The SBNCS, Mirpur is hosting the second match of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test Series 2021.  The second and third days of play were canceled due to persistent rain. Thankfully, the weather on day four improved, and play resumed in the first session. Bangladesh will open its account in the ongoing Test Championship if the match ends in a draw. Let's have a look at the second Test match scenario and the latest ICC Test Championship points standings for the 2021-2023 cycle.   Match scenario: BAN vs PAK 2nd Test 2021 In the second session of day 4, Pakistan batted first and declared their first innings on 300/4. Babar Azam, Pakistan's captain, scored the highest 76 runs and had the best 123-run partnership with Azhar Ali in the third wicket. Azhar Ali batted patiently for 56 runs, while Fawad Alam (50*) and Mohammad Rizwan (53*) contributed with the bat as well. Bangladesh's left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took the most wickets with two. Bangladesh lost three quick wickets before the end of the second session and were 22/3 at tea. Bangladesh lost four more wickets in the third session, finishing day four with a score of 76/7. Bangladesh must score 101 runs to avoid a follow-on. If Bangladesh avoid a follow-on, Pakistan will have to bat again. Even though there is a strong chance that this match will finish in a stalemate, there could be some nervous moments on the final day.  Current ICC Test Championship standings (2021-2023 cycle) With the exception of Australia and South Africa, all Test-playing nations have begun their journey in the ICC Test Championship's second edition. Sri Lanka (24 points) currently lead the points table with a 100% winning record, followed by Pakistan (24 points) and India (42 points). Even if Pakistan win the ongoing second match against Bangladesh, they will not climb up to first place in the point standings. On the other hand, Bangladesh would get four points if the second match of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test Series 2021 ended in a draw.     England (14 points) are in fourth place, followed by the West Indies (12) and New Zealand (4). Australia's Test Championship campaign will begin on December 8 with the Ashes series. On the other hand, South Africa will begin their first series in the second edition of the Test Championship against India at the end of this year. Bangladesh's remaining Test Championship fixtures Bangladesh's Test Championship campaign has started with a series against Pakistan, and they will play five more Test series in 2022. Bangladesh will play New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and India in a bilateral series. Here are Bangladesh's remaining Test Championship fixtures Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2022                             1st Test (1-5 January): NZ vs BAN 2nd Test (9-13 January): NZ vs BAN Bangladesh tour of South Africa 2022       1st Test (30 March – 3 April): SA vs BAN   2nd Test (7-11 April): SA vs BAN   Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2022 1st Test (May): BAN vs SL 2nd Test (May): BAN vs SL Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2022 1st Test (June): WI vs BAN 2nd Test (June): WI vs BAN India tour of Bangladesh 2022     1st Test (Nov): BAN vs IND 2nd Test (Nov): BAN vs IND Way Forward The second Test match of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test Series 2021 is most likely to end in a draw due to inclement weather conditions. Bangladesh only received 20 points after drawing a Test match in the inaugural ICC Test Championship. They were the bottom team in the first edition of the Test Championship. Therefore, Bangladesh's main goal for the 2021-2023 cycle Test Championship would be to improve further in the point standings.   

Pakistan national men's cricket team has taken a 1-0 lead in the BAN vs PAK Test series 2021. Therefore, the Bangladesh national men's cricket team has no choice but to win the second match to finish the series at 1-1. The Bangladesh team's performance in the first Test was really encouraging. Besides, a number of changes to the playing XI are expected for the forthcoming match, which could assist the host in performing even better against Pakistan. Take a look at three reasons why Bangladesh can win the second Test against Pakistan.   Bangladesh can win the second match for three reasons in BAN vs PAK Test Series 2021  Bangladesh have a chance to stun Pakistan in the second Test for a number of reasons. Three major factors why Bangladesh can win the contest are mentioned here.  Bangladesh’s record in Tests at SBNCS, Mirpur   Bangladesh's Test record at the SBNCS, Mirpur, is one of the key reasons they will play with confidence against Pakistan in the second match. The Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium in Mirpur hosted the majority of Bangladesh's 15 Test victories. The most three victories were against Zimbabwe, as well as one each against England, Australia, and the West Indies. Tigers have a good track record at the Mirpur ground when it comes to beating big teams. Overall, they have 6 victories, 12 defeats, and 3 draws in 21 matches at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Bangladesh will hope to improve their record by winning the second Test against Pakistan.   Read Youth ODI: Nabil’s ton helps Young Tigers beat India by 113 runs Bangladesh’s record at SBNCS, Mirpur    Opposition Match Win Lose Draw Zimbabwe 3 3 0 0 Australia 1 1 0 0 England 2 1 1 0 West Indies 4 1 3 0 India 2 0 2 0 New Zealand 2 0 0 2 Pakistan 2 0 2 0 South Africa 2 0 1 1 Sri Lanka 3 0 3 0     Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/  Read West Indies leading Sri Lanka despite Mendis’ 6 wickets

Bangladesh fought hard all the way to the end despite losing the first Test to a high-flying Pakistan side, something they have lacked in recent international matches. The second match of the series will commence on Saturday, December 4 at the SBNCS in Mirpur. Shakib Al Hasan, as well as pacer Taskin Ahmed, will be available for the second Test. Shakib’s presence will certainly affect the outcome of the contest. Shakib Al Hasan's likely impact in the upcoming BAN vs PAK 2nd Test 2021 is discussed in this article. How can Shakib Al Hasan make an impact in the second Test? Shakib Al Hasan was unable to play in the first Test match due to a hamstring injury. He went for a fitness test and passed it on Monday. Therefore, the selectors picked Shakib for the final Test. They also selected top-order batsman Mohammad Naim and bowler Taskin Ahmed, who was forced out of the first encounter owing to a finger injury. Mohammad Naim's selection was the most unexpected, considering he is primarily known as a limited-overs specialist batter. It would be interesting to see if he replaces Saif Hasan or Shadman Islam in the next game. Because Naim's first-class track record isn't exactly great. He only averaged 16.63 in six first-class outings. It's really unclear what criteria the selectors apply to choose a player. Read: Tigers humiliated at home as Pakistan seal Chattogram Test Given Bangladesh's first-match performance, two changes appear to be inevitable for the second Test. Shakib Al Hasan will most likely replace Yasir Ali or one of the openers, while Taskin Ahmed may likely replace Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi. Shakib Al Hasan's primary goal in the match will be to strengthen Bangladesh's middle order. In the opening match, Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das were among the leading run-scorers. So, Shakib's inclusion will bolster the middle-order. Bangladesh team management will be expecting a more consistent performance from the batsmen in the presence of veteran Shakib. However, Shakib will have a greater influence in the bowling department. Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz looked sturdy against Pakistan's batters in the first match of the series. Adding Shakib Al Hasan would provide more variety and luxury for skipper Mominul Haque when it comes to rotating the bowlers. Shakib has a stellar record at the Mirpur ground along with Mehidy and Taijul. The three can cause havoc on Pakistan's batting lineups with their spin bowling diversity. Read World Peace Conf: A friendly cricket match held in city Top 3 most wicket-takers at the SBNCS, Mirpur (Test format) Player Match Wickets BBI BBM Ave Econ 5W Shakib Al Hasan 17 63 6/59 10/153 31.20 2.97 7 Taijul Islam 9 52 8/39 9/81 23.09 2.98 2 Mehidy Hasan Miraz 6 41 7/58 12/117 17.02 2.90 5    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ BAN vs PAK 2nd Test 2021: Second Match Venue Stats        The Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Mirpur will host the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan. 2nd Test Venue: SBNCS, Mirpur Test Matches Played: 21 | Bat-first (won): 11 | Bat-Second (won): 7 | Highest Individual Innings: 226 (Azhar Ali) | Best Bowling Figure (Match): 12/117 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz) | Highest Team Innings: 730/6d | Lowest Team Innings: 110      Bangladesh’s Test record (SBNCS): Win: 6 | Lost: 12 | Draw: 3 Pakistan’s Test record (SBNCS): Win: 2 | Lost: 0    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Bottom Line On paper, Pakistan will be the favourite in the BAN vs PAK 2nd Test 2021 match. The visitors will be under less pressure heading into this encounter because they have taken a 1-0 series lead. Pakistan will win the series with a draw in the second Test. However, Pakistan would face serious criticism if they lose the contest. Therefore, they will play the game with the aim of whitewashing the home team.  Read: ICC Ranking Update: Nabi catches up Shakib Bangladesh can impede their momentum by crafting a perfect strategy for this match. Moreover, the presence of Shakib Al Hasan would motivate the Bangladeshi team to achieve their goal in the competition. Overall, the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2021 could finish in a closely contested match.

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the morning session of the first Test at Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Tuesday (November 30). Bangladesh showed a true fighting spirit in this encounter despite missing a number of important players. The Bangladesh Men's National Cricket Team's performance in this match was by far the best since they resumed international cricket in January of this year. Let's look at some of the key points for Bangladesh from the first match of the BAN vs PAK Test series 2021.  First Match Report: BAN vs PAK Test Series 2021   Bangladesh scored 330 runs in their first innings after batting first. Liton Das made the highest 114, followed by Mushfiqur Rahim with 91. Bangladesh set up a respectable total in the first innings thanks to a 206-run stand between Liton and Mushfiqur in the fifth wicket. Pakistan's right-arm bowler Hasan Ali took the highest five wickets. Read: New Zealand ekes out dramatic draw in 1st test against India In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 286 runs, falling 44 runs short of Bangladesh's first innings total. Pakistan openers, Abid Ali (133) and Abdullah Shafique (52) put on a 146-run first-wicket stand, laying the foundation for the innings. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took the most wickets in the innings with seven. Bangladesh were bowled out for 157 runs in their second innings after taking a 44-run lead. Liton Das scored the most runs with 59, while Pakistan bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi took the most wickets with 5. Pakistan achieved the 202-run total with the loss of two wickets in the first session of day 5. Abid Ali and Abdullah Shafique made a strong opening stand once again. Pakistan's triumph was made easier by their 151-run partnership. Abid Ali was named player of the match for his contributions with the bat in this match. Read Tigers humiliated at home as Pakistan seal Chattogram Test Key Takeaways for Bangladesh in the BAN vs PAK 1st Test      A few players of Bangladesh performed really well in this encounter. Their efforts helped the host to put up a strong fight against Pakistan in the first Test of the series. The following are the important takeaways from the encounter for Bangladesh. Liton and Mushfiqur reclaim their batting form Prior to this match, Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim had a dismal run of form on the international stage. They were even dropped for the T20I series against Pakistan after a poor showing at the T20 World Cup 2021. However, the selectors have put their faith in both senior players for the Test series, and they have rewarded their faith by playing two responsible knocks in the first innings. Their 200-run partnership helped Bangladesh to a lead over Pakistan in the first innings. Liton scored his first century in Test cricket, while Mushfiqur Rahim amassed more than 90 runs. Liton played another solid knock in the second innings. Bangladesh will play two Test matches against New Zealand following this series, thus both players have regained their form at the right moment. Read: Ballon d'Or 2021 Winner: Lionel Messi wins the coveted award record seventh time Excellent spin bowling of Taijul Islam Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has evolved into a major transformation for Bangladesh over the years. His ability to take wickets, particularly at home, has been outstanding. Pakistan's biggest concern was Taijul Islam in the first Test. Therefore, he bowled over 40% of Bangladesh's overs in the first innings, picking up 7 wickets. Shakib Al Hasan is expected to play in the second Test, and if he does, Bangladesh's spin attack will be even more potent. Taking the game till the fifth day   Bangladesh rarely play until the fifth day of a Test match against tougher opponents. They generally lose Test matches on the third or fourth day of the contest. However, Bangladesh managed to complete 13 of the 15 sessions in the first match against Pakistan. This means Bangladesh made it to the fifth day of the game, which is a major accomplishment. Bangladesh will regularly create opportunities to win matches in the near future if they can carry the game till the fifth day. Bangladesh have a better record at the SBNCS, Mirpur in comparison to other domestic grounds. So, they can beat Pakistan in the second Test if they play to their best ability.     Read World Peace Conf: A friendly cricket match held in city Way Forward   Bangladesh fought hard as a team and made it to the fifth day of the match. The players' performances in the first match of the BAN vs PAK Test series 2021 were promising enough. They can put up an even better display in the second match, which begins on December 4. More significantly, Shakib Al Hasan is expected to play in the second Test match of this series. So, Bangladesh have a decent chance of upsetting the visiting Pakistan team in the tour's last match if they play as a unit.

Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe in their last Test match in July 2021. However, their recent Test results have been underwhelming, with only two wins in the previous twelve games. On the other hand, Pakistan have been in good form in the longer-version format, winning five of their seven matches in 2021. In this context, a youthful Bangladesh team will have a significant challenge in the series. Let's take a look at the first match preview of the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021.  Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Head-to-head Test Record History The ZACS in Chattogram will host the first match of the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021. The game will begin at 10 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). The series will feature a full-strength Pakistan team, while the BCB selectors have added some fresh names in the Bangladesh squad. The sixth bilateral Test series (BAN vs PAK):  This is the sixth bilateral Test series between the two countries. Both sides have previously played five bilateral series, two of which were hosted by Pakistan and three by Bangladesh. Pakistan have won all of the series between these two teams.  Read Mahmudullah retires from Test: Remembering the silent killer’s dazzling match-winning centuries Notable Test records between Bangladesh and Pakistan The following are some of Bangladesh and Pakistan's most noteworthy Test records.  Significant Test Records: BAN vs PAK   Bangladesh Pakistan Matches Played (11) 0 10 Most Runs Habibul Bashar (554 runs in 12 innings) Mohammad Hafez (650 runs in 12 innings) Highest Score Tamim Iqbal (206) Azhar Ali (226) Most hundred Shakib Al Hasan, Javed Omar, Tamim Iqbal, Habibul Bashar (1) Younis Khan (3) Most Wickets Mohammad Rafique (17) Danish Kaneria (34) Best Bowling Figures Shakib Al Hasan (6/82) Danish Kaneria (7/77)  Most Matches Habibul Bashar, Khaled Mashud (6) Mohammad Hafez, Taufeeq Umar, Younis Khan (7)  Highest Partnership Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes (312) Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq (259) Most Catches Mahmudullah (7) Younis Khan (8) Most Dismissals Khaled Mashud (9) Rashid Latif (26)                              Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021: First Match Venue Stats   The first Test will be held at Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium from November 26 to 30.    1st Test Venue: ZACS, Chattogram    Test Matches Played: 20 | Bat-first (won): 8 | Bat-Second (won): 6 | Highest Individual Innings: 319 (Kumar Sangakkara) | Best Bowling Figure (Match): 13/154 (Nathan Lyon) | Highest Team Innings: 713/9d | Lowest Team Innings: 119    Read  Dhaka Division win National Cricket League 2021 Bangladesh’s Test record (ZACS): Win: 2 | Lost: 12 | Draw: 6 Pakistan’s Test record (ZACS): Win: 1 | Lost: 0 | Draw: 0     Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ 2021 BAN vs PAK 1st Test: Players to watch  Bangladesh All of Bangladesh's senior players will be absent from this encounter, with the exception of Mushfiqur Rahim. The Test statistics of three Bangladeshi players who can make a difference in the match are shown here. Mominul Haque: M: 45 | Runs: 3,349 | HS: 181 | Ave: 42.93   Mushfiqur Rahim: M: 75 | Runs: 4,696 | HS: 219* | Ave: 36.97 Taijul Islam: M: 33 | Wkts: 134 | BBM: 11/170 | Ave: 32.97    Read Tigers gear up in Chattogram for Pakistan Tests Pakistan The Pakistan team has a number of genuine match-winners. They will field a strong playing XI to make things tough for the hosts. The Test statistics for three Pakistani players who could have an impact in this match are given here.  Babar Azam: M: 35 | Runs: 2,362 | HS: 143 | Ave: 42.94 Fawad Alam: M: 13 | Runs: 895 | HS: 168 | Ave: 47.10 Hasan Ali: M: 15 | Wkts: 63 | BBM: 10/114 | Ave: 22.46     Bottom Line Pakistan clearly have the upper hand in the head-to-head Contest against Bangladesh. Bangladesh have never beaten Pakistan in the Test format. In fact, they have only drawn one match against Pakistan and have lost 10. Therefore, expecting the team tigers to win or draw this match would be unrealistic. Bangladesh's best achievement would be to play till the fifth day. Because it will be tough for the Tigers to put up a dominant performance against a full-strength Pakistan side in the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021.    Read Vaughan dropped by BBC over involvement in Yorkshire crisis.

Bangladesh lost the bilateral series to Pakistan 3-0 after losing the third match by 5 wickets at the SBNCS in Mirpur on Monday (November 22). Bangladesh have now lost eight T20I matches in a row, and there are several issues to consider in order to improve T20 cricket. BCB handed some new players chances in this series, but most of them failed to deliver on the international stage, suggesting that success in the Twenty20 format requires a well-thought-out strategy. Let's take a look at the performance of the Bangladesh players in the BAN vs PAK T20I Series 2021. Bangladesh Cricket Team's Performance in the BAN vs PAK T20I Series 2021 Bangladesh's top scorer in this series was Afif Hossain, while skipper Mahmudullah took the most wickets. Bangladesh's batting performance was the most disappointing part of the series, and as a result, they failed to win a single match.   Batting/Top order Bangladesh's top order was inconsistent in the series. Opener Mohammad Naim scored 47 runs in the third match, although his innings was far from impressive. He stayed at the crease till the 19th over, playing 50 balls in the process. This type of approach isn't ideal in the shortest version of the game. Saif Hasan's footwork has been widely criticized, indicating that he is not a suitable T20 batter. Najmul Hossain Shanto had an excellent performance in the second match (40), but he struggled in the remaining two games. In a nutshell, Bangladesh's top order in this series was a complete failure. Read: Bangladesh squad for first Test against Pakistan announced Top three run-scorers (Bangladesh)  Player Inn Runs HS SR Afif Hossain 3 76 36 100 Najmul Hossain Shanto 3 52 40 98.11 Mohammad Naim 3 50 47 81.96    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/  Batting/Middle-Order Bangladesh faced a huge void in the middle-order due to the absence of two seasoned players, Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan. Yasir Ali Rabbi was expected to be considered for playing XI, but he didn't receive a chance throughout the series. Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Nurul Hasan were given responsibilities in the middle order. Only Afif showed some potential, but he has a tendency of getting out after a strong start. The gifted left-handed batter must improve his patience and technique. With the bat, Mahmudullah and Nurul had a quiet series.  The lower-middle order batsman, Mahedi Hasan played a solid innings in the first encounter but failed to deliver in the remaining two matches. Aminul Islam Biplob was unable to show his batting ability in the series. More importantly, the platform had been built for the power hitters in the last two matches, but they were unable to capitalize on it. Therefore, Bangladesh had to settle with modest totals against Pakistan, which were insufficient. Read: A year to go, Qatar World Cup still feels heat of scrutiny Bowling/ Pace Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed had excellent ball control. They both took two wickets and were among the most economical bowlers in the series. However, Bangladesh lost the opening match of the series as a result of them. Mustafiz, Taskin, and Shoriful all gave up a lot of runs in the last few overs of the first match, which they eventually lost. Mustafizur Rahman was unable to play in the third match due to an injury, and Shoriful was dropped. Shohidul Islam replaced Mustafiz in the last match and did a good job with the ball, although conceded a few runs. Overall, the pacers looked solid in the series.  Top three wicket-takers (Bangladesh) Player Match Wickets BBI Econ Mahmudullah 3 3 3/10 7.25 Mustafizur Rahman 2 2 1/12 6.16 Aminul Islam 3 2 1/26 7.44   Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Bowling/ Spin Aminul Islam Biplob was one of the most talked-about players in the series. In the first match, Captain Mahmudullah Riyad was hesitant to utilize him in the middle overs and was strongly criticized for bringing him in the last over. Aminul Islam was properly used in the following two matches and displayed that he is more than capable of picking up wickets. He has a bright future if BCB can properly nurture this leg-spinner. Mahedi Hasan took one wicket and was Bangladesh's most economical bowler in the series (4.91). Captain Mahmudullah Riyad took the most wickets with three, all of which came in the final over of the third match.  Read:  BCB form committee to review Bangladesh’s T20 WC failure       Fielding Bangladesh have improved its ground fielding. However, they also squandered some simple opportunities, lost catches, and were careless in their fielding at times. Fielding is sometimes dictated by the game's circumstances. Bangladesh's overall body language was underwhelming, which had an impact on their performance. Way Forward With the exception of a few individual performances, Bangladesh's overall performance in the BAN vs PAK T20I Series 2021 was utterly disappointing. Bangladesh's batting has to improve if they want to compete in the shortest version of the game. More significantly, BCB needs a well-thought-out strategy, particularly in terms of who should play in the Test format and who should be considered for the T20 format. Newcomers require time to establish themselves on the international stage. Bangladesh will not have any T20I series in the near future. They will play the Test and ODI series in New Zealand and South Africa respectively earlier next year. Read 'Heartbreaking': Mahmudullah on Tigers' T20I blowout v Pakistan   

Mahmudullah Riyad-led a young Bangladesh national men's cricket team will try to avoid a humiliating whitewash against Pakistan in front of a home crowd at the SBNCS, Mirpur on Monday (November 22). As per Bangladesh's recent performances, beating Pakistan even in their own backyards in the last match of the BAN vs PAK T20I series 2021 is a long way off. However, there is reason to be optimistic if the players execute their game plan effectively on the field. Let's take a look at what Bangladesh need to do to win the third match of the series. Bangladesh's Focus Points for the third match Some flaws in the current Bangladesh T20I team were uncovered in the first two matches of the BAN vs. PAK T20I Series 2021. The team management should properly address those issues before the third match. More importantly, players must respond by showing their abilities on the field. Here are five important areas where the Tigers must improve in the series finale. A proper game plan Did Bangladesh have a game plan in the first two matches? Even a fan with limited knowledge can see that the Bangladesh team did not get on the field with a well-thought-out strategy. The inexperienced top order's main goal was to survive as long as possible. Sadly, they were unsuccessful in both matches, with the exception of Najmul Hossain Shanto's 40-run knock in the second game. Read Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Tigresses show how it is done defeating Pakistan in key contest Bangladesh need a strategy, especially in batting. What should be the approach of the openers? Who is going to attack and who is going to defend? Who in the top order will be responsible for seeing the innings till the end? How many runs do they want to score in the power play? And keeping wickets in hand for the death overs. These issues must be addressed before the third match. The captain and team management should encourage the players to put in a valiant effort in the hopes of securing a consolation victory. It wouldn't be a bad idea to switch two or three players in the playing XI if necessary. Read: Pakistan players for Test series arrive in Dhaka A solid opening partnership This is the most pressing concern for Bangladesh's T20I team. No one seems to be ready to take on the position of the opener in the T20 format. Mohammad Naim has performed well in the absence of Tamim Iqbal, but he has yet to shine in this series. Saif Hasan had no idea in the first two matches. Saif may be dropped, as Parvez Emon has been selected for the third match. Bangladesh will need a good foundation from the openers, whoever they are. Read AB de Villiers Retires: World Cricket loses one of the greatest batters Using death overs effectively Bangladesh were in a solid position but couldn't capitalize in the final few overs in the second match. As a result, they were forced to settle for a low total to defend. Keeping wickets in hand for the final five overs is crucial. The power hitters must unleash in the death overs for a challenging total. Captain Mahmudullah must play a critical role because he is the only experienced player in the group. He must bat deep and ensure that Bangladesh get the total they desire. Read Shaheen guilty for turn-and-throw that took down Afif Bowling with discipline Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed have bowled well and taken wickets in this series. However, they gave up crucial runs in the first encounter, which proved to be extremely costly to the team. If Bangladesh bat first and post a respectable total, these two players must shoulder most of the responsibility for controlling run flows and providing breakthroughs. Like them, Mahedi Hasan and Shoriful Islam must be disciplined in terms of line and length. Is Aminul Islam Biplob going to play in the third game? He gave up some runs but also created a number of opportunities in the previous match. It's a crucial decision for team management to make. Read: Cornered Tigers eye to avoid a whitewash vs Pakistan Captaincy of the highest caliber Mahmudullah Riyad was heavily criticized for not handing over the ball to Aminul Biplob in the middle overs of the first match. Biplob came in the action in the last over of the series-opener, and Pakistan's victory was all but certain at that point. Riyad utilized three part-time bowlers in the final three overs of the second match. Mahmudullah doesn't appear to be enjoying his leadership, or he is not in the right frame of mind to lead this team. Mahmudullah Riyad must prepare his players for a gutsy effort in order to secure a consolation win in the series. Mahmudullah's decision-making at crucial moments would be better if the players remained rejuvenated. Read National Cricket: Myshukur’s century helps Rangpur score 304/7 against Sylhet Way Forward Playing the Pakistan series is a fantastic learning experience for the young Bangladesh players. They may use this lesson to improve their T20 skill development, which will help them in future international series. Those who can learn fast and consistently deliver are the only ones who will be able to survive on the international stage for a longer period of time. The Bangladesh team should go out on Monday looking for a consolation victory. Otherwise, the BCB would be under a lot of pressure because a certain portion of Bangladesh supporters has waved Pakistan flags in the BAN vs PAK T20I Series 2021 just to show their anger with the Cricket Board. Read Cornered Tigers eye to avoid a whitewash vs Pakistan

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by four wickets in the first of three Twenty-20 international matches yesterday (November 19) at the Sher-e-Bangladesh national cricket stadium. Pakistani players appeared anxious at times, and they were at risk of losing the match against a new-look Bangladesh side. However, two guided partnerships helped Pakistan win the match in the final over. On the other hand, Bangladesh fought hard till the end but they were unable to defend a low total. Let's take a look at the turning points of the first match of BAN vs. PAK T20I Series 2021. The First Match of the BAN vs PAK T20I Series 2021: Turning Points Bangladesh batted first and scored 127 for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Pakistan responded by reaching the winning target with four balls to spare. Pakistan won the match by 4 wickets. Here are some of the match's critical moments. Afif Hossain's falls in the thirteenth over Saif Hasan made his T20I debut for Bangladesh in this match, opening the innings with Mohammad Naim. Both failed to score, as did Najmul Hossain Shanto, who batted at number three. The host lost three wickets for only 15 runs inside the power play. Pakistan's bowlers were on top at that point and Bangladesh's batters looked sluggish in front of the opponent's bowling attack. However, one batter in particular had shown promise and courage in the innings. Afif Hossain rotated the strike in the middle after arriving at the crease to keep the momentum going. He even went after spinner Mohammad Nawaz for two sixes in the 11th over, a counter-attacking move after losing captain one over earlier. READ:  Mahmudullah blames top-order batting after defeat to Pakistan Afif attempted one shot too many and paid the price for misreading Mohammad Shadab's excellent googly delivery. Bangladesh would have scored close to 150 runs if he had stayed at the crease till the end of the innings, which could be enough to defend. Therefore, dropping the well-set Afif Hossain was a significant turning point in the match. Shoaib Malik's run out by Nurul Hasan in the sixth over The pair of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam started the chase well. But Mustafizur and Taskin upset Pakistan's top-order within the power play. They were 23/3 at the end of five overs. Pakistan's most seasoned batsman Shoaib Malik joined Fakhar Zaman at the crease. However, he just lasted one over before being run out in the sixth over by Nurul Hasan. Shoaib made a lazy effort, he moved casually to the popping crease after playing Mustafiz's final ball of the over. Nurul Hasan responded quickly and sent the ball to the stumps. According to the TV replay, Malik was just a centimeter shot when the ball hit the stump. Nurul Hasan made a fantastic effort, and Pakistan were down to 4/24 at the time. Bangladesh were in complete control of the contest at that stage.    Bangladesh's 18th over by Mustafizur Rahman Pakistan needed 32 runs in 18 balls with four wickets in hand. Bangladesh were in a better position than Pakistan in that critical stage. Captain Mahmudullah Riyad handed the ball to his most experienced bowler Mustafizur Rahman with the hope of a tight over. It was Mustafizur's last over but he did not live up to his captain's expectations. He gave up 15 runs in that over, making Pakistan's chase a lot easier. Pakistan added 15 runs in the following over by left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam. Eventually, Shadab Khan secured the victory with a huge six at deep midwicket in the second ball of the 20th over. So, Mustafizur's final over was one of the match's crucial moments. READ:  Pakistan beat Bangladesh in low-scoring first T20I Way Forward As the turning points show, the host made some mistakes in the opening match of the BAN vs PAK T20I series 2021, which is why they lost the match. However, this match showed that beating Bangladesh on the Sher-e-Bangla stadium pitches is a difficult task. Bangladesh players have a clear knowledge of the nature of the surfaces and can defend a decent total on this ground. Pakistan's lower middle order came to the rescue, otherwise, Bangladesh would have won the first match. Team Tigers must rectify their errors in the second match in order to make a comeback in the series. 

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.