Pakistan Expected to Make One Change for Second T20I Against Bangladesh

Pakistan is anticipated to make a solitary adjustment to their starting eleven for the second T20I against Bangladesh, which is slated for Tuesday at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Bangladesh holds a 1-0 lead in the ongoing three-match T20I series.

Likely Change in the Lineup

It is expected that spinner Sufiyan Muqeem will be included in the team, potentially taking the place of either Mohammad Nawaz or Abrar Ahmed.

Top Order to Remain Constant

The batting order at the top is expected to remain consistent, in spite of Sahibzada Farhan’s presence in the squad. Notably, Farhan has demonstrated excellent form this year, particularly in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.

First T20I Result

It is worth mentioning that the hosts achieved a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first match, largely due to a match-winning half-century from Parvez Hossain Emon.

Match Summary
  • Bangladesh chased a target of 111.
  • Salman Mirza, making his debut, made an early impact by taking two wickets.
  • Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy formed a crucial 73-run partnership.
  • Emon remained unbeaten on 56, securing the victory for Bangladesh in 15.3 overs.
Pakistan’s Performance in First T20I

Salman Mirza stood out for Pakistan on his debut, recording figures of 2/23 in 3.3 overs, while Abbas Afridi contributed with one wicket.

Earlier in the match, Pakistan’s batting struggled, even though Fakhar Zaman scored a resilient 44 off 34 balls, the other batters couldn’t maintain momentum.

The visitors were bowled out for just 110 in 19.5 overs—their lowest T20I total against Bangladesh.

Taskin Ahmed was the standout bowler, taking 3/22, and Mustafizur Rahman claimed 2/6.

Predicted Pakistan XI for Second T20I

Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (WK), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha(C), Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Nawaz/Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem