BAN vs PAK: Bangladesh’s Predicted Playing XI Against Pakistan– Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2021, 1st Test

Published - 25 Nov 2021, 05:53 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:01 AM

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Bangladesh will collide with Pakistan in a two-match Test series. The BAN vs PAK 1st test begins on November 26 (Friday) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Pakistan recently defeated Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series 3-0. Now, Bangladesh will seek better performance in the Test series.

Pakistan have already played 2 Tests in ICC World Test Championship 2021-23, winning 1 and losing 1 game. With a PCT of 50.0, they take the 2nd spot in ICC WTC Points Table 2021-23. On the other hand, Bangladesh will commence their journey in WTC 2021-23 with BAN vs PAK Test series 2021. Ahead of BAN vs PAK 1st Test, here we take a look at Bangladesh’s predicted playing XI in the match.

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BAN vs PAK: Bangladesh’s Predicted Playing XI Against Pakistan– Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2021, 1st Test

Saif Hassan

Saif Hassan, BAN vs PAK
Saif Hassan (Image Credits: Twitter)

Saif will be the opener for the team. In his last test match against Zimbabwe, he scored a 43-run known. In 8 Tests so far in his career, he has scored 477 runs at an average of 34.07. He will be a good option for an opener for the team

Shadman Islam

Shadman Islam
Shadman Islam. Image-Twitter

Shadman Islam will be another opener for the team in the BAN vs PAK 1st Test. In the last Test against Zimbabwe, he slammed a marvellous known 115 runs in one inning. His knock helped Bangladesh to bag a comfortable victory in the match.

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Najmul Hossain Shanto

Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Image Credits: Twitter)

Najmul Hossain Shanto might be the no,.3 batsman for the team in BAN vs PAK 1st Test. He also played a brilliant century in his previous game against Zimbabwe. He too slammed a century, knocking off unbeaten 117 runs.

Mominul Haque (C)

Mominul Haque, Test Cricket
Mominul Haque (Image Credit: Twitter)

Mominul Haque is the skipper of the team in the BAN vs PAK Test series. He will lead the team in the opening test. He is the most crucial batsman for the team in the series. In his last Test, he slammed a brilliant knock of 70 runs in one innings.

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim (Image Credit: Twitter)

Mushfiqur Rahim might be another batsman in the middle-order. Rahim did not play in the previous BAN vs PAK T20I series which raised a lot of questions by fans. However, he is part of the Test series and is highly expected to be part of the playing XI.

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Liton Das (WK)

Liton Das
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Liton Das might be a wicket-keeper for the team in the BAN vs PAK series. Liton Das has shown good form in the recent matches especially during the T20 World Cup 2021. Das played a great known of 95 runs in the previous Test match against Zimbabwe.

Mehidy Hasan

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Mehidy Hasan[photo: Twitter]
Might be the all-rounder for Bangladesh in BAN vs PAK 1st Test. He picked a five-wicket haul in an innings in his last Test match against Zimbabwe. In total, he accounts for 9 wickets in the match and bowled a great spell.

Ebadot Hossain

Ebadot Hossain
Ebadot Hossain (Image Credits: Twitter)

Ebadot Hossain might be one of the pacers for Bangladesh in the playing XI in BAN vs PAK 1st Test. He did not have a good show in the previous Test match, in which he picked 1 wicket. In 8 matches, he accounts for 8 wickets.

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Abu Jayed

Abu Jayed
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Abu Jayed might be another pacer that the team can pick in the opening Test match against Pakistan. He has a great record in Test so far. The right-arm pacer has scalped 30 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 35.13.

Rejaur Rahman Raja

Rejaur Rahman Raja
Rejaur Rahman Raja (Image Credits: Twitter)

Rejaur Rahman Raja might be the 2nd pacer that the team can pick in the playing XI. The Bangladesh squad do not have many options for pacers. The 22-year-old uncapped Raja has made it to the squad. The team might give him an opportunity in the BAN vs PAK 1st Test.

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Taijul Islam

Taijul Islam, ICC World Test Championship
Taijul Islam (Image Credit: Twitter)

Taijul Islam might be the spinner that the team might pick in the first Test. He has played 33 Tests matches so far. The left-arm spinner has scalped 134 wickets in 57 innings at an average of 32.99.

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