Bangladesh are placed eighth in the ICC T20I rankings at the end of the T20 World Cup 2021. Bangladesh will compete in the Super 12 Round of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia after confirming the top eight in the team rankings. Team Tigers can further improve their ranking during the forthcoming home series against Pakistan. They will play three matches in the bilateral competition, with the results impacting the rating points. Let's take a look at how Bangladesh might improve its T20 ranking.          Read: BAN vs. PAK 2021: Six new faces likely for the Pakistan T20I series Probable Ranking Scenarios at the end of Bangladesh vs. Pakistan Series 2021 According to the latest update on November 12, England are currently placed first in the ICC T20I team rankings. India are still in the second position despite being eliminated from the Super 12 Round of the T20 World Cup, while Pakistan have moved up to third place by reaching the World Cup semifinals.  Twenty20 World Cup 2021 runner-up New Zealand are fourth, followed by South Africa and the reigning champions, Australia. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies are ranked seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth, respectively.  If Bangladesh whitewash (3-0) Pakistan, they will rise to seventh place with 238 rating points. If team Tigers win the series by a 2-1 margin, they will climb up to the seventh place with 236 points. Bangladesh can still enhance their rankings and rating points even if they lose the bilateral contest 2-1. Read:Rizwan reveals secrets of Pakistan’s strength in T20 WC On the other side, Pakistan will drop 5 rating points if they lose the series 3-0. If Pakistan lose the series 2-1, they will drop three rating points. Pakistan will lose one rating point if Bangladesh lose the series 2-1. However, Pakistan will move up to second place if they sweep Bangladesh and India lose their series to New Zealand 2-1.   Ranking scenarios for other top teams in November England will remain the top-ranked T20I team at the end of November. On the other hand, India will stay in second place if they win their next 3-match T20I series against New Zealand.  New Zealand have a chance to climb to second place in the ICC T20I team rankings If they whitewash India and Pakistan lose their series against Bangladesh. New Zealand may still finish third in the rankings if Pakistan lose all three matches against Bangladesh. Apart from these two T20I series, there will be no other bilateral series in November. The present positions of South Africa and Australia will remain unchanged. On the other side, Afghanistan might drop to eighth place depending on Bangladesh's outcome against the Pakistan side. Sri Lanka might climb up to eighth place if Bangladesh lose all three matches against Pakistan. The West Indies will maintain their present standing. Read:Taskin eyes a Tigers’ fresh start in series vs Pakistan T20I Team Rankings (as of November 12)   Position Team Ratings 1 England 278 2 India 264 3 Pakistan 263 4 New Zealand 258 5 South Africa 253 6 Australia 246 7 Afghanistan 232 8 Bangladesh 232 9 Sri Lanka 232 10 West Indies 226 Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/t20i Verdict  Bangladesh's main goal in the competition would be to overcome Pakistan. It will be a brilliant result if Bangladesh win the series against Pakistan, who had a fantastic performance in the T20 World Cup 2021. This series will feature a new-look Bangladesh Twenty20 squad. Therefore, fans should have lower expectations of the Bangladesh team. Read Women’s ODI: Bangladesh whitewash Zimbabwe 3-0

Senior players must step aside at some point to allow the new generation to take their spot. Bangladesh's senior cricketers will most likely retire in the near future. Therefore, Bangladesh Cricket Board has planned to incorporate some fresh new faces in the national team set up following a terrible performance in the just ended T20 World Cup 2021. According to reports, six players would be rested or unavailable due to injuries for the upcoming BAN vs. PAK 2021 contest. Let's take a look at Bangladesh's potential playing XI for the T20I series.  Bangladesh's Prospective T20I playing XI for the Pakistan series According to various reports, Shakib Al Hasan (hamstring injury), Mohammad Saifuddin (back injury), Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Soumya Sarkar, and Rubel Hossain are the six players who are expected to miss the Pakistan T20I series. Neither of these players has been spotted practicing in Mirpur. The selectors may choose six or seven players in their replacement. Parvez Hossain Emon, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Yasir Ali, Saif Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Aminul Islam Biplob, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, and Shohidul Islam are among the likely candidates for a place in the Twenty20 squad. Read: Pakistani cricket team arrives in Dhaka Probable Bangladesh’s Playing XI (for the first T20I) Batting/Top Order Parvez Hossain Emon T20: 24 | Runs: 563 | HS: 100* | SR: 123.73 Parvez Hossain is a gifted cricketer who was a part of the U19 World Cup 2020 winning team. Parvez is now Bangladesh's fastest T20 centurion. Mohammad Naim T20: 74 | Runs: 1828 | HS: 105 | SR: 113.39 Mohammad Naim was the highest scorer for Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. He will most likely play the anchor role in the forthcoming BAN vs. PAK 2021 series.   Najmul Hossain Shanto T20: 78 | Runs: 1584 | HS: 115* | SR: 128.99 Read: Four Nations Football: Hosts Sri Lanka stand between Bangladesh and final Najmul Hossain will most likely play at number 3 in the absence of Shakib Al Hasan. Najmul has shown promise in Test cricket, but his white-ball career on the international stage has been far from good.   Batting/Middle Orders Mahmudullah Riyad T20: 260 | Runs: 4,820 | HS: 70* | SR: 119.27 | Wkts: 123 | BBI: 3/6 | Econ: 7.02 Mahmudullah Riyad had a difficult time as captain in the T20 World Cup. He made several mistakes when it came to making decisions. Riyad needs to bounce back both as a captain and as a batter. Afif Hossain T20: 106 | Runs: 1719 | HS: 76 | SR: 126.58 | Wkts: 28 | BBI: 5/21 | Econ: 8.73 Afif Hossain could be promoted to the top of the order. He would have to shoulder extra responsibilities in the absence of Mushfiqur Rahim.   Shamim Hossain T20: 39 | Runs: 538 | HS: 52* | SR: 139.37  U19 World Cup winner Shamim Hossain is a hard-hitting batter. He has the potential to be a vital player in the death overs. Read Women’s ODI: Bangladesh whitewash Zimbabwe 3-0 Nurul Hasan T20: 132 | Runs: 1807 | HS: 79* | SR: 128.61 Nurul Hasan is Bangladesh's best wicketkeeper, and he will play in the next T20I series against Pakistan. Mahedi Hasan T20: 91 | Runs: 1017 | HS: 92 | SR: 126.65 | Wkts: 81 | BBI: 4/22 | Econ: 6.99 Mahedi Hasan played fairly well with the ball in the T20 World Cup, but he struggled with the bat. Mahedi's off-spin could be very useful in the series against Pakistan. Read: Cricketer Nasir, wife Tamima get bail Bowling Taskin Ahmed T20: 100 | Wkts: 112 | BBI: 5/31 | Econ: 8.31 Taskin Ahmed has been exceptional with the ball since returning to international cricket earlier this year. He was Bangladesh's most impressive bowler during the T20 World Cup 2021. Mustafizur Rahman T20: 167 | Wkts: 219 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 7.31 Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman was a complete disappointment at the World Cup due to the unfavorable UAE conditions. However, he will be an effective bowler in this condition at home. Nasum Ahmed T20: 60 | Wkts: 50 | BBI: 4/10 | Econ: 6.50 Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed could be Mahmudullah's best weapon in this series. He will lead Bangladesh's spin attack in the absence of Shakib Al Hasan. Read Rizwan reveals secrets of Pakistan’s strength in T20 WC Bottom Line  There is no shortage of talented cricketers in Bangladesh. A significant number of high-quality cricketers will develop in the future if properly nurtured. Some of the players that won the U19 World Cup 2020 will be given the opportunity to exhibit their abilities in the upcoming BAN vs. PAK T20I series. Many cricket analysts think that if these players are properly groomed, they would take Bangladesh cricket to the next level.  Read Taskin eyes a Tigers’ fresh start in series vs Pakistan

Pakistan cricket team had put in a strong performance before losing to Australia in the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan's team spirit is quite high and they will make things difficult for Bangladesh in the upcoming BAN vs. PAK 2021 T20I series. In contrast, Bangladesh had a really bland T20 World Cup. They only won two games in the qualifiers and failed to win a single match in the Super 12 Round. Let's take a look at head-to-head T20I records between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Read:Top 10 Memorable Moments from T20 World Cup 2021 Bangladesh vs. Pakistan: Head-to-head Bilateral T20I series record Bangladesh and Pakistan will play a three-match T20I series starting November 19. The Pakistan Cricket Board has sent a full-strength national team for the bilateral series. On the other hand, the Bangladesh team can undergo a lot of changes. The fifth bilateral T20I series (BAN vs. PAK) This will be the fifth T20I series between these two sides. Both teams had previously played four bilateral Twenty20 series. Two series were hosted by each cricket board. Pakistan won three series, while Bangladesh only won one series at home in 2015. Noteworthy Twenty20 Internationals records between Bangladesh and Pakistan The following are some of the most notable T20I records between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Read: T20WC Final: Wonderful Williamson propels NZ to 172/4 Significant T20I Records: Bangladesh vs. Pakistan   Bangladesh Pakistan Matches Played (12) 2 10 Most Runs Shakib Al Hasan (292 runs in 9 innings) Mohammad Hafez (277 runs in 9 innings) Highest Score Shakib Al Hasan (84) Ahmed Shehzad (111*) Most Fifty plus score Shakib Al Hasan (3) Ahmed Shehzad and Mohammad Hafez (2) Most Wickets Abdur Razzak (7) Shahid Afridi (10) Best Bowling Figures Al Amin Hossain (3/25) Mansoor Amjad (3/3) Most Matches Mahmudullah Riyad (12) Mohammad Hafez (10) Highest Partnership Shakib Al Hasan and Sabbir Rahman (105*) Kamran Akmal and Salman Butt (142) Most Catches Mahmudullah Riyad (5) Umar Akmal (4) Most Dismissals Mushfiqur Rahim (11) Kamran Akmal (8)  Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ BAN vs. PAK 2021 T20I series: Venue Stats The Sher-e-Bangla national cricket stadium in Mirpur will host all of the matches in the upcoming Twenty20 International bilateral series between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur   Read:Thumb injury rules Tamim out of Pakistan series T20I Matches Played: 54 | Bat-first (won): 28 | Bat-Second (won): 26 | Highest Individual Innings: 111* (Ahmed Shehzad) | Best Bowling Figure: 5/15 (Keemo Paul) | Highest Team innings: 211/4 | Lowest Team Innings: 60   Bangladesh’s T20I record (SBNCS): Win: 18 | Lost: 18 Pakistan’s T20I record (SBNCS): Win: 5 | Lost: 5  Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ 2021 BAN vs. PAK T20I Series: Players to watch Bangladesh There will be some changes In Bangladesh's squad. This series may feature a host of new faces. Here are the T20I stats of three Bangladeshi players who can make a difference in the series. Shakib Al Hasan: M: 94 | Runs: 1894 | HS: 84 | SR: 120.48 | Wkts: 117 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.66 Mustafizur Rahman: M: 59 | Wkts: 84 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 7.68 Mohammad Naim: M: 29 | Runs: 744 | HS: 81 | SR: 107.05  Pakistan  The Pakistan squad contains a number of talented players who can change the outcome of the match on any given day. Here are the T20I stats for three Pakistani players who can make an impact in the series.  Babar Azam: M: 67 | Runs: 2507 | HS: 122 | SR: 130.09 Shaheen Shah Afridi: M: 36 | Wkts: 39 | BBI: 3/20 | Econ: 7.96 Shadab Khan: M: 59 | Wkts: 67 | BBI: 4/14 | Econ: 7.24 | Runs: 226 | HS: 42 | SR: 126.25 Bottom Line  Pakistan hold the upper hand against Bangladesh in the head-to-head clash. A full-strength Pakistan team will face a wounded Bangladesh side in the bilateral T20I series. Because team Tigers had a disappointing performance in the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and they are currently in a negative state of mind.  Read:T20WC Final: Australia bowl first in quest for maiden title Though Bangladesh have the potential to surprise Pakistan in the forthcoming series, as they have a strong home record in recent years. Therefore, the 2021 BAN vs. PAK T20I series is anticipated to be a close contest between these two national teams.