PAK vs BAN Match Prediction and Preview, 1st T20I - 28 May 2025: Who will win Today's Between Pakistan and Bangladesh

Salman khan 27-May-2025 • 14:54

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Preview

The first game of the highly anticipated Twenty20 International series between Bangladesh and Pakistan will take place on May 28, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time at the legendary Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both teams have a lot of to prove before going into this match.

With just one draw and four losses in their past five Twenty20 Internationals, Pakistan's recent performance has been disappointing. Despite scoring a decent 221 in 40 overs, they lost to New Zealand by 43 runs in their last game, falling short of their 264/8 total.

Bangladesh hasn't fared much better, with two wins and three losses in their last five matches. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of UAE, where they posted 162/9, but the UAE chased it down comfortably in 19.1 overs with 7 wickets in hand.

With two victories to Pakistan's zero and one tie in recent years, Bangladesh has a tiny advantage in the head-to-head record in T20Is. Pakistan has a vital chance to end that run and build momentum at home in this first game of the series.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh

PAK vs BAN Information

Match info

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan
Series	Bangladesh tour of Pakistan
Season	2025

PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head

PAK vs BAN Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Pakistan

NR L L L L

Bangladesh

L L W W L

PAK vs BAN Pitch Report

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt

Gaddafi Stadium is renowned for having a batting-friendly surface, particularly when lighted. Expect a high-scoring affair if dew becomes a factor in the second innings. The average first innings score is around 165-175, but with the attacking lineups both teams possess, anything above 180 could be competitive. Bowlers who vary pace and hit the deck hard will be crucial in the latter overs.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Key Players to Watch

Best Batsman Pick: Litton Das (BAN)

Matches: 98

Runs: 2085

Average: 22.41

Strike Rate: 124.92

Fifties: 11

Litton Das is a top-order mainstay for Bangladesh. With his power-hitting and ability to pace an innings, he's a critical factor for Bangladesh, especially if they bat first.

Top Bowler Pick: Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK)

Matches: 79

Wickets: 102

Best Bowling: 4/22

Average: 22.12

Economy: 7.90

Shaheen Afridi remains Pakistan's most potent bowling weapon in T20 cricket. His ability to strike early in the powerplay and bowl lethal yorkers at the death makes him a match-winner on his day.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Player Injury Report

A major blow for Bangladesh as Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out of the Pakistan T20I series due to a thumb injury sustained during IPL 2025. He was hit on the left hand while attempting a caught-and-bowled against PBKS. Khaled Ahmed replaces him in the squad.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Playing XI Prediction

Pakistan Predicted XI:

Mohammad Irfan Khan, Hasan Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan (VC), Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (WK), Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Agha (Captain)

Bangladesh Predicted XI:

Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Hasan Mehmud, Shamim Hossain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (Captain/WK), Mahedi Hasan (VC), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana, Khaled Ahmed

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first, taking advantage of the dew and the favorable chasing conditions under lights at Gaddafi Stadium.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Prediction

Today match win prediction: Pakistan

Winning Probability: Pakistan – 60%, Bangladesh – 40%

Key Factor: Pakistan may win the match due to home field advantage, a more potent pace attack, and the play of outstanding players like Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman.

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan, 2025