Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20 Prediction & Betting Tips
The first T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on November 18th. The match is set to get underway at 1:30 PM IST
Both teams had contrasting outings in the 20-20 World Cup. While Pakistan emerged as one of the best teams of the tournament, Bangladesh struggled to get going. Pakistan were looking good to bag their second title but went down to Australia in the semis. Yet, they can hold their head high given the way they played in the tournament. Pakistan were expected to rest a few senior players for the series but instead, the board decided to name a full-strength squad. The likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali are coming off from a decent tournament, while the bowling is looking as strong as ever, with Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf at disposal. Overall, they look immaculately balanced.
Bangladesh defeated Australia and New Zealand going into the world cup yet they looked completely off-colour in the showpiece event. One of the reasons for their poor show could be that they didn't play on good wickets before the world cup. The surfaces in New Zealand and Australia series were very hard for batting. Even senior players also requested the curators to prepare better wickets, which we believe will happen in the series.
Even if they do prepare sluggish wickets once again, Pakistan are used to playing on such wickets. The team will be without Shakib, who has been ruled out due to injuriy. From what we saw of Bangladesh in the world cup, where the players looked completely out of form, it won't be easy for the hosts.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20 Live Streaming
Live Streaming: Fancode has the streaming rights of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan series and fans in the subcontinent can watch the matches on Fancode app. The matches will not be televised.
BAN vs PAK Match Toss Prediction
In the last two series, chasing teams struggled to get over the line on most occasions. The captains would like to bat first and put runs on the board.
BAN vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be slightly more batting-friendly than what we saw in the series against New Zealand and Australia.
Weather Report
The weather will be pleasing with the winters settling in. There is no threat of rain
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20
Bangladesh Team News & Playing 11
BAN Team News
Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the series due to injury. Meanwhile, Mushfiqur Rahim is also not part of the squad.
BAN Key Players
- Mahmudullah - The team will need some inspiration from the skipper after a horrid outing in the world cup. Mahmudullah himself will be keen to make a statement.
- Mahedi Hasan - He is a vital player in the T20Is owing to his all-round abilities. If the wicket is assisting the spinners, he will be very dangerous.
- Mustafizur Rahman - Mustafizur Rahman is always a match-winner in these conditions, with all his variations
Bangladesh lost all their games in the 20-20 World Cup
Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11
Mohammad Naim, Nurul Hasan (wk), Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Pakistan Team News & Playing 11
PAK Team News
Pakistan has left out senior batter Mohammad Hafeez from the squad. However, Shoaib Malik has managed to retain his place.
PAK Key Players
- Babar Azam - Babar Azam has been in prime form in this format and scored over 300 runs in the world cup. He's a key batter and a lot will rest on his shoulders.
- Mohammad Rizwan - Another batter who has emerged as the spine of Pakistan batting. Rizwan has been sensational in the last few years and he will be keen to continue his good form.
- Shadab Khan - Shadab Khan can cause plenty of trouble to Bangladesh batters with his leg spin. If the ball turns, he will be even more threatening.
Pakistan won five games on the bounce in the league stage but lost to Australia in the semis of 20-20 World Cup.
Pakistan Predicted Playing 11
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf/Usman Qadir, Shaheen Afridi
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Betting Odds
Who will win Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20?
On form, Pakistan will start as clear favourites
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Betting Rate
🏆 Bangladesh vs Pakistan Prediction
Bangladesh had used pitches to their advantage against Australia and New Zealand but that won't against Pakistan as the visitors too are used to playing on such wickets. Also, Bangladesh's form is not great either. Pakistan are favourites.
Nov 19 - Nov 19, 2021
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
Barsapara Cricket Stadium - Guwahati, India
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