Published on: Nov 19, 2021 5:20 pm IST|Updated on: Nov 19, 2021 5:37 pm IST
BAN Playing 11: The Bangladesh and Pakistan team will lock horns in the 2nd T20I of the bilateral series. This fixture will start on 20th November at 1:30 PM IST.
In the 1st T20I of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan T20I series, the Pakistan team secured a hard fought victory by by 4 wickets. The Bangladesh team could post only 127 runs on the board, with the middle order contributions of around 30 runs each from Afif Hossian, Nasum Ahmed, and Mahedi Hasan. But the bowlers were terrific to take the match until the final overs, with Taskin picking 2 wickets, while Mahedi, Mustafizur, and Shoriful scalping 1 each.
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The Bangladesh team put up a fine show in the 1st T20I against Pakistan. After a bad start, the players like Nurul Hasan and Afif Hossain constructed the innings well to lay a stable platform, while Mahedi Hasan provided a late flourish as well to help the team in posting a respectable total. While the bowlers also were impressive to put Pakistan team under serious pressure until the first 15 overs by containing runs and taking wickets. There can be 1 change in the Bangladesh Playing 11, with Akbar Ali making his Bangladesh debut replacing Saif Hassan. Other than that, the captain may trust all their players.
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BAN Playing 11 (likely)
Mohammad Naim Saif Hasan/ Akbar Ali Nazmul Hassan Shanto Afif Hossain Mahmudullah (c) Nurul Hasan Aminul Islam Mahedi Hasan Shoriful Islam Mustafizur Rahman Taskin Ahmed
Bangladesh Squad: Mahmudullah (c), Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Aminul Islam Biplob, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Saif Hassan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Shohidul Islam, Akbar Ali.
1. Mahmdullah
The skipper of the Bangladesh team would look to be proficient in his performances to help the team in levelling the series. Although he missed out on scoring in the last fixture, he is expected to make a fine comeback.
2. Mohammad Naim
One failure doesn’t determine the player’s talent. The opener of the home team, Naim has a solid technique and composure to do well against Pakistan.
3. Mahedi Hasan
The spinner picked a wicket and scored 30 off 20 balls in the 1st T20I, which helped Bangladesh to keep a stronghold of the match. He can be a vice captain for your fantasy team.
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4. Mustafizur Rahman
The fast bowler has been consistent in taking wickets of his variations and yorkers. In 60 T20 matches, he has scalped 85 wickets.
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