BAN vs PAK Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score
BAN vs PAK Match Prediction & AnalysisHost Bangladesh will be looking to complete a clean sweep in the Test series when they take on Pakistan in the second and final game played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, starting from 16th May (Saturday).In the series opener played at Dhaka, Bangladesh registered a comprehensive 104-run win over Pakistan, courtesy excellent performances from Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nahid Rana and Mominul Haque. With this result, Bangladesh have taken a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.On the other hand, Pakistan will be looking to learn from their mistakes and keen to make a strong comeback in this must-win clash. Captain Shan Masood will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball in a bid to level the Test series at Sylhet.Pakistan have yet to play a Test match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.RECENT PERFORMANCEBANW W L W LBAN413/10 in 117.1 3.52BAN vs PAK 2026Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs 08 May 2026PAK386/10 in 100.3 3.84BAN476/10 in 141.1 3.37BAN vs IRE 2025Bangladesh won by 217 runs 19 Nov 2025IRE291/10 in 113.3 2.56SL458/10 in 116.5 3.92BAN vs SL 2025Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs 25 Jun 2025BAN0/0 in 0.0 0BAN444/10 in 129.2 3.43BAN vs ZIM 2025Bangladesh won by an innings and 106 runs 28 Apr 2025ZIM0/0 in 0.0 0BAN191/10 in 61.0 3.13BAN vs ZIM 2025Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets20 Apr 2025ZIM174/7 in 50.1 3.47PAKL L W L WBAN413/10 in 117.1 3.52BAN vs PAK 2026Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs 08 May 2026PAK386/10 in 100.3 3.84PAK333/10 in 113.4 2.93PAK vs SA 2025South Africa beat Pakistan by 9 wickets 20 Oct 2025RSA73/1 in 12.3 5.84PAK378/10 in 110.4 3.42PAK vs SA 2025Pakistan beat South Africa by 93 runs 12 Oct 2025RSA183/10 in 60.5 3.01PAK154/10 in 47.0 3.28PAK vs WI 2025West Indies won by 120 runs 25 Jan 2025WI133/10 in 44.0 3.02PAK230/10 in 68.5 3.34PAK vs WI 2025Pakistan won by 127 runs 17 Jan 2025WI123/10 in 36.3 3.37HEAD TO HEADTEAMS PREVIEWBangladesh PreviewAfter their impressive performance at Dhaka, the home side will be looking to stick with the same winning combination for this game as well.On the batting front, the onus will be on the likes of Mominul Haque, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shadman Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim and wicket-keeper Liton Das to deliver the bulk of the runs.In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mehidy Hasan Miraaz, Taijul Islam and Ebadot Hossain to deliver timely breakthroughs.Interesting Facts1. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was the standout batter for Bangladesh in the first Test. He smashed a splendid century to help Bangladesh post a competitive total on the board in the first innings. In their second outings, Najmul Hossain Shanto smashed a crucial 87 runs to help Bangladesh post a competitive target for Pakistan on the final day of the match.2. Rookie Pacer Nahid Rana once again rose to the occasion with the ball against Pakistan. In three matches played against Pakistan, Rana has picked up 12 wickets at an average of 31.75 with one five-wicket haul to his name.Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das (wk), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraaz, Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain.Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid RanaPakistan PreviewThe visitors will surely make three changes to their playing XI as Babar Azam, Sajid Khan and Khurram Shahzad are expected to come in place of Imam Ul Haq, Hasan Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi.The Green Shirts clearly misjudged the conditions and surely needed an extra spinner to put pressure on Bangladesh’s experienced batting lineup. Babar Azam was ruled out of first Test due to knee injury and will be expected to make an impact for Pakistan in this final Test.In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Azan Awais, Abdullah Fazal, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan to deliver timely breakthroughs.Debutants Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal performed exceedingly well for Pakistan. Opener Azan Awais smashed maiden ton with the help of fourteen fours to help the side post 386 runs in their first innings. Besides Awais, Abdullah Fazal showed excellent and technique to score back-to-back half-centuries in his debut match for Pakistan.In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Sajid Khan, and Noman Ali to deliver timely breakthroughs.Interesting Facts1. All eyes will be on Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam, who showcased sublime form in the recently concluded PSL. In his last fifteen Tests, Babar Azam has scored 721 runs at an average of just 24.86 with four half-centuries to his name. The team management will be hoping that he can deliver big runs for Pakistan in this must-win game.2. Off-spinner Sajid Khan’s exclusion from the first Test was nothing less than shocking. Since 2023, Sajid Khan has been a consistent performer in red-ball cricket for Green Shirts and claimed 43 wickets at an excellent average of 24.37.Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:Shan Masood (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Azan Awais, Abdullah Fazal, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Shaheen Shah/Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Hasan Ali/Sajid Khan, and Noman AliPakistan Actual Playing XI:Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Sajid Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Hasan Ali, Babar Azam, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Rizwan, Shan MasoodPITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONSWeather ConditionsThe weather forecast for the game looks far from ideal as thunderstorms are expected on all five days of the match.BAN vs PAK Pitch ReportThe average first inning score in the Test matches played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is around 269 runs. The highest total posted at the venue was by Bangladesh, who scored a mammoth 587 runs for the loss of eight wickets against Ireland in a Test match played last year.Toss: To BowlWith rain predicted for the game, both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to lowest possible score.We expect Bangladesh to win the crucial toss and bowl first on this surface.
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