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Bangladesh and Pakistan will square off in the second T20I of the series on July 22, 2025, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. This crucial encounter follows a thrilling opening match, where Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Bangladesh made a statement in the opening game, successfully chasing down Pakistan’s modest total of 110 thanks to a dominant batting display led by Parvez Hossain Emon, who scored an unbeaten 56. Taskin Ahmed was superb with the ball, picking three wickets to stifle Pakistan’s batting—Fakhar Zaman top-scored for the visitors with 44, but they struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. Bangladesh chased down the target in just 15.3 overs, with support from Towhid Hridoy (36) and a composed finish by Jaker Ali. The win showcased Bangladesh’s balanced attack and growing confidence, especially after their recent T20I series win in Sri Lanka.
With momentum now firmly in their favor, Bangladesh will look to seal the series at home. The conditions in Dhaka tend to favor spinners as the pitch slows down, and both teams are expected to rely on their slower bowlers for breakthroughs. Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, will be under pressure to bounce back after their lackluster performance in the series opener. Key players for the visitors include Saim Ayub and Fakhar, who will need to step up, while Bangladesh will continue to bank on Litton Das’s leadership, Taskin’s seam, and the in-form Emon.
Despite Pakistan’s historical dominance in this head-to-head matchup—winning 19 of 22 T20Is—Bangladesh’s recent improvement and home advantage have set up an intriguing contest. With rain and humidity also likely to play a part, adaptability will be vital in the upcoming clash.
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025, 2nd T20I:
- Date and Time: July 22, 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, Mahedi Hasan
- Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Mahedi Hasan (c), Saim Ayub (vc)
- Choice 2: Mustafizur Rahman (c), Khushdil Shah (vc)
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups
Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat
BAN vs PAK Dream11 team for today’s match (July 22, 12:00 PM GMT)
Squads:
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), 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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