Bangladesh will lock horns with Pakistan in the opening clash of a highly anticipated three-match T20I series on Sunday, July 20, at the iconic Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. With both sides coming off contrasting results in their recent outings, the opener promises to set the tone for a fiercely competitive contest.
Three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Pakistan
The home side enters the series brimming with confidence, having recently pulled off a 2-1 T20I series victory over Sri Lanka in their own backyard. That morale-boosting result marked a significant stride for Bangladesh in away conditions. Now, returning to familiar territory, they will aim to carry that momentum forward and capitalize on home advantage. Backed by a passionate crowd and spinning-friendly conditions, Bangladesh will hope to seize early control in the series.
Pakistan, on the other hand, dominated the previous T20I series between these two sides just a month ago, recording a clinical 3-0 whitewash at home. With a solid blend of experience and youth, the visitors will be eager to replicate that success in Bangladesh and maintain their recent stranglehold over their subcontinental rivals. Their challenge now lies in adapting quickly to Dhaka’s slower surfaces and maintaining the same intensity in unfamiliar conditions.
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025, 1st T20I:
- Date and Time: July 20, 5:30 Pm IST/ 12:00 Pm GMT/ 06:00 Pm local
- Venue: Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka
Sher-e-Bangla Stadium Pitch Report:
The Shere Bangla National Stadium is known for its slow, turning tracks. Early in the innings, fast bowlers may extract some seam and swing movement, particularly under overcast conditions. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down significantly, bringing spinners into play and making stroke-making more difficult. Batters who can settle early and rotate strike will be best suited to succeed here, while teams may also look to bat first and apply scoreboard pressure as the pitch deteriorates.
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Litton Das, Mohammad Haris
- Batters: Salman Ali Agha, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub
- All-rounders: Khushdil Shah, Rishad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Saim Ayub (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc)
- Choice 2: Mustafizur Rahman (c), Khushdil Shah (vc)
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BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups
Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat
BAN vs PAK Dream11 team for today’s match (July 20, 12:00 PM GMT)
Squads:
Bangladesh: Litton Das (captain), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufyan Moqim
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