Asia Cup 2023, PAK vs BAN | 5 Player Battles To Watch Out For
Bangladesh cricket team (Source: Twitter/@BCBtigers)
The Super Four leg of the Asia Cup 2023 starts September 6 with the match scheduled between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Pakistan topped their group with a 238-run win over Nepal, while their fixture versus India got washed out due to rain. As for Bangladesh, their thumping victory against Afghanistan helped them enter the Super Fours comfortably.
Pakistan versus Bangladesh has several player battles to be looked at. Let us list those.
Mohammad Rizwan vs Shakib Al Hasan
Pakistan wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan has often been found wanting while facing Shakib Al Hasan. His struggle against the left-arm spinner has resulted in two dismissals in ODI cricket.
| Runs | Balls | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan vs Shakib Al Hasan (ODIs) | 28 | 33 | 2 |
Fakhar Zaman vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Already running out-of-form, Fakhar Zaman will have to tackle the challenge of Mehidy Hasan Miraz if he has to find his touch. The off-spinner has got the better of the opener once so far in ODIs.
| Runs | Balls | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz (ODIs) | 6 | 21 | 1 |
Shakib Al Hasan vs Shaheen Shah Afridi
Bangladesh captain Shakib should be wary of the threat posed by the fast-bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has already dismissed him once in the one-dayers.
| Runs | Balls | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan vs Shaheen Shah Afridi (ODIs) | 13 | 18 | 1 |
Litton Das vs Shaheen Shah Afridi
After missing out on the group stage of the Asia Cup 2023, Litton Das would not have much time to settle in as he will be put to the test by Shaheen. The pacer has dismissed the right-hander twice in white-ball cricket.
| Runs | Balls | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litton Das vs Shaheen Shah Afridi (white-ball cricket) | 10 | 14 | 2 |
Babar Azam vs Shakib Al Hasan
Babar Azam's numbers vs left-arm spinners are staggering. However, his recent performance against them has not been up to the mark. Shakib could use this to his advantage and might win in the captain versus captain battle.
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