BAN vs PAK Match Prediction 2025 1st T20I: Match Preview, Pitch Report and Who will win Today’s Match?

BAN vs PAK Recent Form

The hosts Bangladesh cricket team's recent form doesn't look good. In the last 5 matches, they have won only 2 matches and lost three. The two wins came against Sri Lanka whereas the 3 defeats were against Pakistan itself.

As for the visitors Pakistan, they have not played any further T20I cricket after hosting the Bangla Tigers. In the last 5 T20Is, they have 3 wins and 2 losses. The wins were obviously against Bangladesh and the defeats were against New Zealand.

BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head in T20Is

Bangladesh cricket team and Pakistan have both historically played 22 T20I matches against each other and it is the Pakistan team who have been the best team. Among the 22 matches played, Pakistan secured 19 victories while Bangladesh managed to win only 3 times. The most recent match-up between the two teams was obviously the 3 match T20I series in May - June in which Pakistan won 3-0.

Sher-e-Bangla, Dhaka Pitch Report

The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka is not known for batting in all the matches played at the venue. The venue instead assists the spin bowler a lot more. The slow medium pacers can also be effective at the venue. The batters will have to work hard and play shots according to the ball rather than blind hitting. The dew is also going to play a significant role in this match as it becomes easier to chase when there is dew during the 2nd inning in evening games.

BAN vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (C), Jaker Ali, Twohid Hridoy, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Harris, Salman Ali Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Hussain Talat, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed.

BAN vs PAK Key Players

Bangladesh Top Batter: Tanzid Hasan

There is no denying that Bangladesh don't have a great batting line-up as compared to that of Pakistan. Most of the eyes will be on Tanzid Hasan who was in good form in the last series vs Pakistan as well vs Sri Lanka. He scored 106 runs vs Pakistan and 94 runs vs Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh Top Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman 

Mustafizur Rahman is the best bowling option available in the Bangladesh line-up. He has great experience of playing T20 cricket across the world and his ability to bowl cutters and different variations makes him a threat with the ball on a slower track like the Sher-e-Bangla.

Pakistan Top Batter: Mohammad Haris

Keep your eyes on the Pakistani batsman Mohammad Haris who was in great form when Bangladesh was in Pakistan. The Bangladesh tigers had no answers to what was a brilliant performance from the batsman as he scored 179 runs in 3 innings including a century.

Pakistan Top Bowler: Abrar Ahmed 

With the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka most likely to be a spin friendly track, keep an eye on Abrar Ahmed, probably Pakistan’s best spin bowler right now. He picked 3 wickets in 3 matches in the last series whereas it was batting friendly pitches. 

BAN vs PAK Today Match Prediction 

The Bangladesh vs Pakistan T20I series is going to be an exciting series between the two teams. Pakistan got the upper-hand when Bangladesh visited Pakistan and this time Bangladesh will be looking to return the favour at home.

However, Pakistan is the stronger side going into the match as the visitors have a superior squad in terms of quality despite missing out on some top names.

Pakistan's dominant performance in the previous T20I series against Bangladesh has positioned the visitors favorably, likely giving them an edge in upcoming encounters, as their head-to-head record strongly favors Pakistan. So back Pakistan to win this match.