BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 1st T20I match between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
BAN vs PAK Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 1st T20I Match Preview:
Bangladesh is set to host Pakistan in a multi-format series. The tour comprises of three-match T20I series followed by a two-match Test series. The T20I series kicks off on November 19 in Dhaka. The Shere Bangla National Stadium will host the first game of the series.
Bangladesh will be led by Mahmudullah. They have made a couple of changes to their squad which took part in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Shakib Al Hasan misses out after suffering from a hamstring injury. Mushfiqur Rahim has been rested for the T20I series. The Tigers will be keen to be at their best against a strong Pakistan’s side.
Bangladesh competed in the first round in the T20 World Cup and qualified for the Super 12s. What followed was a disappointing show from them as they failed to win a single game in the Super 12 stage. They have been fantastic at home in the shortest format and will look to keep improving their record.
Pakistan started in the T20 World Cup as favorites. They had a sensational start to the competition and qualified for the semi-finals without losing a single game. They outplayed the likes of India, New Zealand in the group stages.
They faced Australia in the semi-final and suffered a heart-breaking loss as Matthew Wade played a brilliant cameo to steer Australia to the final. They will be eager to turn the tables around in the series against Bangladesh.
Babar Azam will continue to lead Pakistan. They have included pacer Shahnawaz Dahani and spinner Usman Qadir in the squad and fans might see them get an opportunity in the T20I series. They will be wary of the Bangladesh challenge and will look to keep their best foot forward in the opening game of the series.
BAN vs PAK Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 1st T20I Match Details:
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Date & Time: 19th Nov, at 01:30 PM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
BAN vs PAK Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 1st T20I Match Pitch Report:
The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium is slow in nature. The batters need to be patient at the start of their innings and can play their strokes more freely once set. The spinners will play a major role on this surface.
BAN vs PAK Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 1st T20I Match Probable Playing XIs:
BAN : Naim Sheikh, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Patwari, Nasum Ahmed, Saif Hassan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
PAK : Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali/Khushdil Shah, Shoaib Malik, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
Top Picks for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
BAN
Mahmudullah is an experienced campaigner. He will be under immense pressure and must perform in this series to retain his captaincy. Mahmudullah is just shy of 60 runs from the milestone of 2000 runs in the T20Is.
Mahedi Hasan is a decent budget pick for your fantasy teams, especially in home conditions. He has scalped 23 wickets and has also scored 173 runs in his T20I career.
Mustafizur Rahman is good at taking the pace off the ball and knows exactly what length to bowl according to the situation. He will be leading the attack for Bangladesh and a must-pick player for your fantasy teams.
PAK
Babar Azam emerged as the leading run-scorer in the recently concluded T20 World Cup. The 27-year-old Pakistani skipper has mustered 303 runs in 6 matches at an average of 60.6, with the help of 4 half-centuries.
Mohammad Rizwan has scored runs across all parts of the world over the last 16-18 months for Pakistan. It will be interesting how he adapts to the typical Bangladeshi slow surfaces.
Shadab Khan was sensational with the ball for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021. He used his variations quite well and got perfect rewards for his skills. He picked up 9 wickets in 6 matches, with the best figures of 4/26.
Haris Rauf uses his shoulder to the maximum extent to generate more pace and has got excellent change-ups as well. He has scalped 36 wickets in his T20I career at an economy of 8.57, with the best figures of 4 for 22.
BAN vs PAK Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream11 Points |
| Mahmudullah | 79 runs | 14, 24, 43, 7, 22 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 38 runs + 3 wickets | 41, 24, 64, 61, 53 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 2 wickets | 4, 4, 4, 52, 2 |
| Babar Azam | 235 runs | 22, 83, 91, 91, 52 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 202 runs | 46, 21, 117, 21, 98 |
| Haris Rauf | 7 wickets | 132, 45, 37, 47, 10 |
BAN vs PAK Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan
Vice-Captain – Mahmudullah, Shadab Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Mohammad Rizwan
Batsmen- Mahmudullah (vc), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Shamim Patwari
All-Rounders- Mahedi Hasan, Shadab Khan
Bowlers- Hasan Ali, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Haris Rauf
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Mohammad Rizwan (c)
Batsmen- Shoaib Malik, Mahmudullah, Babar Azam, Naim Sheikh
All-Rounders- Mahedi Hasan, Shadab Khan (vc), Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers- Mustafizur Rahman, Shaheen Afridi, Shoriful Islam
BAN vs PAK Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 1st T20I Match Probable Winner:
Pakistan is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.