Buoyed by back-to-back T20I series wins, Bangladesh are bracing for a litmus test at home as they take on a formidable Pakistan side in a three-match T20I series starting July 20 in Dhaka.
While their recent triumph in Sri Lanka showcased their growing depth and resolve, this series offers a chance to break a long-standing jinx against a team that has largely dominated them in the shortest format.
Pakistan, who have won 19 of the 22 T20Is between the two sides, inflicted a 3-0 whitewash on Bangladesh in Lahore just two months ago. That lopsided history adds extra significance to the upcoming contests at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, where Bangladesh will look to rewrite the narrative under familiar conditions and growing confidence.
Bangladesh have announced an unchanged 16-member squad from their recent series in Colombo, signaling strong belief in their current core. The decision comes after a spirited comeback in Sri Lanka, where Litton Das’ side overturned a 0-1 deficit to seal the series 2-1.
An eight-wicket victory in the decider, marked by tactical clarity and execution, underlined their resurgence.
Litton, now the first Bangladesh captain to secure two overseas T20I series wins, continues to grow in stature. His calm leadership, paired with contributions from Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain, has given the batting line-up a sharper edge.
On the bowling front, Mahedi Hasan's 4 for 11 in the series finale stood out, while Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman maintained tight lines and economy rates under six per over—an encouraging sign ahead of the sterner test Pakistan will present.
With the home crowd behind them and recent momentum in their favour, Bangladesh now face a crucial opportunity not just to win another series, but to prove they can consistently challenge top-tier T20 sides.
The three matches — scheduled for July 20, 22 and 24 — will all be played under lights, with Pakistan already in Dhaka and Bangladesh’s squad returning from Colombo on Thursday.
Bangladesh T20I Squad For Pakistan:
Litton Das (capt), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin.
