Match Preview: Match 12 Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Battered teams combat in virtual semi-final
6th Super Four Match, Pakistan v Bangladesh
Two confidence deficient teams clash in virtual knock out in Abu Dhabi
Two confidence deficient teams clash in virtual knock out in Abu Dhabi
THE MATCHUP 
Pakistan and Bangladesh established a new-found rivalry during the Asia Cups of 2012 and 2014 but haven't played a single ODI since 2015. Both team's performance in the Super Fours has followed an identical pattern - a heavy defeat against India and a thrilling win against Afghanistan, which has essentially kept them in the tournament. They now need a win to confirm a spot in the finals when they face-off on Wednesday, September 26.
Pakistan are coming into this game after facing their second loss against India in this Asia Cup. Their largesse in the field allowed India to hand them a drubbing which might have dented their confidence severely. Bangladesh, on the other hand, oscillated from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again during their virtual knockout game against Afghanistan. In the end, their experience prevailed and helped them win the game from the jaws of defeat.
Pakistan are coming into this game after facing their second loss against India in this Asia Cup. Their largesse in the field allowed India to hand them a drubbing which might have dented their confidence severely. Bangladesh, on the other hand, oscillated from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again during their virtual knockout game against Afghanistan. In the end, their experience prevailed and helped them win the game from the jaws of defeat.
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UNDER THE MICROSCOPE 
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UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
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THE PREDICTION
Pakistan were whitewashed 3-0 when they last played Bangladesh 3 years ago. Given Pakistan's stark improvement in the last couple of years, the clean sweep means nothing going into this clash. Their 31-4 overall head-to-head record over Bangladesh make them favourites to win this game.
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