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Bangladesh vs Pakistan, BAN vs PAK 2026, Today Match Prediction
BAN vs PAK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Pakistan won the toss and choose to bowl first
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs
Bangladesh, Pakistan lock horns in Test series opener at Dhaka
- For last two years, Saud Shakeel has been a bankable performer for Pakistan in red-ball cricket.
- Batting first has been way to go at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the five-day format.
- Since May 2024, Mehidy Hasan Miraaz has been excellent with the ball in hand for Bangladesh in test cricket.
Expect Bangladesh to register a hard-fought win over Pakistan and go 1-0 up in the series.
| Tournament: | Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 31.8°C|Partly Cloudy |
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BAN vs PAK Betting Odds
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BAN vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Bangladesh will face Pakistan in the opening game of the two-match Test series played at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, starting from 8th May.
The home side will be keen to start their home season on a decent note. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance in this opening fixture. On the other hand, Pakistan will have to adjust to the conditions and will be looking to put on a strong fight against Bangladesh.
Both teams have competed in 15 matches in the history of Test cricket where Pakistan have a clear edge with 12 wins compared to Bangladesh’s two victories.
While playing in home condition, Bangladesh have yet to register a test victory over Pakistan.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
BAN
W
L
W
L
L
BAN
458/10 in 116.5 3.92
BAN vs SL 2025
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs0/0 in 0.0 0
191/10 in 61.0 3.13
BAN vs ZIM 2025
Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets
174/7 in 50.1 3.47
450/9 in 144.1 3.12
WI vs BAN 2024
West Indies beat Bangladesh by 201 runs132/10 in 38.0 3.47
PAK
L
W
L
W
L
PAK
333/10 in 113.4 2.93
PAK vs SA 2025
South Africa beat Pakistan by 9 wickets73/1 in 12.3 5.84
378/10 in 110.4 3.42
PAK vs SA 2025
Pakistan beat South Africa by 93 runs183/10 in 60.5 3.01
615/10 in 141.3 4.35
SA vs PAK 2024
South Africa beat Pakistan by 10 wickets58/0 in 7.1 8.09
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Bangladesh Preview
The home side have picked their full-strength squad for the two-match series against Pakistan.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of openers Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, wicket-keeper Liton Das and Mominul Haque, to score the bulk of the runs.
On the bowling front, the onus will be on the likes of pacers Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed along with the spin duo of Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraaz to produce timely breakthroughs.
Interesting Facts
1. Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim has been a consistent performer for Bangladesh in red-ball cricket. Since August 2024, Rahim has accumulated 834 runs at an average of 43.89 with three centuries and one half-century to his name.
2. Since August 2024, Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has been leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in Test cricket. In 11 matches played, Taijul Islam has claimed 55 wickets at an average of 28.00 with five five-wicket hauls to his name.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Liton Das (wk), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraaz, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana.
Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana
Pakistan Preview
The visitors have named four uncapped players in the Test squad for the tour of Bangladesh. The selectors have gone for uncapped openers Abdullah Fazal, Azan Awais, wicket-keeper Ghazi Ghori and all-rounder Amad Butt for the two-match Test series.
Abdullah Fazal or Azan Awais might make their Test debut for the opening match of the series.
In the batting department, the hosts will be relying on the likes of captain Shan Masood, Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel and Salman Agha to score the bulk of the runs.
On the bowling front, the onus will be on the likes of pacers Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Shah Afridi, along with spin duo of Nauman Ali and Sajid Khan to produce timely breakthroughs.
Interesting Facts
1. Skipper Shan Masood has shown decent form with the bat for Pakistan in red-ball cricket. Since August 2024, Shan Masood has accumulated 806 runs at an average of 36.76 with two centuries and four half-centuries to his name.
2. Since Aug 2024, Nauman Ali has been leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in red-ball cricket. In six matches played, left-arm spinner has picked up 50 wickets at an average of just 16.04 with five five-fors and three ten-fors to his name.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Shan Masood (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Imam ul-Haq, Abdullah Fazal/Azan Awais, Salman Agha, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad/Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali.
Pakistan Actual Playing XI:
Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Noman Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Abdullah Fazal, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with light winds. The humidity for the game will between 50 to 60%.
BAN vs PAK Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
High Turn
The average first innings score at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka in the previous twenty-nine completed Test matches is around 329 runs. The highest total posted at the venue was Sri Lanka, who scored a mammoth 730 runs for the loss of six wickets against Bangladesh.
Toss: To Bat
Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka has been a decent venue for teams batting first. Fourteen matches out of twenty-nine played have been won by teams batting first.
So both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board.
BAN vs PAK
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Host Bangladesh will be slight favorites to win their match against Pakistan. With likes of Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehdy Hasan Miraaz and Taijul Islam in their ranks, the team management will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball in this fixture.
Expect Bangladesh to register a hard-fought win over Pakistan and go 1-0 up in the series.
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