In preparation for their Asia Cup Super Four opener against Bangladesh, Pakistan took an unusual step by publicly disclosing their starting lineup a day in advance. This announcement was made via their official social media account on September 5, 2023. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place on September 6, 2023, at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
The solitary alteration in Pakistan’s lineup compared to their previous match against India is the inclusion of the fast-bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, replacing the spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammed Nawaz. This marks the third occasion they have revealed their squad prior to a match, reflecting their confidence in their selection choices.
Pakistan advanced to the Super Four stage following a commanding 238-run victory over Nepal and a shared points scenario with India due to inclement weather.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh secured their berth in the Super Four by triumphing over Afghanistan in their second group stage encounter, following a loss to Sri Lanka in their initial match.