Lowest total defended: 170/8 (West Indies)
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Gaddafi Stadium Pitch report:
The Gaddafi Stadium offers an ideal setting for batters to shine, thanks to the flat surface it provides. On the contrary, seam bowlers often find it challenging to make an impact due to the lack of significant bounce and lateral movement in the pitch. Nonetheless, they can still trouble batters by hitting the right spots consistently. Additionally, as the game progresses, spinners may come into their own and benefit from the conditions.
The typical first innings total at this venue stands at 252, and the team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first.
Lahore Weather Report
The weather at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be bright and sunny, with no signs of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 37 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels to be around 41% and the wind blowing at a speed of 10 km/hr. The spectators can anticipate the match to take place without any interruptions.
PAK vs BAN, Playing XI:
Bangladesh (Probabale): Mohammad Naim, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf
