The Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup 2025 heats up with Match 5, as Pakistan takes on Bangladesh at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday, 25 September 2025. Here’s a complete match prediction, head-to-head, probable XIs, pitch report, and weather forecast ahead of this crucial encounter.
Match Overview
- Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Super Fours, Match 5, Asia Cup 2025
- Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Time: 8:00 PM (IST)
Pitch Report
The surface in Dubai usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Pacers could find swing and seam movement under the lights during the powerplay, while batters can capitalize as the ball comes onto the bat in the middle overs. Spinners may have a role to play as the game progresses, especially in the second innings. A first-innings total of 270+ is often competitive in ODIs here.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 34°C
- Humidity: 61%
- Forecast: Clear skies with no rain interruptions expected
- Chances of Rain: 5%
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches | PAK Wins | BAN Wins |
| PAK vs BAN | 15 | 11 | 4 |
Pakistan holds the upper hand historically, but Bangladesh has proven capable of upsetting stronger sides in knockout stages.
Probable XIs
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Mahedi Hasan
Prediction
- If Pakistan bat first: 270–290 → Pakistan likely to win
- If Bangladesh bat first: 250–270 → Bangladesh could challenge but Pakistan still favorites
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Disclaimer: The insights and predictions shared in this blog are for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are based on current team form, player performances, and historical data, but cannot guarantee match outcomes. Readers are advised to use their own judgment and discretion when interpreting these forecasts.