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PAK vs BAN Match Analysis

As the Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2025 unfolds, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the second T20 International, scheduled for Friday, May 30, at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match is set to commence at 8:00 PM local time (3:00 PM GMT). This series marks Bangladesh’s first visit to Pakistan since 2020, and all three encounters are being held under lights at Lahore’s newly renovated cricketing venue.

Following Pakistan’s 37-run victory in the opening match, both teams are poised for a compelling contest. Bangladesh aims to level the series, and Pakistan seeks to secure an unassailable lead.

As both teams prepare for the second T20I, they aim to overcome recent setbacks and capitalize on emerging talents to secure a much-needed victory in the series.

PAK vs BAN Team Preview & Squads

Pakistan

Pakistan will be counting on a mix of experience and emerging talent in its batting lineup. Openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, captain Salman Agha, young prospect Hasan Nawaz, and all-rounder Shadab Khan are expected to shoulder the bulk of the scoring responsibilities.

In the opening match of the series, Salman Agha led from the front with an impressive knock of 56 runs off 34 balls, featuring eight boundaries and a six. He was ably supported by wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, who chipped in with a brisk 31 off 18 balls, including four fours and one six.

All-rounder Shadab Khan played a valuable hand in the middle order, smashing 48 off 25 deliveries, laced with five boundaries and two sixes. Meanwhile, the in-form Hasan Nawaz continued his strong run, scoring a fluent 44 off just 22 balls, hitting two fours and four sixes.

On the bowling front, PAK will look to Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shadab Khan, and Faheem Ashraf to provide key breakthroughs. In the first T20I, Hasan Ali was the standout performer, returning remarkable figures of 5 for 30 in 3.2 overs. Shadab Khan also impressed with the ball, delivering a tight spell that yielded 2 for 26 in his four overs.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan Squads

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

Bangladesh

Bangladesh will look to their top-order batters to lead the charge in the second T20I, with openers Tanzid Hasan, skipper Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, and Parvez Hossain Emon expected to anchor the innings and provide momentum.

In the opening match, captain Litton Das led from the front with a fighting knock of 48 off 30 balls, striking one four and three sixes. He was well-supported by Jaker Ali, who added a quickfire 36 from just 20 deliveries, including one boundary and three maximums. Young opener Tanzid Hasan also impressed with a lively 31 off 17 balls, featuring two fours and three sixes.

On the bowling side, BAN will rely on the likes of Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib to make inroads and apply pressure on the Pakistani lineup. Among them, left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam stood out in the first T20I, claiming 2 wickets for 32 runs in his three-over spell and showing good control despite a challenging target to defend.

Bangladesh Squads

Bangladesh Squads

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

Pakistan vs Bangladesh outfield report

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

The teams will be eager to win the toss, bat first, and score more than 200 runs given the circumstances in Lahore.

The game on Friday is expected to have clear skies and a light breeze.

The batting units will score a lot of runs on the surface that has been prepared for the second game in Lahore. On a pitch this flat, the bowlers will need to be disciplined to win.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 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 an 80% chance of winning.