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4th Quarter-Final | Men’s Cricket, Asian Games 2026 | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin | 29 September 2026
Bangladesh’s likely side is built around Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan at the top, a spin-heavy middle and Mustafizur Rahman leading the pace. The only forced change came before a ball was bowled, when Mohammad Saifuddin’s hamstring opened a door for uncapped off-spinner Aliss Al Islam. Malaysia arrive as Group B winners after thrashing Hong Kong and sitting out a washout against Oman. That makes Tuesday’s quarter-final in Nisshin a sharper test than the seedings suggest, and every selection call reflects it.
Bangladesh named a 15-man group in early September, and it stayed intact for barely two weeks. Mohammad Saifuddin pulled his right hamstring in practice on 19 September and was ruled out with an estimated three-week rehab. Four days later, uncapped off-spinner Aliss Al Islam was called up as his replacement.
The swap changes the shape of the squad. Saifuddin was a seam-bowling all-rounder, while Aliss adds yet another spin option to a group already heavy on slow bowlers. No further fitness worries have surfaced.
Litton Das captains the side and keeps wicket, which frees a batting slot. The projection below comes from the confirmed squad, since the final eleven will not be known until the toss.
| Player | Role | Batting Position |
| Litton Das (wk) | Wicketkeeper-batter | 1 (Opener) |
| Tanzid Hasan | Top-order batter | 2 (Opener) |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | Top-order batter | 3 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Top-order batter | 3/4 |
| Tawhid Hridoy | Middle-order batter | 4/5 |
| Yasir Ali Chowdhury | Middle-order batter | 5/6 |
| Musaddek Hossain Saikat | All-rounder | 6/7 |
| Shak Mahedi Hasan | All-rounder / off-spin | 7/8 |
| Rishad Hossain | Leg-spin all-rounder | 8 |
| Nasum Ahmed | Left-arm spinner | 9 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Left-arm pacer | 9/10 |
| Shoriful Islam | Left-arm pacer | 10 |
| Hasan Mahmud | Right-arm pacer | 11 |
| Aliss Al Islam | Off-spinner | Bench/Reserve |
That list runs to 13 names for 11 spots. Bangladesh can only fit so many spinners, and one of the three quicks may have to sit out. Aliss starts as the reserve spinner.
Experience at the top is Bangladesh’s biggest edge. Litton brings 2,702 T20I runs from 122 matches at 23.49, last playing against New Zealand on 2 May, while Tanzid has 1,331 runs in 53 games at 28.31, most recently against Zimbabwe on 19 July. Parvez offers the higher ceiling, with 635 runs at 21.16 including a century and three fifties. Hridoy is the steadier bet, averaging 29.67 across 62 matches with a best of 83 not out.
Shanto is the wildcard. His 987 runs at 22.95 include a top score of 71, yet he had not played a T20I since facing UAE on 19 May 2025 before this recall. Picking him at three would be a vote for temperament over current rhythm.
Mustafizur remains the reference point of this attack. His 160 wickets in 128 T20Is come at 21.01, with a best of 6/10. Shoriful Islam gives a second left-arm angle, carrying 67 wickets from 61 games at 24.22. Hasan Mahmud is the recall that raises eyebrows. He has 22 wickets from 21 matches and a best of 3/47, but his last T20I came against West Indies on 19 December 2024. With Saifuddin gone, he is the only right-arm quick in the group.
Spin is where the squad runs deepest. Shak Mahedi Hasan has 71 wickets from 73 games, Rishad Hossain 61 from 50, and Nasum Ahmed 51 from 50, including a sharp 4/10. Mahedi’s best of 4/11 and his batting make him the likeliest to lock down a place.
Malaysia will not be overawed. They restricted Hong Kong to 81/9 on 24 September, with Pavandeep Singh taking 3/11 and Muhammad Amir 3/12. The chase ended inside 12 overs at 84/2, sealed by Muhamad Syahadat (36 not out) and Virandeep Singh (32 not out).
Rain then washed out their meeting with Oman, sending Malaysia through as Group B winners. In the 2023 quarter-final in Hangzhou, Bangladesh squeezed home by just two runs, 116/5 against 114/8. That margin is the warning. Bangladesh have the deeper squad on paper, yet depth only matters if the right eleven walk out. The Bangladesh vs Malaysia Asian Games 2026 playing XI has to be picked for an opponent that already dragged Bangladesh to the final over once.
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Has Bangladesh named its final team against Malaysia?
No, Bangladesh had not confirmed their final eleven ahead of the match. Litton Das should open and keep wicket, while uncapped off-spinner Aliss Al Islam replaced the injured Mohammad Saifuddin in the squad.
Who is Bangladesh’s captain at the Asian Games in Japan?
Litton Das captains Bangladesh at the Asian Games in Japan. He leads the side with 2,702 T20I runs from 122 matches, the highest tally of any batter in the 15-man squad.
Is Mustafizur Rahman playing at the Asian Games this year?
Yes, Mustafizur Rahman is part of Bangladesh’s 15-man squad. The left-arm quick has 160 T20I wickets from 128 matches, and last played a T20I against Australia on 19 June 2026.
Who won the 2023 Asian Games quarter-final between Bangladesh and Malaysia?
Bangladesh won by two runs in Hangzhou on 4 October 2023. They posted 116/5 and held Malaysia to 114/8, with Afif Hossain removing Virandeep Singh in the final over.
What time does Bangladesh play Malaysia at the Asian Games?
The quarter-final starts at 10:00 AM IST on 29 September 2026. It is the fourth quarter-final of the men’s cricket event and will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
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