By Zainab Shafiq 
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025 includes three T20Is. The PAK vs BAN 1st T20I is set to be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka at July 20, 06:00 PM LOCAL and 5:00 PM PST.
PAK vs BAN 1st T20I Match Preview
Pakistan arrive in Dhaka buoyant, having whitewashed Bangladesh 3–0 in May. Led by skipper Salman Ali Agha and coached by Mike Hesson, they’ll aim to dominate early, especially in the powerplay, and rely on disciplined bowling in the middle overs. Bangladesh, on the other hand, ride high from a recent 2–1 T20I series win in Sri Lanka and will be confident in familiar, spin-friendly conditions. History favours Pakistan (19–3 head‑to‑head), but home advantage and momentum give Bangladesh a fighting chance.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Pitch & Weather Report
The Mirpur track is traditionally slow and low, assisting spinners, with pacers getting early seam support under cloudy skies. The average first-inning score hovers around 139, with 39 of 75 matches won by the team batting first, encouraging toss-winners to set a target. Weather remains a major factor: there’s a 94% chance of rain, cloud cover nears 99%, highs around 31–33 °C, humidity at ~77–79%, and breezes from SSW at ~9–11 km/h. Delays are likely, but late evening hours may clear for a full game.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Predicted XI
Pakistan (Predicted XI):
Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Salman Agha (c), Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed (spin), Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Salman Mirza
Bangladesh (Predicted XI):
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c/wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam
PAK vs BAN 1st T20I Dream11 Team
- Cpt: Saim Ayub – explosive powerplay presence
- VC: Mustafizur Rahman – death-over specialist
- WK: Litton Das, Mohammad Haris
- Batters: Tanzid Hasan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha
- All‑rounders: Mahedi Hasan, Khushdil Shah
- Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Rishad Hossain
This XI balances batting firepower with spin depth and includes key death-over bowlers, ideal for the turning wicket and possible rain interruptions.
Where to watch PAK vs BAN 1st T20I
- Pakistan: TV – A Sports, Ten Sports | Online – Tamasha, Tapmad
- Bangladesh: TV – TSports | Online – Tapmad
- India: Broadcasting details pending updates
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- Africa: SuperSport
- MENA region: Cricbuzz live streaming
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