BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025, 1st T20I

Bangladesh (BAN) will take on Pakistan (PAK) in the 1st T20I of Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on Sunday, 20th July. The Bangladesh team will be led by Litton Das, and Salman Agha will lead the Pakistan team.

BAN vs PAK Match Preview

Bangladesh will enter this game looking to make a strong statement, benefiting from playing in home conditions. Playing at home will give them an edge, and they will rely on their experienced players to lead the way. On the other hand, Pakistan will start as favourites thanks to their past head-to-head data and a strong, well-balanced squad.

With power hitters like Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and a solid bowling attack powered by the attack of Mohammad Nawaz, Abbas Afridi, and Abrar Ahmed, they will look to dominate from the very first match. This is the opening game of the series and holds equal significance for both sides, as a win here will set the tone for the rest of the tournament. Bangladesh will surely be looking to surprise the visitors and build early momentum, while Pakistan will want to stamp their authority right from the start. So, fans would be excited to see a new series in action.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan Match Details

BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head Records

If we look at the BAN and PAK head-to-head record in T20 history, we can see that they have played 22 matches against each other, with Pakistan dominating the rivalry and winning 19 of them, while Bangladesh have won just three.

BAN vs PAK Weather & Pitch Report at Shere Bangla National Stadium

The weather for the first match is expected to be cloudy with the temperature reaching around 29°C. For today’s match between BAN vs PAK, are there any chances of rain showers, as the rain probability of the grounds is predicted with 0% rain chances. The pitch at the venues is likely to be a batting-friendly pitch offering an edge to the Pacers and will allow the spinners to show their skills on the ground. The average first innings score indicates that the pitch is moderate, and one can expect a score of around 145 here.

Record of Chasing Teams at Shere Bangla National Stadium

As per previous data, 63 matches were played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. The chasing team had won 32 matches, while the team batting first won 31 matches.

BAN vs PAK Toss Prediction

We expect Bangladesh captain Litton Das to win the toss and may opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground.

BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Both teams have players who have the potential to lead their team to victory single-handedly, players who are world-class cricketers who are worthy to be in your BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction team. Here is a list of the probable playing 11 of both teams

Bangladesh Playing 11

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (c/wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan Playing 11

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed

BAN vs PAK Dream11 Team Today Stats

The stats of the players from their previous matches are not available, as this will be the first match of both teams they will play in the tournament. Let's take a look at who could be the top performers in this upcoming match.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

This is going to be the first match between the two teams, and hence do not have any previous match records. So, the data around the highest run scorers and highest wicket takers for this match is not available. However, both teams have some of the best T20 Format players who can prove to be important for the upcoming match. Here are the expected highest run-scorers and wicket-takers for this match.

BAN vs PAK Captain and Vice Captain Choices

For this match, Saim Ayub and Mehidy Hasan Miraz emerged as the top Captaincy choices, as both players are match winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.

For vice-captaincy choices, Fakhar Zaman and Litton Das are the perfect choices as vice-captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.

Top Picks for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Salman Agha and Towhid Hridoy are both quality players from their respective teams who can always step up for their team when needed and deliver with the bat and ball regardless of the conditions, making them Dream11 top picks for the next match.

Budget Picks for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Khushdil Shah and Mustafizur Rahman are among the most solid and trustworthy players from BAN and PAK, respectively, and have the ability to change the result of a match on their own, which is why we chose the Dream11 budget picks for the next match.

BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: L Das
Batters: S Ali, F Zaman, S Ayub, T Hasan
All-rounders: K Shah, R Hossain, M Hasan
Bowlers: M Rahman, A Ahmed, A Afridi

BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: L Das
Batters: S Ali, F Zaman, S Ayub
All-rounders: K Shah, R Hossain, M Hasan, M Shak Hasan
Bowlers: S Muqeem, A Ahmed, A Afridi

BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025 Players to Avoid

Ali has struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match.
Nawaz has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025 Expert Advice

Our expert advice section is meant to help fantasy cricket players make better decisions while creating their Dream11 teams for today's match. Here are key insights on the best captaincy choice, the Vice-captaincy choice, and potential top performers' punt picks for your BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team

Captaincy Choice

Saim Ayub is an aggressive top-order batsman who can score quickly and set the tone for Pakistan. If he gets going, he can earn a lot of Dream11 points as the captain of your fantasy team.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is an excellent vice-captain pick for fantasy teams in this match. His consistent contribution with both bat and ball makes him a valuable choice for fantasy teams.

Punt Picks

Salman Agha and Litton Das are the Punt picks for your BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today, as both players are experienced in this format of the game and can be the game-changers in this upcoming game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss for the users following the analysis.