Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to lock horns in a three-match T20I series starting today. Recently, Bangladesh toured Sri Lanka and registered a T20I series win, which will boost their confidence as they prepare to face Pakistan at home in Dhaka. Over the years, Bangladesh has become a formidable opponent on home soil, even securing wins against top teams like Australia. The pitches in Bangladesh have played a major role in their success as a team at home.
Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka Pitch Report – BAN vs PAK 1st T20I 2025
The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka is known for its spin-friendly pitches. The surface at this venue is likely to favour spinners more than pacers. However, the sluggish nature of the pitch can also assist fast bowlers if they bowl slower deliveries into the surface. Good-length slower balls will be difficult to hit for boundaries at this stadium. Anything over 170 is considered a very good total to defend. The team that bowls spin more effectively is expected to reign supreme.
Weather Forecast
There is a 20% chance of rain during the match. The weather is going to remain cloudy irrespective of showers. In this situation batting second could be a good tactical move. Duckworth Lewis method could play a significant role in the game.
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BAN vs PAK 1st T20I 2025 – Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh– Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Pakistan– Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris(w), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha(c), Khushdil Shah, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza
BAN vs PAK T20I Series 2025 Squads
Bangladesh– Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mohammad Naim
Pakistan– Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris(w), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha(c), Khushdil Shah, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Nawaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Sahibzada Farhan, Ahmed Daniyal