Bangladesh stand-in captain Jaker Ali addressed the media ahead of their crucial T20 Asia Cup clash against Pakistan, emphasizing team focus and strength while acknowledging their past experiences against the opposition. The match outcome will determine who qualifies for the finals, with India already securing their spot.Bangladesh’s T20 International record against Pakistan shows 5 wins and 20 losses in 25 matches. However, they recently secured a 2-1 series victory against Pakistan on home soil in July.“We don’t take anyone lightly; instead, we focus on our strengths and abilities. Having played them twice before in Pakistan and Bangladesh, those experiences will surely be valuable moving forward,” Jaker Ali told the media.Pakistan enters the match following a decisive five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their must-win Super Fours fixture at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.India has already advanced to the Asia Cup 2025 final after defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs in the Super Fours clash at Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.The upcoming match between India and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Friday will be a dead rubber, as the winner of Pakistan versus Bangladesh will complete the final lineup.Bangladesh squad for Asia Cup: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin.Pakistan squad for Asia Cup: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim. The match will take place at Dubai, UAE, as both teams aim to secure their spot in the finals.
