PAK vs BAN 1st Test Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today's Match Between Pakistan and Bangladesh

Bangladesh are in turmoil. Despite all going on though their Test team arrive in Pakistan hoping to give some comfort to their country. Their Test form though is not the greatest, and they will be banking on a few players desperately. To add to their strength though, Shakib al Hasan returns to the Test side, joining his old teammate Mushfiqur Rahim as one of the experienced heads in the squad.

PAK vs BAN Match Details

Date: August 21st, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM IST

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

PAK vs BAN Weather Report

Warm weather and rising temperatures are expected through the Test match.

PAK vs BAN Pitch Report

Rawalpindi is generally among the flattest tracks in Pakistan. Pacers will get some bounce but runs should be easy to come by and batting first will be a better choice.

PAK vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

BAN Playing XI

Mahmud Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Monimul Haque, Shakib al Hasan, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam

PAK Playing XI

Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad

PAK vs BAN Key Players

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim continues to stand tall in the Test format. He is Bangladesh's most experienced player and is coming to Pakistan again. His experience will be looked upon with Rahim having been in good form earlier.

Saud Shakeel

Pakistan's new vice-captain finally gets reward for his years of toil. He has been a silent contributor, giving a handful of crucial fifties and the responsibility now finds him with Pakistan getting ready for an unusually long season of Test Cricket.