PAK vs BAN 1st Test | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview And Live Streaming

PAK vs BAN 1st Test will be played in Rawalpindi [X]

To the delight of cricket fans across the globe, the much-anticipated Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh begins tomorrow, with both teams locking horns in the opening game at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This series is a part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle and hence both teams would like to have a winning start to it. 

PAK vs BAN 1st Test: Team Previews

Pakistan

Led by Shan Masood, Pakistan have named a robust eleven-member team for this high-voltage contest. Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will be the key batters for the hosts, while the eyes will also be on Saud Shakeel, who is known for his explosive batting. 

It will be skipper Masood's job to ensure stability in the batting order, with Agha Salman playing as a potent batting all-rounder down the order. 

Considering a green deck in Rawalpindi, Pakistan have chosen an all-pace bowling attack for the first Test. So, apart from Shaheen Afridi, expect fiery spells from Naseem Shah and Mohammad Ali, who were impressive in the recently held four-day game against Bangladesh A. 

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Bangladesh

Meanwhile, Bangladesh suffered a massive setback, with Mahmudul Hasan Joy being ruled out of the series due to a groin injury. However, the Tigers have several players who can be a threat to the Pakistani bowling unit. 

Barring captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, the onus will be on experienced campaigners like Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim to ensure par totals for the visitors. 

The rampant all-round duo of Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will also play a massive role with bat and ball. 

The Tigers will expect game-changing spells from their pacers, especially Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam, who are capable enough to capitalise on the potential seam-friendly conditions in Rawalpindi. 

PAK vs BAN 1st Test: Match details and Live streaming

PAK vs BAN 1st Test: Rawalpindi Pitch Report

As per emerging pictures, the surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium contains live grass. So, besides new ball swing, expect some extra bounce and seam movement from the fast bowlers. 

However, the conditions will ease out eventually, with the batters enjoying their time in the middle from the third day onwards. The spinners will gets a hint of turn throughout the game. Considering the seam-friendly conditions, the toss-winner might bowl first. 

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PAK vs BAN 1st Test: Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan have already announced their playing XI, while Bangladesh might also go with three proper pacers, with Shakib and Mehidy shouldering the spin-bowling responsibilities. 

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (C), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel (VC), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali

Bangladesh: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud

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PAK vs BAN 1st Test: Winner Prediction

Considering Pakistan's strength and advantage of playing at home, we back them to win this match and take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. 

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