Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Pakistan, Bangladesh Face Asian Games Semifinal Spin Test
Bangladesh and Pakistan are playing in a semifinal cricket match at the 2026 Asian Games.
The match is part of a tournament that began with 10 teams.
Rain washed out all four quarterfinal matches, so neither semifinalist has played yet.
Bangladesh will be led by Litton Das.
Pakistan will be led by Sahibzada Farhan in his first white-ball captaincy assignment.
Bangladesh have many spin bowlers, while Pakistan’s bowling attack is less experienced.
The playing conditions have helped spin bowlers take more wickets than fast bowlers.
Both teams must quickly learn how to play at Korogi Sports Park.
Bangladesh will face Pakistan in the first men’s cricket semifinal at the 2026 Asian Games.
All four quarterfinals were washed out by rain, leaving the semifinalists yet to play in the competition.
Bangladesh will be led by Litton Das, while Pakistan will be captained by Sahibzada Farhan.
Bangladesh have a spin-heavy attack, while Pakistan will rely heavily on international-level spinner Abrar Ahmed.
Spin has taken 35 wickets in the men’s competition compared with 19 for pace, making conditions a major factor.
- Who
- Bangladesh and Pakistan men’s cricket teams.
- What
- They are scheduled to contest the first semifinal of the 2026 Asian Games men’s cricket competition.
- When
- The semifinal is scheduled for Thursday, after the article’s September 29, 2026 publication date.
- Where
- Korogi Sports Park.
- Why
- Both teams are competing for a place in the Asian Games final and a chance to win a medal.
- Event
- 2026 Asian Games men’s cricket semifinal
- Matchup
- Bangladesh vs Pakistan
- Bangladesh captain
- Litton Das
- Pakistan captain
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Bangladesh absence
- Najmul Hossain Shanto is ruled out because of illness
- Men’s competition wickets
- Spin: 35; pace: 19
- Highest first-innings score
- 129
- Recent T20I form
- Bangladesh: WWLLL; Pakistan: WLWLW