The cricket teams of Bangladesh and Pakistan will engage in a contest during the second T20I of their ongoing series on July 22, 2025, hosted at the esteemed Shere Bangla National Stadium located in Dhaka. This highly anticipated match follows an electrifying initial game, where the Bangladesh team emerged victorious against Pakistan by a margin of seven wickets, thereby establishing a 1-0 advantage in the three-match series.
Bangladesh showcased their prowess in the initial match, adeptly chasing down Pakistan’s score of 110 with a commendable batting performance spearheaded by Parvez Hossain Emon, who achieved an impressive unbeaten score of 56. Taskin Ahmed delivered an exceptional bowling display, securing three crucial wickets to impede Pakistan’s batting momentum—Fakhar Zaman emerged as the top-scorer for the visiting team with 44 runs; however, they encountered challenges in establishing substantial partnerships and experienced frequent wicket losses. Bangladesh successfully pursued the target in precisely 15.3 overs, bolstered by valuable contributions from Towhid Hridoy (36) and a composed performance by Jaker Ali. This triumph highlighted Bangladesh’s well-rounded offensive capabilities and burgeoning self-assurance, particularly following their recent victory in the T20I series held in Sri Lanka.
With momentum now firmly in their grasp, Bangladesh aspires to clinch the series on their home ground. The prevailing conditions in Dhaka typically favor spin bowlers, as the pitch tends to decelerate over time; consequently, both teams are anticipated to leverage their slower bowlers to secure pivotal breakthroughs. Pakistan, under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, will confront pressure to rebound from their underwhelming showing in the series’ opening fixture. Essential players for the visiting squad encompass Saim Ayub and Fakhar, who are expected to elevate their performance levels; meanwhile, Bangladesh will continue to rely on Litton Das’s leadership, Taskin’s seam bowling expertise, and Emon’s current form.
Despite Pakistan’s notable historical dominance in prior head-to-head contests—having won 19 out of 22 T20Is—Bangladesh’s recent advancements and the benefit of playing on home soil have established a fascinating framework for the impending match. Given the likelihood of rain and humidity, adaptability will remain critical in the forthcoming showdown.
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 well recognized for pitches that provide slow movement and spin. During the initial phase of an inning, fast bowlers could potentially generate some movement from the seam and also swing the ball, especially if the weather conditions are overcast. Nevertheless, as the game progresses further, the playing surface typically slows down considerably. This benefits spinners and presents challenges for batsmen looking to execute their shots freely. Batters who are capable of establishing themselves early on and consistently rotating the strike will be in a better position to perform successfully. Teams might also contemplate batting first in order to put scoreboard pressure on their opponents as the pitch deteriorates progressively.
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
