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PAK vs BAN 2024: 1st Test Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shan Masood with the series trophy (PCB)Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shan Masood with the series trophy (PCB)

Pakistan and the visiting Bangladesh team will commence their two-match Test series on August 21 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match marks a return to Test lore for both nations after months of high-octane T20I and league cricket action.

Here at OneCricket, we take a look at Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks and the best-predicted fantasy XIs for the match.

PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats

Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced each other 13 times in Tests since their first meeting back in 2001. Remarkably, the Pakistan cricket team has won 12 of those matches, with one resulting in a draw. Even during their previous bilateral meeting back in late-2021, Pakistan won their two-match series by a 2-0 margin in Bangladesh.

Matches
Pakistan won
Bangladesh won
Draws
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PAK vs BAN Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has hosted 13 Test matches so far since its inauguration. Historically, the venue offers considerable assistance to batters in the first couple of days. The ball tends to come on to the bat nicely, and the average first innings total here is a staggering 338. Owing to the overall track record of the venue, the captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat second.

Fantasy value from the pitch report

  • As per the pitch report, wicket-taking pacemen and specialist spinners should be included in the playing XI, especially to tackle the batting-friendly conditions in the first couple of days.
  • The batting order must consist of composed players who can occupy long hours at the crease. The nature of the playing surface will allow batters to play their natural strokes upon settling in.

PAK vs BAN Fantasy Cricket Tips

Pakistan Heavy Fantasy XI

  • In-form Saud Shakeel and Test veteran Babar Azam will start out as some of the primary players in the Pakistan batting line-up. Shakeel, who made his Test debut less than two years ago, has already racked up nearly 1,000 runs at an average of over 60. Moreover, Babar remains a class act and one of the seniormost members of the side along with fellow batters Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood.
  • Young Naseem Shah will likely be given a crack in the playing XI owing to his raw Test potential. The speedster, with an impressive bowling average of 33.82, last played a Test match over a year ago in Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh Heavy Fantasy XI

  • For Bangladesh, much will depend on the batting form of captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. The cricketer has already tallied over 650 runs in his past 10 Tests and will be aiming to notch up giant scores against Pakistan in the impending series opener.
  • Young fast bowler Hasan Mahmud will likely be expected to helm Bangladesh’s pace attack, as he did against Sri Lanka earlier this year. Shakib Al Hasan is all set to lead his nation’s spin department owing to his vast experience and track record of 237 wickets.

PAK vs BAN Winner Prediction

Pakistan’s balanced batting and bowling compositions, coupled with familiarity with home conditions and superior head-to-head record makes them favorites to defeat Bangladesh in the first Test of their two-match series.

PAK vs BAN Top Player Picks

Shan Masood (PAK)

  • Fresh off the heels of County cricket in England, and away from T20 cricket’s extravagant overdose; Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood will be aiming for a fresh start to his captaincy career following his team’s 0-3 drubbing in Australia earlier this year. With the bat, Masood holds much tenacity to settle in for hours at the crease, as evidenced by his impervious first-class record.

Saud Shakeel (PAK)

  • Pakistan vice-captain Saud Shakeel maintains a batting average of 60.43 after 10 Test matches. He also punched out an authoritative 76 against Bangladesh A in Islamabad last week.

Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)

  • Top-order star, Najmul Hossain Shanto must lead Bangladesh from the batting frontlines if they are to challenge Pakistan on testing Rawalpindi conditions. With 27 Test caps in his profile, the cricketer has plundered five half-centuries and one ton. However, Shanto will be aiming to punch above his weight to amass runs at a better rate than his average of 29.03.

Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)

  • While Shakib Al Hasan has not been part of severals Bangladesh’s Test ventures off late, the dazzling all-rounder remains one of the seniormost members of his team. The 37-year-old has so far played 67 matches and has amassed over 4,500 runs at an impressive average of 38.83. Moreover, Shakib Al Hasan has also proliferated with 237 wickets in just 113 innings.

PAK vs BAN Differential Picks

Babar Azam (PAK)

  • Pakistan senior batter Babar Azam remains a force to be reckoned with for Bangladesh bowlers when they will be taking field in Rawalpindi on August 21. The 29-year-old has 52 Test caps to his name, and has racked up nearly 4,000 runs at a stupendous average of 45.85.

Taijul Islam (BAN)

  • Bangladesh left-arm spinner, Taijul Islam shattered Pakistan’s batting line-up with figures of 7-116 back in late-2021. The veteran of 46 Tests for Bangladesh, Islam has snared 195 wickets so far at an imperial average of 31.92. Moreover, the cricketer harvested 37 of those wickets in his past eight Test appearances alone.

PAK vs BAN Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the form of the players and the expected playing conditions, a 2-4-2-3 combination could be rewarding for the game.


PAK vs BAN Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Litton Das
Batters: Shan Masood, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saud Shakeel, Mominul Haque
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Taijul Islam 

Captain: Saud Shakeel
Vice-Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto

Pakistan: 6 players, Bangladesh: 5 players

PAK vs BAN Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Babar Azam, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saud Shakeel, Mominul Haque
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Taijul Islam

Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-Captain: Taijul Islam

Pakistan: 6 players, Bangladesh: 5 players