Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Expected lineups, betting predictions and odds

Pakistan are all set to take on Bangladesh in the opening match of the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage.

The match is scheduled to be held on September 6 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, kicking off at 3:00 PM IST.

Pakistan have not lost a single game in the Asia Cup thus far, while Bangladesh, after losing their opening game against Sri Lanka, bounced back and thrashed Afghanistan to qualify for the next round.

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Predicted XI

Predicted XI for Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.

Predicted XI for Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head in ODIs

Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced each other in 37 One Day Internationals. Bangladesh has won on five occasions, while Pakistan have won 32 times.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Weather forecast in Lahore

The forecast suggests hot and humid weather with the temperature touching a maximum of 38 degrees, but it is expected to drop to approximately 27 degrees in the twilight.

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh betting odds

Pakistan are the favourites according to bookkeepers.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2023 ODI Prediction

Pakistan will go into the match as the favorites. In the last two matches in Lahore, we witnessed a high-scoring game where Bangladesh scored more than 300 runs while Sri Lanka and Afghanistan both scored close to the 300 tally.

This means that a high-scoring match is on the cards.

Pakistan will aim to register yet another win in the ongoing Asia Cup and gain some confidence before facing rivals India on Sunday.