Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd T20I: Can the Visitors Recover After Crushing Defeat in Dhaka?

July 22, 2025: The stage is set for a high-stakes clash as Bangladesh vs Pakistan in the 2nd T20I at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. After a dominant 7-wicket win in the first match, the home side is brimming with confidence and looking to seal the series.

Pakistan, meanwhile, finds itself on the back foot after being bowled out for just 109 runs in the opener. Bangladesh chased the total with ease in only 15.3 overs, giving the visitors plenty to think about before this must-win encounter.

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Toss Update
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first — a move likely aimed at early breakthroughs to unsettle Bangladesh’s in-form top order.

Weather Watch
Rain looms over Dhaka, but thanks to the stadium’s efficient drainage system, fans can remain hopeful for uninterrupted action.

Team Momentum
Bangladesh: Win, Win, Win, Loss, Loss

Pakistan: Loss, Win, Win, Win, Win

Squads
Bangladesh: Litton Das (w/c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (w), Agha Salman (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Hussain Talat, Sahibzada Farhan, Ahmed Daniyal, Sufiyan Muqeem

Commentary Team
Expect insights and banter from a seasoned panel: Ramiz Raja, Aamer Sohail, Athar Ali Khan, Shamim Chowdhury, Samannoy Ghosh, and Mazhar Uddin Omi.

The Tigers are roaring at home, while the Men in Green are desperate for redemption. Will Pakistan bounce back, or will Bangladesh finish the job early?