Cricket Match Prediction | Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2025 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | 1st T20I | May 28 – Who Will Take the Early Lead in Lahore, PAK or BAN?

PAK vs BAN Match Analysis

The Bangladesh cricket team is set to commence their tour of Pakistan with the first T20 International (T20I) match scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match is slated to begin at 8:00 PM local time (3:00 PM GMT). This series marks a significant event as both teams prepare for upcoming international competitions, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026. The tour comprises three T20I matches, all to be played under lights at the same venue, providing fans with an exciting display of cricketing talent.

The Pakistan cricket team is poised to commence their 2025 season with optimism, aiming to establish early momentum under the leadership of newly appointed T20I captain Salman Ali Agha. The team aspires to deliver a compelling performance in the opening match of the series.

Conversely, Bangladesh enters the series seeking redemption following a recent setback against the United Arab Emirates. In May 2025, Bangladesh suffered a 2–1 defeat in a three-match T20I series held in Sharjah, marking a significant milestone for the UAE as it was their first-ever bilateral series victory over a Test-playing nation.

PAK vs BAN Team Preview & Squads

Pakistan

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi are among the prominent names missing from Pakistan’s squad for the three-match T20I series. In the batting unit, PAK will count on openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, along with skipper Salman Agha, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, and the middle-order presence of Hasan Nawaz and Khushdil Shah to provide solid contributions and set up competitive totals.

As for the bowling attack, the responsibility will fall on experienced pacers like Hasan Ali and Haris Rauf, while spinners Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan will be expected to play key roles in the middle overs.

Pakistan Squads 

Pakistan

Salman Agha, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan 

Bangladesh

The Bangladesh cricket team has announced a full-strength squad for their upcoming tour of Pakistan. The team management will be eager to see the young talents make an impact against a strong Pakistani side. In the batting lineup, the Tigers will depend heavily on captain Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, and the dynamic all-rounder Mahedi Hasan to contribute the majority of the runs.

On the bowling side of BAN, the responsibility will lie with pacers Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman, alongside leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, who will be expected to deliver crucial breakthroughs at key moments.

Bangladesh Squads 

Bangladesh

Litton Das, Mahedi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Jaker Ali, Mustafizur Rahman, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Tanvir Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Towhid Hridoy      

Pakistan vs Bangladesh outfield report 

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

For the team batting first, Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore is a respectable location. The team batting first has won the last six Twenty20 matches played in Lahore. The batting units will benefit from the wicket set up for the opening match of the T20I series in Lahore. Clear skies and mild winds are the predicted weather conditions for the match.

In general, the Gaddafi Stadium field provides a fair bat-ball match. It usually receives regular maintenance, giving the field a steady surface for the duration of the game.

PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 5 clashes, BAN won 1 of them and PAK won 4.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that Pakistan has a 69% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.