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BAN vs PAK 1st T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Bangladesh And Pakistan?



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Bangladesh will lock horns with Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match home series tonight. The high-octane encounter will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. 

Bangladesh

Led by Litton Das, Bangladesh are high on confidence having recently thrashed Sri Lanka by 2-1 in a T20I series. Apart from the skipper, impactful players like Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan and Taskin Ahmed are expected to play key roles for the home side. 

Pakistan

On the other hand, Pakistan steamrolled Bangladesh by three-nil the last time when these two sides faced each other in a T20I series. Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris and Abbas Afridi could be pivotal for the visitors, while the onus will be on Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf and Khushdil Shah to spearhead the all-rounders' department. 

BAN vs PAK Head-To-Head In T20Is

Categories
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Matches Played22
22
Matches Won3
19
Matches Lost19
3
Ties--
No Result-
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How Will The Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium's Pitch behave?

The average scoring rate at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium across 63 T20Is is 7.10, suggesting its sluggish nature. While the top-order batters could capitalise on the track's even pace and bounce, run-scoring will be an uphill task against the older ball. The spinners from both sides will be crucial at this venue; and unless the wicket has a firm grass covering, the toss-winner might bat first. 

Players To Watch For In BAN vs PAK 1st T20I Match

Bangladesh

Litton Das

Stylish batter Litton Das showcased sublime form in the recently concluded T20I series against Sri Lanka. He amassed 114 runs across three innings and could be a headache for the Pakistani bowling unit. 

Rishad Hossain

Promising wrist spinner Rishad Hossain has been a consistent performer for Bangladesh in T20Is. He can trouble Pakistan's batters with his wily variations on Dhaka's spin-friendly surface. 

Towhid Hridoy

Middle-order batter Towhid Hridoy is one of Bangladesh's most dependable players. If Bangladesh lose a couple of early wickets, Hridoy could be their go-to man to rescue them from the crisis. 

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan

The swashbuckling opener recently had a phenomenal PSL season, emerging as the most successful batter in the tournament. He is a fine player of pace and spin and might torment Bangladesh's bowling attack. 

Agha Salman

Pakistan's captain Agha Salman is known for his scintillating stroke-play. Besides scoring crucial runs, Salman can chip in with a few valuable overs of off-spin bowling. 

Abrar Ahmed

Abrar Ahmed is expected to lead Pakistan's spin attack in the first T20I. The right-arm bowler is a proven performer in T20Is and might keep the Tigers under the pump with his variations on Dhaka's spin conducive surface. 

Today’s Match Prediction: BAN vs PAK 1st T20I Match

Predicted Top Performers

Bangladesh - Taskin Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan

Pakistan - Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Abbas Afridi

BAN vs PAK 1st T20I Match: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 165-170

Predicted second innings score: 150-155

Predicted Result: Considering the combination and recent form of both teams, Pakistan are the favourites to win this match.