Bangladesh vs Pakistan Match Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today’s match between BAN vs PAK?

Bangladesh will take on Pakistan in the opening match of a three-match T20I series on Sunday, July 20, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

The hosts come into the series with confidence, having recently secured a 2-1 T20I series win over Sri Lanka away from home. With home advantage and winning momentum on their side, Bangladesh will look to start strong and aim for another series win in front of their fans.

On the other hand, Pakistan dominated Bangladesh in their last T20I meeting just a month ago, sweeping the series 3-0 on home soil. They will look to maintain that winning rhythm and approach these away fixtures with the same positive mindset and intent.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka is traditionally on the slower side and tends to favour spinners as the game progresses. Early on, pacers may find some seam movement, however, once setled, batters can find rhythm and play their strokes more freely.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh

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

Saim Ayub, Khushdil Shah, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Salman Mirza

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Saim Ayub

The 23-year-old Saim Ayub could be a key batter for Pakistan in the opening clash against Bangladesh. He is known for his aggressive approach at the top, and strikes at an impressive rate of 138.49. His ability to dominate the powerplay and control the tempo could prove crucial in helping Pakistan secure a strong start and push for victory in the series opener.

Probable Best Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman

The left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman could be a key weapon for Bangladesh in the upcoming clash. He is known for his deceptive pace variations and cutters, and has been highly economical, bowling at under six runs per over in recent outings. His ability to swing the ball early and deliver unpredictable variations at the death makes him a tough challenge for any batting lineup.