||Desk Report||

The Asia Cup is getting more interesting with each passing game. Bangladesh and Pakistan are facing each other today at the Sheikh Abu Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, where another fierce battle is expected between the two.

However, the Tigers have so far failed to show any sign of putting up a good fight, with yet another top-order collapse at the very beginning of their batting innings.

Soumya Sarkar replaced Nazmul Hossain in the opening spot. Shakib Al Hasan could not start for the Mashrafe-led side due to his long-standing finger injury. Mominul Haque replaced the ace all-rounder while Rubel Hossain came in for Nazmul Islam.

Making a return to the ODI team almost after a year, Soumya failed to make a memorable comeback as Junaid Khan, who is playing in place of Mohammad Amir, dismissed him for a duck.

Shaheen Afridi and Junaid Khan then splendidly bowled out Mominul Haque and Liton Das, respectively, as Bangladesh became three down at 12 runs.

Bangladesh's ever-dependable Mushfiqur Rahim is now at the crease alongside Mohammad Mithun. The pair has carefully handled the Pakistan pacers and are now looking to get the runs flowing against their spinners.

For Bangladesh, the onus is once again on the few experienced batters of the team to restore the innings and offer the fans something to cheer for at this stage.

 

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