Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Pakistan - 1st Test, Bangladesh Tour of Pakistan 2024

Bangladesh is all set to take on Pakistan in their first game of the ongoing Test tour. The Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test begins at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Najmul Shanto leads Bangladesh in the Test series against Pakistan and needs to lead his team to victory to script history. Notably, Bangladesh has never defeated Pakistan in Tests. Below is the visitors' predicted playing 11 for the match.

Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Pakistan - 1st Test, Bangladesh Tour of Pakistan 2024

Litton Das

Litton Das will be the opener for Bangladesh in the 1st Test. He might not keep the stumps but has been a consistent performer as an opener.

Zakir Hasan

Zakir Hasan has proved his worth as an opener in the few games he played for the team in recent times. He will be the other opener for Bangladesh in the 1st Test.

Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)

Najmul Hossain Shanto is the skipper of Bangladesh in the series and will take the one-down position. He must drive the team to their first-ever Test victory against Bangladesh.

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Mominul Haque

Mominul Haque will be a powerful choice of batter in the middle-order and will look to help his team to face a strong side like Pakistan on the away soil.

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan has been the most wonderful all-rounder for the side in all three formats and will look to dominate with his batting and spin tactics. He plays in the middle-order.

Mushfiqur Rahim (WK)

Mushfiqur Rahim should take the role of wicketkeeper and bat in the lower order for Bangladesh. He is an experienced member of the playing 11.

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Mehidy Hasan Miraz can be a good choice for another all-rounder for Bangladesh in the Test series against Pakistan. He has played over 43 Tests and has been an impressive performer.

Khaled Ahmed

Khaled Ahmed will be a pacer in the playing 11. He has shown a decent form in recent times and can dominate with his pace attack.

Hasan Mahmud

Hasan Mahmud will be another member of the pace attack. He has played only 1 Test but grabbed 6 wickets for the team and will be a wonderful bowler in the playing 11.

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Taskin Ahmed

Taskin Ahmed is a strong pacer for Bangladesh who has gained momentum across all three formats. He has been an incredible bowler in the 13 Tests so far and will look for a brilliant show in Pakistan.

Taijul Islam

Taijul Islam will grab the role of spinner in the playing 11 and help the team with his spin attack. He might not get much assistance in Rawalpindi but will aim for his best show.