This is the first bilateral T20I leg for both nations after their respective campaigns in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2021. While Pakistan were knocked out in the semi-finals of the multi-team tournament, Bangladesh’s journey ended in the Super 12 stage.
Head-to-Head record:
Played: 12 | BAN won: 02 | PAK won: 10 | No result: 0
Pitch report:
The tracks at Dhaka tend to offer a good amount of support to spinners, and a similar display is likely to take place in the three-match series opener. Team that wins the toss would look to bowl first to make full use of the slowness of the pitch at this venue.
Probable XIs:
Bangladesh: Mahmudullah (c), Saif Hassan, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shahidul Islam/Shoriful Islam
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- BAN wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 35-40
- PAK total: 135-145
Case 2:
- PAK wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 30-35
- BAN total: 130-140
Team batting second to win the contest.
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