Bangladesh opt to bowl first against Pakistan | News Flash

DHAKA, Sept 25, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh once again won the crucial toss andopted to bowl first, sending Pakistan into bat in their must-win Asia Cupclash at Dubai International Cricket Stadium today. Jaker Ali Anik stood as the captain after regular skipper Liton Das failed torecover from his injury fully. Bangladesh are playing the match, turned out as unofficial semifinal, lessthan 24 hours after their 41-rund defeat to India. They have made three changes for the 'do or die' match with Taskin Ahmed,Nurul Hasan Sohan and Mahedi Hasan returning to the fold, replacing MohammadSaifuddin, Nasum Ahmed and Tanzid Hasan Tamim. "It looks a pretty dry wicket which is why we opted to bowl first," Jakersaid after the toss, explaining the...