Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2025: Key Points

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Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2025: Key Points
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Following a morale-boosting series victory over Sri Lanka, Bangladesh are set to host Pakistan in a three-match T20I series beginning this Sunday. With home advantage on their side, Litton Das and his team will look to achieve a historic feat — their first-ever T20I series win against Pakistan.

Head-to-Head Record: A Lopsided Rivalry

So far, the two sides have met in 22 T20 Internationals, with Pakistan dominating the contest by winning 19 matches, while Bangladesh have managed to secure just 3 victories.

Bangladesh’s T20I Wins against Pakistan: A Closer Look

Despite the overwhelming overall record, Bangladesh will take confidence from the fact that two of their three wins have come at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, the venue for the upcoming series.

First win: In 2015, during Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh, the hosts won the one-off T20I at Mirpur.

Second win: In the 2016 Asia Cup, Bangladesh again emerged victorious against Pakistan at the same venue.

Third win: Bangladesh secured another win in the 2023 Asian Games third-place playoff in Hangzhou, though both teams fielded second-string squads.

Momentum from Sri Lanka Series

Bangladesh will enter the Pakistan series on the back of a 2-1 series victory against Sri Lanka, which was also their first series win of the year in any format. The win may act as a much-needed confidence booster for the Tigers.

Return to Mirpur After Nine Months

The series marks Bangladesh’s return to Sher-e-Bangla Stadium after a nine-month gap. Their last game at the venue was in October 2024, when they lost a Test match to South Africa by 7 wickets.

Recent History Favors Pakistan

In their most recent T20I series, Pakistan whitewashed Bangladesh 3-0 at home in June. That result serves as a reminder of the challenge ahead for Liton’s men.

Match Schedule and Timings

All three matches of the T20I series will be held at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, starting at 6:00 PM local time on the following dates:

1st T20I: July 20

2nd T20I: July 22

3rd T20I: July 24

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