Pakistan and Bangladesh are all set to face off in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with the match scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM IST. After a dominant display in the opening game, Pakistan will be brimming with confidence, while Bangladesh will be aiming to bounce back and keep the series alive.
Match Details
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Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2025
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Date: May 30, 2025
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Time: 8:30 PM IST
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Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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Live Broadcast: Sony Sports
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Live Streaming: Fancode
Team Overviews
Pakistan
The home team started the series in commanding fashion by posting a mammoth total of 201 runs and then restricting Bangladesh to 164, securing a 37-run win. Under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan have showcased a strong balance of youth and experience. With explosive batters like Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Haris, their top-order looks dangerous. The bowling attack, led by Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed, provides Pakistan with the firepower to defend big scores or take early breakthroughs if bowling first.
Bangladesh
On the other side, Litton Das and his men struggled in the opening game. Despite some resistance from Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali, the visitors couldn’t chase down the target. The team will be looking for a better all-round performance in the second game, especially from their bowlers like Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud, who couldn’t contain the Pakistani batters in the first match. The top-order needs to deliver more if Bangladesh want to level the series.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total T20Is Played: 20
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Pakistan Won: 17
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Bangladesh Won: 03
Pakistan clearly dominate the head-to-head battle and will look to extend their supremacy, while Bangladesh will be aiming to rewrite history.
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan
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Saim Ayub
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Fakhar Zaman
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Mohammad Haris (wk)
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Hasan Nawaz
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Shadab Khan
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Salman Ali Agha (c)
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Khushdil Shah
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Naseem Shah
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Hasan Ali
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Haris Rauf
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Abrar Ahmed
Bangladesh
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Tanzid Hasan
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Parvez Hossain Emon
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Litton Das (wk/c)
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Towhid Hridoy
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Jaker Ali
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Shamim Hossain
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Mahedi Hasan
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Rishad Hossain
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Hasan Mahmud
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib
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Shoriful Islam
Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The Gaddafi Stadium has historically favored batters, and it was evident in the first game where the pitch offered good bounce and pace. The second match is expected to follow suit, with a par score between 200–210. The team winning the toss might prefer to bat first, as records at this venue show that defending a total has often been more successful.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be clear and dry, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 36°C. No rain interruptions are forecasted, ensuring a full match.
Key Players to Watch
Pakistan
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Fakhar Zaman – In form and explosive at the top.
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Salman Ali Agha – Steady captaincy and middle-order stability.
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Shadab Khan – All-round value with ball and bat.
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Abrar Ahmed & Naseem Shah – Wicket-taking threats in the middle and powerplay overs.
Bangladesh
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Litton Das – Needs to lead from the front.
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Jaker Ali – Key batter in the middle order.
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Rishad Hossain & Hasan Mahmud – Crucial in breaking Pakistan’s momentum.
Match Prediction
Given Pakistan’s current form, home advantage, and head-to-head dominance, they are once again favorites to win the second T20I. Bangladesh will need something special from both their batters and bowlers to turn the tide.
Toss Prediction
Team winning the toss is likely to bat first, as chasing under pressure at Lahore hasn’t been easy.
Score Prediction
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Pakistan: 200–210 (if batting first)
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Bangladesh: 170–180 (if batting first)
Best Batter Prediction
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Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman or Shadab Khan
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Bangladesh: Jaker Ali or Parvez Hossain Emon
Best Bowler Prediction
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Pakistan: Naseem Shah or Haris Rauf
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Bangladesh: Rishad Hossain or Hasan Mahmud
Conclusion
With momentum and a solid squad, Pakistan are expected to seal the series 2–0 with another strong showing in Lahore. However, if Bangladesh can fire collectively, especially with the bat, an upset can’t be ruled out.
