Former Pakistan captain and well-known commentator Ramiz Raja shared his thoughts on Pakistan’s loss to Bangladesh in the first T20I. He raised concerns about the team’s changing batting style on tough pitches.

After losing the first two T20Is in Mirpur, Pakistan finally got some pride back with a big 74-run win in the last match of the three-game series. While Pakistan’s batting struggled in the first two games, Ramiz Raja said the pitch was not the main reason for the poor performance.

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Ramiz Raja Questions Pakistan’s Batting Strategy

Speaking on his YouTube channel, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja talked about the Mirpur pitch and blamed poor batting for the early losses in the series. He said, “Yes, the conditions in Bangladesh were tough, but not as difficult as Pakistan made them look. Bangladesh played on the same pitch. You can’t just blame the surface.”

Pakistan were bowled out for 110 and 125 in the first two T20Is, losing the series to a strong Bangladesh team. But in the third match, Pakistan finally performed well with the bat, scoring 178 runs and winning by 74 runs.

Ramiz Raja criticizes Pakistan’s batting approach 🧐

The former Pakistan batter and commentator has weighed in on Pakistan’s collapse in the first T20I against Bangladesh, where they were bowled out for just 110 on a slow Mirpur pitch — a total which the home team chased down… pic.twitter.com/f1kax6bLPx

— Nukta Pakistan (@NuktaPakistan) July 21, 2025

Farhan Shines, Hesson Slams Pitch

Ramiz also spoke about Pakistan’s new batting style. “This boom-or-bust approach is still new for Pakistan. Trying it on hard pitches is risky. Changing the batting style is not wrong, but can it work on all kinds of surfaces? That’s the big test!” he said.

Sahibzada Farhan, playing his first match in the series, made a big impact. He scored 63 runs off 41 balls, hitting 6 fours and 5 sixes. Ramiz praised him, saying, “It looked like Farhan was batting on a different pitch. His timing and shot selection were perfect. He smashed five sixes on the same surface where Bangladesh batters were struggling.”

Meanwhile, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson called the pitch below international standards. He said, “This type of wicket is not right for international cricket. Playing on such pitches won’t help teams grow. Bangladesh may win on these, but it’s not good for improvement.”

With two matches left in the series, Pakistan will have to rethink their plans to stay in the contest.

Bangladesh lost the final T20I of the three-match series against Pakistan by 74 runs in Mirpur. It was a big defeat on a pitch that was good for batting.

Captain Litton Das said the team did not do well with both bat and ball. He said, “This was a 180-190 kind of surface. If we had played smart cricket, chasing 180 was possible. But sadly, we failed as a batting unit today.”

One big talking point was Mehidy Hasan Miraz batting at No. 4, ahead of regular middle-order batters like Jaker Ali Anik and Shamim Hossain. Litton explained the decision after the match, “Miraz can bat at No. 4. He has done it before for Bangladesh. We thought it would be better if Jaker and Shamim came in later. That’s why we sent Miraz early.”

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Litton Talks About Team Growth and Areas to Improve

Reflecting on his journey as captain and the team's progress, Litton Das said, “In the early matches, we didn’t have Taskin or Mustafizur. Everyone knows what Mustafizur can do. Having a full-strength team against Sri Lanka and now Pakistan made a big difference. I think the biggest area we still need to work on is death bowling, especially from bowlers other than Mustafizur.”

Better Pitch, Unexpected Result

The team expected another low-scoring match like the first two, where 140–150 was enough. But this time the pitch was much better. Litton said, “At first, we didn’t think it would be a 180-run wicket. Full credit to Sahibzada Farhan for giving Pakistan a strong start. The pitch was actually very good for batting today.”

Talking about team selection, Litton added, “When a squad is picked, it’s always the best available. Our job is to choose the best XI. Today, we wanted to give everyone a chance. In this format, fitness is very important, and this series helped us check that. If we get another series soon, it will help us even more.”

After losing the first two matches of the three-match T20I series, Pakistan has already lost the series to Bangladesh. Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has shared his disappointment.

Before the third and final match today (July 24), Akmal spoke on his YouTube channel. He said that the way both teams are playing now feels like a role reversal between the two nations.

"It looks like Bangladesh is playing like the old Pakistan team, and Pakistan is now looking like the Bangladesh of the past," Akmal said.

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Bangladesh Dominates First Two Matches

Bangladesh has outplayed Pakistan with both bat and ball in the first two T20Is of the series. They are showing great form after their recent series win against Sri Lanka. Now, they are aiming for a historic 3-0 whitewash at home—something Kamran Akmal believes is very possible.

“Pakistan will now play the third T20. The question is—can they avoid a whitewash? Bangladesh will give their best. They have played excellent cricket in the first two matches,” Akmal said.

Akmal Disappointed with Pakistan’s Performance

Akmal, who was once a key player in Pakistan’s limited-overs team, finds it hard to accept Pakistan’s poor form against a team they used to dominate. “The way Pakistan has played, everyone can see they have played really bad cricket. I didn’t expect Pakistan to lose a T20 series in Bangladesh like this,” he said.

“Losing all three matches would be a big setback for Pakistan cricket, but for Bangladesh, it would give a huge confidence boost.”

The two teams will face each other in the third and final T20I today. Bangladesh will try to complete a clean sweep, while Salman Ali Agha’s team will try to save their pride and avoid a whitewash.

Pakistan finally bounced back. They produced the highest total of the 3-match T20I series to defeat Bangladesh at Dhaka. Before the third match, Bangladesh was leading the series 2-0, and the winner of the series was already decided. For Pakistan, it was the match to save their prestige. And they did that with style. Batting first, the visiting side scored 178, losing 7 wickets.

Sahibzada Farhan, the opener of the team, scored another fifty-plus innings to show his individual brilliance. It was his second half-century in his last three matches. The opening pair of Pakistan put 82 runs on the scoreboard to make a sustainable foundation for a fighting score. Taskin Ahmed, with his 3 wickets, was the best bowler of the evening for Bangladesh. 

Salman Ali Agha, skipper of Pakistan, used seven different bowlers to destabilize the Bangladesh batting order. Salman Mirza proved most effective with the ball by taking 3 scalps and braces for Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz. Mohammad Saifuddin's solo performance was not sufficient to prevent Pakistan from winning the game. He scored an unbeaten 35, and the team lost the rest of the wickets for only 104. Pakistan won the match by 74 runs. 

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Comments from the winning captain 

"Very proud of the effort. The never-give-up attitude was there on display, and today the team had many contributions from different players," Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said. 

"Sahibzada Farhan's knock was heartening to see the way he played… Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Nawaz also played good cameos. Salman Mirza has been a top performer throughout the series, and he continued the consistent performance even today."

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I scorecard in brief 

Pakistan: 178/7

Bangladesh: 104/10

Bangladesh have gotten past their bogey team to look really good this series. They are dominant with the ball and have won both games with reasonable consistency as well. Pakistan, which recently beat the same side in a series, are struggling to do so now. With conditions helping the bowling a little more, they are unable to maintain their momentum and fast-paced, aggressive approach.

BAN vs PAK Match Details

Date: July 24th, 2025

Time:  5:30 PM IST

Venue: Mirpur, Dhaka

BAN vs PAK Weather Report

Rain could make an appearance across the game

Bangladesh vs Pakistan Pitch Report

Batting first could be a better choice on wearing surfaces likely in the tournament.

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BAN vs PAK Head to Head

BAN vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

Bangladesh Playing XI 

Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan Playing XI

Shahibaza Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha, Kushdil Shah, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed

Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Players to Watch

Mohammad Haris

Mohammad Haris is building into his role at number three well. He has led the charge with aggression and also has a century to his name now.

Tanzid Hasan

Tanzid Hasan comes in as a fresh piece of air after performing well and standing up against Sri Lanka. He is getting the six-hitting game well, and that is what Bangladesh need with their batters often not stepping up enough in the past.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan Match Tips Today

Pakistan is the easy favorite with a favourable record in their head-to-head encounters.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win the Match

BAN vs PAK Match Preview

Pakistanis will have a lot to play for, with redemption on the line. They should be more than capable of delivering a counterpunch to the hosts' dominant performance in this series. Bangladesh has already proved to be a difficult customer at home.

BAN vs PAK Match Details

Bangladesh vs Pakistan – 3rd T20I Match

Venue: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium - Dhaka

Date & Time: 24th July 2025 at 05:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

BAN vs PAK Venue Stats 

BAN vs PAK Pitch Report

The surface at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur should pique the interest of slower bowlers and spinners. The turn in the surface would require batters to adjust and devise clever strategies to counter spin-bowling and variations

BAN vs PAK Weather Report

With only a 15% chance of rain, there should be no cause for concern. The match is likely to continue despite the extremely warm and humid conditions. 

BAN vs PAK Last Five Matches

BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BAN vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Ahmed Daniyal, Salman Mirza

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Naim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c/wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Topmost Picks for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Litton Das – Litton Das, the captain and wicketkeeper, leads from the front with his T20 experience. With his bat, he has 2276 T20I runs and 12 half-centuries
• Rishad Hossain – Rishad Hossain provides wicket-taking ability. The leg-spinner is just three wickets away from 50 T20I wickets.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Fakhar Zaman – Fakhar Zaman continues to be the fearless powerhouse. The left-handed opener scored 44 runs against Bangladesh in the first T20I.
• Abrar Ahmed –  The wrist-spinner finished wicketless but only took 20 runs in four overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahedi Hasan(C), Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi(VC), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Salman Mirza

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mahedi Hasan, Fakhar Zaman

Vice-captain – Saim Ayub, Abbas Afridi 

Wicketkeeper – Litton Das

BAN vs PAK Probable Winners:

Pakistan is still the favorite on in this match, as they miss out on something which Bangladesh take advantage of. Bangladesh has demonstrated its ability to outperform tourists. Bangladesh demonstrated that it can maximize its advantage at home in the previous match, but Pakistan's players must be able to adapt and then come back stronger. Considering the team combination, Bangladesh is expected to win this match.

It now comes down to saving the prestige for Pakistan after getting defeated by Bangladesh in back-to-back T20Is. After winning the second game, Bangladesh, the home team, already put the 3-match series in their pocket; they are now leading the race by 2-0. There is only one match left to happen, which is scheduled to take place tomorrow at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka. Pakistan suffered two straight embarrassing defeats in this tour.

In their previous encounter, Bangladesh, batting first, scored only 133 runs in 20 overs, and Pakistan bundled for 125. During the first match of the series, it was mainly the batting side that led down the visiting side. Bangladesh won the first match by 7 wickets and 27 balls in hand. In that match, Pakistan scored only 110 batting first. Without any notable difficulties, the host reached home safely. After confirming the series win, the Tiger brigade will try to whitewash Pakistan; for Pakistan, it is going to be a prestige fight. 

BAN vs PAK 3rd T20I Match Details:

BAN vs PAK 3rd T20I Live Streaming: The Bangladesh vs. Pakistan 3rd T20I will not be telecast live on any channel in India. The match will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.

Match: 3rd T20I

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Date and Time: Tuesday, 24th July, 17:30

Series: Pakistan in Bangladesh, 3 T20I Series, 2025

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Squads:

Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Towhid Hridoy.

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

After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to bowl first in the 2nd of the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. Bangladesh was the better team between these two in the first encounter of the series. In the match, Pakistan was the first side to bat, and they fared miserably against the home team. So with a change in tactics, Pakistan made a fresh plan, hitting the deck. Without their main three bowlers—Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem—Pakistan's bowling lineup has a mountain to climb. But more than their bowling, it was their batting that let them in the previous encounter at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka. 

In the ongoing first of the three matches in the T20I series, the host nation defeated the visiting side with ease. Pakistan lost all of their wickets with only 110 runs on the scoreboard in 19.3 overs. Bangladesh did not have to face any notable trouble during the chase.

BAN vs PAK 2nd T20I Match Details:

BAN vs PAK 2nd T20I Live Streaming: The Bangladesh vs. Pakistan 1st T20I will not be telecast live on any channel in India. The match will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.

Match: 2nd T20I

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Date and Time: Tuesday, 22nd July, 17:30

Series: Pakistan in Bangladesh, 3 T20I Series, 2025

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Bangladesh’s Playing XI | 2nd T20I 🏏

The 2nd T20I match is dedicated to the victims of the Milestone air crash tragedy.

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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 22, 2025

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Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd T20 Playing XI Today

Bangladesh playing 11: Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Litton Das (w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan playing 11: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (w), Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has joined the nation in mourning after a devastating air crash struck Milestone School & College in Dhaka’s Uttara area, claiming the lives of over 20 people and leaving more than 150 injured. The crash, involving a Chinese-made F-7 BGI fighter jet on a training mission, sent shockwaves across the country, with a classroom full of students caught in the horrifying incident.

In response, the BCB observed National Mourning Day ahead of the second T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Dhaka. "Standing in silence, united in sorrow. The Bangladesh Cricket Board observes National Mourning Day in remembrance and honour of the victims of the Milestone air crash tragedy," the board posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Standing in silence, united in sorrow. 🇧🇩
The Bangladesh Cricket Board observes National Mourning Day in remembrance and honour of the victims of the Milestone air crash tragedy.

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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 21, 2025

Before the match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, a one-minute silence was observed as a mark of respect. Players and match officials from both teams donned black armbands, and the national flag flew at half-mast across all BCB venues. In a quiet but powerful gesture, no music was played at the stadium throughout the match.

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World of Cricket Unites to Support Bangladesh in Staggering Milestone Air Disaster's Tragedy

Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed also sent his prayers and support on a video message to commemorate the victims and their family. Pakistani cricketers Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Shadab Khan also conveyed their sympathies, underlining the bonds of cricket during such tragedies.

The BCB’s statement more strongly emphasized, "We stand in solidarity with the grieving families and all affected by it. Our most sincere condolences and prayers go to all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sent messages of condolences indicating India was ready to offer support if needed.

As the investigation into the aircraft crash continues as to why this crash occurred was not be established at the time of publication. The accentuation on the sporting community’s tribute was a poignant reminder that sport can fully stand still for an entire nation in grieving. It is also a time for introspection, healing, and unity.

Pakistan's T20 downfall seems to continue. They trialled an aggressive approach in the previous series but now their approach is being tested even more with Bangladesh and their spinners spinning a web on the Batters. On a slow pitch Pakistan struggled to get going and that is where Bangaldesh had an advantage with a comfortable chase in the end.

BAN vs PAK Match Details

Date: July 20th, 2025

Time:  5:30 PM IST

Venue: Mirpur, Dhaka

BAN vs PAK Weather Report

Rain could make an appearance across the game

Bangladesh vs Pakistan Pitch Report

Batting first could be a better choice on wearing surfaces likely in the tournament.

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BAN vs PAK Head to Head

BAN vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

Bangladesh Playing XI 

Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan Playing XI

Shahibaza Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha, Kushdil Shah, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed

Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Players to Watch

Mohammad Haris

Mohammad Haris is building into his role at number three well. He has led the charge with aggression and also has a century to his name now.

Tanzid Hasan

Tanzid Hasan comes in as a fresh piece of air after performing well and standing up against Sri Lanka. He is getting the six-hitting game well and that is what Bangladesh need with their batters often not stepping up enough in the past.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan Match Tips

Pakistan the easy favorite with a favorable record in their head-to-head encounters.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win the Match