Bangladesh shocked Pakistan in the first game of the three-match T20I series to get a 1-0 lead in the series. The hosts are one win away from a memorable series win. If it happens, this will be the first bilateral series win over Pakistan in T20Is for Bangladesh. The second game is scheduled to be held at Shere Bangla National Stadium on July 22 at 5:30 PM. Pakistan need this win to keep the series alive.
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
The forecast shows chances of light rain in Dhaka, which might spoil or delay the match. However, the toss holds a crucial role because the pitch has a slow wicket. It will be difficult to bat on initially because of the low bounce here. That leaves the decision at the toss very important, and bowling first can be a game-changer.
Our Toss Prediction: Bangladesh likely to win the toss & chose to bowl
Historical Toss Record (BAN vs PAK)
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss | Toss Winner | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Jul 20, 2025 | Mirpur | PAK elected to bowl | Bangladesh | Bangladesh |
| 3rd T20I | Jun 1, 2025 | Lahore | PAK elected to bowl | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| 2nd T20I | May 30, 2025 | Lahore | PAK elected to bowl | Pakistan | Pakistan |
Toss Stats by Captains
Bangladesh Toss Record (Captain):
- Matches: 12
- Tosses Won: 09
- Win %: 66
Pakistan Toss Record (Captain):
- Matches: 15
- Tosses Won: 05
- Win %: 41
The overall record and historical stats confirm that Bangladesh have done well when it comes to winning tosses.
Pitch & Weather Report – Shere Bangla Stadium
- The predicted temperature is to be around 33°C with a 30 percent chance of rain.
- The pitch at Shere Bangla Stadium is a spin wicket with low bounce. It plays well for the bowlers initially.
- This venue has hosted 76 T20Is and has an average score of 139 in the first innings. The team batting first has won 36, and 40 have ended in favor of the chasing side.
- The help for bowlers in the first innings will be massive. But these conditions will ease out with time, and batting in the second innings will still be slightly better.
BAN vs PAK – Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Total Matches | BAN Wins | PAK Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh Playing XI:
Parvez Hossain, Litton Das (c & wk), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
Pakistan Playing XI:
Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Without a doubt, Pakistan are more experienced side and have a better record. But Bangladesh are a tough team when they are playing in their own conditions. That is one major reason they will start the second game as favorites.
Win Probability
| Team | Win Chance |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 55% |
| Pakistan | 45% |
Players to Watch
Best Batters:
Bangladesh: Parvez Emon, Litton Das
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub
Best Bowlers:
Bangladesh: Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Sakib
Pakistan: Salman Mirza, Abbas Afridi
Final Prediction
Toss Winner: Bangladesh (likely)
Match Winner Prediction: On the basis of the current form and momentum, Bangladesh are best suited to win the second T20I.
Home conditions make a big difference, and Pakistan have an inexperienced batting side, which might fail to perform consistently. But Bangladesh are coming off a success in Sri Lanka, and they have started this series on a winning note.
