Published on: Jul 21, 2025 9:35 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 21, 2025 4:52 pm IST
Bangladesh made a mockery of Pakistan in the first T20I as they defeated them convincingly by 7 wickets to go 1-0 up in the 3-match T20I series. The two teams are all set to lock horns again in the second T20I at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Bangladesh was on top with both bat and ball in the first T20I in Dhaka. The hosts won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat on a surface that was fairly new and indecisive. Bangladesh bowlers made the best of the call taken by skipper Litton Das as they bowled out Pakistan for a mere 110 in 19.3 overs. Taskin Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers with 3 scalps for 22 runs, whereas Mustafizur took 2 for 6 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Fakhar Zaman, with a 34-ball 44, was the lone warrior with the bat for the visitors, who otherwise put up a sorry effort with the bat.
Bangladesh’s reply was led by opener Parvez Hossain Emon (56* off 39) and middle-order batter Towhid Hridoy (36 off 37). The duo stitched 73 runs for the third wicket and ensured that their team got over the finishing line with ease. Things did go well for Bangladesh in the first T20I, and they will look to do the same in the second one to take an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match T20I series.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the BAN vs PAK Dream11 prediction.
Date: 20th July 2025 Time: 05:30 PM IST Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Matches Played: 23 PAK won: 19 BAN won: 4 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
A total of 23 matches have taken place between the two sides. Pakistan has historically dominated with 19 wins, whereas Bangladesh has won just 4. In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, Pakistan has a slight upper hand with 3 wins to 2 in the name of Bangladesh.
The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka for the second T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan is expected to remain consistent with its traditional character—slow, low, and spin-friendly. Composed of black clay, the surface offers early assistance to seamers with modest bounce and movement, especially under overcast conditions. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to grip and slow down, bringing spinners into play and making stroke-making increasingly difficult. Batters will need to settle in before attempting aggressive shots, particularly in the first innings. The outfield is quick, and the boundaries are relatively short, which can reward timing and placement. Captains winning the toss may prefer to bat first to exploit the initial bounce and avoid chasing under lights when spin becomes more dominant.
Below is a table highlighting key T20I match stats from the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka:
PAK Expected Playing XI: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (WK), Salman Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz/Sahibzada Farhan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz/Sufiyan Muqeem, Faheem Ashraf/Hussain Talat, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza
BAN Expected Playing XI: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (C/WK), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the hosts, Bangladesh, are tipped as the favorites to win this match and go 2-0 up and take an unassailable lead in the series.
This all-important clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh will take place on Tuesday, July 22, at 05:30 PM (IST). There is no streaming available for this match in India.
Wicket-keepers: Litton Das, Muhammad Haris Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon All-Rounders: Rishad Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Abbas Afridi
C/VC Options- Tanzid Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Muhammad Haris, Saim Ayub