PAK vs BAN Top Bowlers: Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the 5th Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, 25 September, at 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams are fighting for a spot in the final, and bowlers will play a massive role on the Dubai surface, which has offered swing early and some grip for spinners in the middle overs.
Let’s look at the top bowlers from both sides who could make a decisive impact in this high-stakes game.
Asia Cup 2025 – Top Wicket-Takers List
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | AVG | ECN |
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| Kuldeep Yadav | 5 | 5 | 17.1 | 97 | 12 | 8.08 | 5.65 |
| Junaid Siddique | 3 | 3 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 6.33 | 6.33 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 5 | 5 | 19 | 138 | 8 | 17.25 | 7.26 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 5 | 5 | 20 | 119 | 7 | 17.00 | 5.95 |
| Saim Ayub | 5 | 4 | 13 | 96 | 6 | 16.00 | 7.38 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 5 | 5 | 16.5 | 127 | 6 | 21.17 | 7.54 |
| Haris Rauf | 3 | 3 | 10.4 | 82 | 6 | 13.67 | 7.69 |
| Rishad Hossain | 4 | 4 | 12 | 94 | 6 | 15.67 | 7.83 |
PAK vs BAN: Pakistan’s Top Bowlers
1. Shaheen Afridi
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Last Match: 3/28 vs Sri Lanka
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Asia Cup 2025: 6 wickets in 5 matches
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Record vs Bangladesh: 12 wickets in 9 matches
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2025 T20s: 18 wickets in 13 matches
Insight: Afridi’s lethal new-ball swing can dismantle Bangladesh’s top order. If he strikes early, Pakistan will be in the lead.
2. Haris Rauf
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Last Match: 2/37 vs Sri Lanka
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Asia Cup 2025: 6 wickets in 3 matches
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Record vs Bangladesh: 7 wickets in 6 matches
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2025 T20s: 14 wickets in 11 matches
Insight: Rauf’s pace and sharp bouncers make him a threat in the middle overs, while his yorkers remain a weapon at the death.
3. Mohammad Nawaz
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Last Match: 1/20 vs Sri Lanka
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Asia Cup 2025: 5 wickets in 5 matches
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Record vs Bangladesh: 10 wickets in 8 matches
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2025 T20s: 12 wickets in 12 matches
Insight: Nawaz provides control with left-arm spin. On a track offering grip, he could choke the Bangladeshi middle order.
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- PAK vs BAN Today Match Pitch Report & Weather Update
- PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head Record and Stats
- PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2025: Top Bowlers to Watch
PAK vs BAN: Bangladesh’s Top Bowlers
1. Mustafizur Rahman
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Last Match: 1/33 vs India
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Asia Cup 2025: 8 wickets in 5 matches
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Record vs Pakistan: 15 wickets in 10 matches
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2025 T20s: 17 wickets in 11 matches
Insight: Known for his deadly cutters and slower balls, Mustafizur is Bangladesh’s strike weapon at the death.
2. Taskin Ahmed
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Last Match: Did not play vs India
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Expected Today: Yes
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Asia Cup 2025: 5 wickets in 3 matches
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Record vs Pakistan: 11 wickets in 9 matches
Insight: Taskin’s pace and bounce can give Bangladesh early breakthroughs, especially with the new ball.
3. Rishad Hossain
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Last Match: 2/27 vs India
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Asia Cup 2025: 6 wickets in 4 matches
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Record vs Pakistan: 5 wickets in 3 matches
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2025 T20s: 12 wickets in 10 matches
Insight: The young leg-spinner has impressed with his variations. He could be the X-factor in the middle overs.
PAK vs BAN: Top Bowlers Predictions
| Player | Matches (2025) | Wickets | Key Reason |
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| Shaheen Afridi (PAK) | 13 | 18 | Swing upfront, big-game player |
| Haris Rauf (PAK) | 11 | 14 | Pace & yorkers at the death |
| Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) | 11 | 17 | Cutters & variations under pressure |
| Rishad Hossain (BAN) | 10 | 12 | Young spinner with consistency |
Prediction: We back Shaheen Afridi (PAK) and Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) as the leading wicket-takers in this high-stakes Super Four contest.
