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Summary The first match of Asia Cup will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Dhaka today at 1pm.
Hosts Bangladesh will take on Pakistan in the opening game of the Asia Cup at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today.Pakistan captain Misbah-ul- Haq on Saturday said that he would not take Bangladesh lightly.We dont want to commit that mistake.Bangladesh is a difficult opposition at home, because they know the conditions very well. On their day they can upset you, so we will not take them lightly. We have to put in our hundred per cent; we really have to come out hard to win the game, he said.Pakistan is coming after losing the ODI series to England in Dubai recently after spanking them in the Test series.On the other hand, Bangladeshs key player Shakibal- Hasan said that countering Pakistans spinners would be crucial.Handling Pakistans spin attack is vital for us, and moreover their fast bowling unit is also good. I think they have the best bowling unit of all the teams playing in this tournament, he told reporters.This is the eleventh edition of the regional competition and has returned to Bangladesh after 12 years. Bangladesh hosted the tournament twice in 1988 and 2000 respectively.
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