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🐅 Tigers Roaring with Confidence
Fresh off clinching their maiden T20I series win over Sri Lanka, Bangladesh are riding a wave of confidence as they prepare to face Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur today.
This series is not just about rivalry; it’s about momentum, pride, and preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
🆚 Match Preview at a Glance
| Fixture | Details |
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| Match | 1st T20I – Bangladesh vs Pakistan |
| Date & Time | July 20, 2025, 6:30 PM (Local Time) |
| Venue | Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
| Series Format | 3 T20Is (July 20, 22, 24) |
📊 Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Last Series Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 17 | 15 | 2 | Pakistan won 2-1 (2023) |
| Bangladesh | 17 | 2 | 15 | Seeking redemption |
🌟 Players to Watch
Bangladesh
✅ Shakib Al Hasan – Experienced campaigner, coming off a match-winning 58* vs Sri Lanka.
✅ Taskin Ahmed – Fired up after dismantling Sri Lanka’s top order in the previous series.
✅ Litton Das – Key to a strong powerplay start.
Pakistan
✅ Babar Azam – Consistent run machine, backbone of Pakistan’s batting.
✅ Shaheen Afridi – Lethal with the new ball; will test Bangladesh’s top order.
✅ Iftikhar Ahmed – Reliable finisher in tight games.
🔥 Why This Series Matters
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For Bangladesh: A chance to build winning consistency in T20Is.
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For Pakistan: To bounce back after a disappointing Asia Cup campaign.
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For Both Teams: Fine-tuning squads ahead of major ICC tournaments.
📅 Full Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | July 20, 2025 | Mirpur |
| 2nd T20I | July 22, 2025 | Mirpur |
| 3rd T20I | July 24, 2025 | Mirpur |
🗣️ What They Said
Babar Azam:
“Bangladesh are improving in T20Is, but we’re here to dominate and take the series.”
