T20I Series Opener Between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Dhaka Faces Rain Threat

MIRPUR: The Shere Bangla National Stadium is set to host the first T20I between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Following a 3-0 defeat in their previous series in Pakistan, the hosts are aiming to level the score.

However, the weather forecast indicates a strong chance of rain affecting the series’ first game. Light to heavy downpours are predicted in Dhaka both before and after the match.

Weather Conditions During Match Hours

The temperature is anticipated to be around 31°C during the match, but it will feel like 37°C. Winds will be blowing from the south-southwest at 9 km/h, occasionally gusting up to 19 km/h.

The humidity will be high at 77%, making conditions very humid. Expect almost complete cloud cover at 99%, with clouds based at 1,200 meters. About 1.7 mm of rainfall is expected, and visibility should be around 8 km.

Evening Weather Forecast

Around 8:00 PM Bangladesh time, the temperature should slightly drop to 30°C, with the RealFeel remaining at 37°C. The wind will shift to a southerly direction at 11 km/h, with gusts holding steady at 19 km/h.

The humidity will increase to 79%, sustaining dangerously humid conditions. The expectation is that the rain will lessen, with a forecast of only 0.3 mm. The cloud cover is predicted to stay at 99%, though the cloud ceiling is expected to increase to 2,100 meters.

Series Schedule and Historical Performance

The second and third T20Is are scheduled to be played at the same venue on July 22 and 24, respectively.

The two teams last competed against one another in May of this year, where Pakistan achieved a clean sweep on their home ground.

Pakistan and Bangladesh have played each other 22 times in T20 internationals. Pakistan has won 19 of these matches, while Bangladesh has won only three.

Squads
Pakistan Squad for Bangladesh T20Is:

Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza and Sufyan Moqim

Bangladesh Squad for Pakistan T20Is:

Litton Kumer Das (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Md Naim Sheikh, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Md Saifuddin.