Bangladesh won the toss and they are putting Pakistan to bat first on a pitch that is touted to favour the seamers.
Pakistan are the weakest side among the major teams in Asia Cup 2025 when it comes to facing spinners,while Bangladesh is not great against pace attack.
The match is a virtual semifinal for the invigorated Pakistan, who defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets on September 23 and now aim to book their place in the final.
Meanwhile, a young Bangladesh team is coming into this match on the back of a defeat by India on Wednesday, September 24.
In that game, India defeated the young team by 41 runs.
Bangladesh is not even playing with their regular captain Litton Das, and have wicketkeeper Jaker Ali to fill his shoes. Ali is leading the team for the second time ever, compared to P