Bangladesh and Pakistan are all set to revive their T20I rivalry as the two sides gear up for the opening clash of a three-match series starting July 20 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
The 1st T20I promises to be a fiery contest with both teams coming off morale-boosting series victories. Bangladesh will enter the fixture with newfound momentum after clinching a historic series win over Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, Pakistan who last played a T20I series against the Tigers themselves will aim to repeat their dominant showing from May–June, where they sealed the series 2-1.
Fans and punters can expect a high-octane showdown as two in-form teams battle it out for early supremacy with back-to-back fixtures lined up on July 20, 22, and 24.
Head-to-head record: Bangladesh vs. Pakistan in T20Is
Bangladesh and Pakistan have faced each other 22 times in T20Is. Pakistan have won 19 matches, while Bangladesh managed just 3 victories.
Bangladesh have won 2 matches at home, while Pakistan have won 6. In away games, Pakistan have won 5 matches in Bangladesh, while Bangladesh remains winless in Pakistan.
- Total matches: 22
- Bangladesh wins: 3
- Pakistan wins: 19
- Tied/No result: 0
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Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
Batters:
Mohammad Haris (Pakistan): The explosive wicketkeeper-batter has already proven his mettle with a match-winning century against Bangladesh in their recent series. Slotted at No. 3, Haris will be a key figure in anchoring and accelerating Pakistan's innings.
Mahedi Hasan (Bangladesh): The offspinner was the standout bowler in the decider against Sri Lanka, grabbing 4 for 11 with clever changes of pace. His control and ability to strike in the powerplay will be vital on potentially slow, rain-affected pitches in Dhaka.
Bowlers:
Mohammad Abbas Afridi (Pakistan): A rising pace talent in Pakistan’s T20 setup, Abbas Afridi brings wicket-taking ability and sharp variations to the middle overs. With senior pacers absent, he’ll be crucial in leading the attack against Bangladesh.
Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh): The young middle-order batter was instrumental in Bangladesh’s recent series win over Sri Lanka, playing with confidence and control in pressure situations. His ability to rotate strike and accelerate late makes him a key figure against Pakistan’s varied bowling attack.
BAN vs. PAK betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
According to Dafabet, Pakistan enter the 1st T20I as clear favourites at 1.50, while Bangladesh are the underdogs at 2.59 despite playing at home.
Pakistan’s dominant head-to-head record and recent 3-0 sweep over Bangladesh in May–June give them a statistical edge. However, with Bangladesh coming off a strong series win against Sri Lanka and familiar conditions in Mirpur, an upset cannot be ruled out.
Odds | |
Bangladesh | 2.59 |
Pakistan | 1.50 |
* Odds correct at time of publish but subject to change
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Bangladesh vs. Pakistan: Expected playing XIs and team news
Bangladesh team news
Bangladesh enter the series high on confidence after a historic T20I series win against Sri Lanka. After a shaky start, the Tigers bounced back with dominant performances, highlighted by Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s match-winning 73 off 47 in the decider and Mahedi Hasan’s career-best 4 for 11.
Bangladesh (predicted playing XI): Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Pakistan team news
Pakistan's recent T20I form has been patchy, marked by a disappointing T20 World Cup exit and a 4-1 series loss to New Zealand earlier this year. But, they regained some momentum in their last assignment, sweeping Bangladesh 3-0 at home.
Mohammad Haris was the standout performer with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 107* and finishing as the top scorer of the series, while Hasan Ali led the bowling charge with eight wickets at an average of just 11.
Pakistan (predicted playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (w), Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem
BAN vs. PAK live scorecard: 1st T20I
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Where to watch Bangladesh vs. Pakistan 1st T20I in India
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
- Date & Time (IST): Sunday, July 20, 5:30 PM
- Live Broadcast and Streaming Details: Sports Central YouTube channel
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