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Bangladesh
Pakistan
Bangladesh have already made history, securing their first-ever T20I series win over Pakistan with victories in both the opening two games. Heading into tomorrowโs decider, theyโre on the brink of a 3โ0 clean sweep – a feat no Bangladeshi side has ever achieved against Pakistan in T20 cricket.
While Pakistan will be eager to avoid a whitewash and salvage pride, Bangladesh head into the match brimming with confidence. Their bowling attack has been clinical, consistently dismantling Pakistanโs top order.
The decider isnโt just about history – itโs a test of momentum and depth. Pakistanโs bowling found a spark via debutant Ahmed Daniyal's raw pace (clocked at 146 kmph), but their batting woes persist. The hosts will look to dive deeper into their batting order and spin options, capitalising on their current domination.
With power-hitters like Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, and Mahedi Hasan in form, expect aggressive batting.
The betting tip is...
Bangladesh Total Sixes - Over 7.5
64 %
36 %
BangladeshPakistanBangladesh are unlikely to tinker with a winning combination that has delivered back-to-back victories in Dhaka. Captain Litton Das, although yet to fire with the bat in this series, is expected to retain his place given his leadership role and experience. The young opening duo of Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon has looked solid, especially Tanzid, who provided a brisk start in the second T20I.
Towhid Hridoy continues to anchor the middle order and has shown the ability to absorb pressure, while Jaker Ali's unbeaten 55 in the last match firmly cements his position as the in-form batter and designated wicketkeeper. Shamim Hossain and Mahedi Hasan have chipped in with important cameos, offering Bangladesh batting depth and sixth bowling option.
On the bowling front, the trio of Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman have formed a reliable pace unit. Tanzim, in particular, has impressed with his swing and discipline in the powerplay. Rishad Hossain, the lone specialist spinner, has controlled the middle overs well and is expected to keep his place. With Shoriful Islam still recovering from injury and no signs of rotation yet, Khaled Ahmed is unlikely to get a game unless thereโs a last-minute niggle.
Bangladesh will go with the same playing XI for this match.
Predicted Lineup: Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Pakistanโs campaign has been disappointing, and the pressure is mounting on the selectors and leadership. With the likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi rested for this series, Pakistan have fielded a youthful side led by Salman Ali Agha. The top order, featuring Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, has failed to provide any platform, while Mohammad Haris has struggled to find rhythm at No. 3.
Salman himself hasnโt converted starts into big scores, and middle-order options like Hasan Nawaz and Khushdil Shah have lacked composure under pressure. Pakistanโs biggest positive has been the emergence of 25-year-old fast bowler Ahmed Daniyal, who clocked 146 kmph on debut and picked up two wickets in his first game. With Daniyal likely to keep his place, Pakistan may continue to test their bench by giving one of the spinners - potentially Sufiyan Muqeem - a debut in place of Abrar Ahmed, who has been ineffective in the series.
The team might also consider bringing in more batting stability, possibly moving Faheem Ashraf up the order to break the middle-order stagnation. Mohammad Nawaz has been used as a floater but hasnโt had enough overs to make an impact. Abbas Afridi and Hasan Ali are expected to continue in the pace department unless Pakistan choose to rest one for a spin-heavy strategy.
Expect Pakistan to tinker with playing XI.
Predicted Lineup: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Salman Ali Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Ahmed Daniyal, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed
Bangladesh are flying high with back-to-back wins and has all the momentum heading into the third T20I. Their bowling attack is firing on all cylinders, and the middle order looks settled.
Pakistan, on the other hand, are disjointed and lacking leadership in key moments. Unless their top order clicks early, expect Bangladesh to complete a 3-0 clean sweep.
