Pakistan will be eyeing a clean sweep as they take on Bangladesh in the third and final T20I of the series on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the historic Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore. Having already sealed the series 2-0, the hosts are high on confidence and will look to finish the series on a dominant note. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will aim to avoid a whitewash and finish their tour of Pakistan on a positive note.
Series Recap
Pakistan have dominated the series so far, winning the first T20I comfortably and registering a comprehensive 57-run win in the second T20I. In the second match, strong performances from Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz, and Abrar Ahmed were key in helping Pakistan post a formidable total, which Bangladesh failed to chase down.
Head-to-Head (Last 3 Matches)
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Pakistan Won: 2
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Bangladesh Won: 1
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No Result: 0
Team Overviews
Pakistan Preview
Pakistan’s squad is filled with promising young talent, and they’ve lived up to expectations so far. Their batting has been explosive, with openers Sahibzada Farhan and Hasan Nawaz giving the team excellent starts. Farhan was the top scorer in the last game with a blistering 74 off 41 balls, while Hasan Nawaz continued his great form with a quickfire 51 off 26 deliveries.
Wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris also chipped in with a handy 41. In the bowling department, Abrar Ahmed stood out with an impressive spell, taking 3 wickets for 19 runs, and was ably supported by Shadab Khan and Saim Ayub, who chipped in with a wicket each.
Pakistan Probable Playing XI
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Sahibzada Farhan
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Saim Ayub
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Hasan Nawaz
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Mohammad Haris (wk)
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Salman Agha (c)
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Khushdil Shah
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Shadab Khan
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Faheem Ashraf
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Hasan Ali
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Abrar Ahmed
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Haris Rauf
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh have shown glimpses of individual brilliance but failed to click collectively. Tanzid Hasan showed positive intent with a quick 31 off 19 balls, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Tanzim Hasan Sakib made decent contributions. Notably, tailender Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s fighting 50 off 31 balls was a highlight in an otherwise disappointing batting effort.
Bowling remains a concern for the visitors. Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Sakib, and Rishad Hossain all went for over 9 runs per over, struggling to contain Pakistan’s aggressive batters.
Bangladesh Probable Playing XI
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Tanzid Hasan
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Parvez Hossain Emon
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Litton Das (c & wk)
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Towhid Hridoy
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz
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Jaker Ali
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Shamim Hossain
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Rishad Hossain
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib
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Hasan Mahmud
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Shoriful Islam / Nahid Rana
Pitch & Weather Conditions
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, is traditionally a good batting surface, and that trend is expected to continue. Teams batting first have won both games in this series, indicating the advantage of setting a target on this high-scoring pitch. Expect plenty of runs if the batters apply themselves.
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Weather: Clear skies throughout the day, no rain forecast.
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Temperature: Will hover around 33–42°C during match hours.
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Wind: Light breeze expected from the northwest.
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Toss Prediction: Win toss and bat first.
Key Players to Watch
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Sahibzada Farhan (PAK): In sublime form, Farhan’s attacking style is a threat in the powerplay.
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Hasan Nawaz (PAK): The young batter’s fearless approach adds depth to the batting order.
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Abrar Ahmed (PAK): His mystery spin continues to trouble Bangladesh batters.
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Tanzid Hasan (BAN): One of the few Bangladesh batters to look comfortable against Pakistan’s pace and spin.
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib (BAN): All-round performance with bat and ball in last match could be crucial again.
Match Prediction
Pakistan are the clear favorites heading into the final T20I. Their batters are in great touch, and the bowlers have executed their plans effectively. Bangladesh, despite moments of resistance, have failed to play as a cohesive unit.
Unless Bangladesh put up a much-improved performance in both departments, another dominant victory for Pakistan looks likely. Expect Pakistan to win and complete a 3-0 whitewash in front of their home crowd.
Prediction:
Pakistan to win the 3rd T20I and clinch the series 3-0.