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Top 3 bowlers to watch out for in 1st semi-final of Asian Games 2026

Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to square off in the opening men's cricket semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 on October 1. Both squads advanced directly from the quarter-final round as higher seeds after rain forced their previous fixtures to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Consequently, neither side enters this upcoming clash with any prior competitive experience on the playing surface at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Ahead of the contest, analysts have highlighted three specific bowlers to watch closely during the match.

Bangladesh features leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, who boasts a strong record in the format, alongside experienced left-arm fast bowler Shoriful Islam. Meanwhile, Pakistan relies on the bowling variations of Abrar Ahmed, who forms part of a squad captained by Sahibzada Farhan.

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