The Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025 is set to wrap up with the third and final T20I on Thursday, July 24 at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. With Bangladesh already sealing the series 2-0, the third T20I now becomes an opportunity for them to complete a historic whitewash, while Pakistan will be desperate to avoid a clean sweep and salvage some pride.
Match Details:
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Match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I
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Date & Time: July 24, 5:30 PM (IST)
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Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
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Broadcast & Streaming: FanCode (App & Website)
Team Overviews:
Bangladesh (BAN):
The hosts have dominated the series so far with their disciplined bowling and tactical captaincy. After restricting Pakistan to modest totals in the first two games, they managed to hold their nerves with the bat, despite the matches being low-scoring affairs. Skipper Litton Das has led well, and the side has seen impactful performances from players like Parvez Hossain Emon and Mustafizur Rahman. The Tigers are confident and looking to wrap up the series 3-0 in front of their home fans.
Pakistan (PAK):
It’s been a disappointing outing for the Men in Green. Their batting has failed to fire in both games, managing just 110 in the first match and falling short in a 134-run chase in the second. Captain Salman Agha and the rest of the squad will have a point to prove in the final T20I. Despite some sparks from their bowlers, the inconsistency in the batting department has hurt them.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is:
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Total Matches: 24
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Pakistan Wins: 19
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Bangladesh Wins: 5
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No Result: 0
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First Match: September 2, 2007
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Last Match: July 22, 2025
Pakistan has historically dominated the rivalry, but Bangladesh are on the brink of a rare clean sweep at home.
Pitch Report:
The Shere Bangla pitch has been slow and challenging for batters throughout the series. Spin and variation have made scoring difficult, especially in the middle overs. The team batting first might struggle to post a big total unless they apply themselves patiently. A score of 140+ could be a match-winning one here, considering how the pitch has behaved.
Probable Playing XIs:
Bangladesh (BAN):
Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Pakistan (PAK):
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal
Key Players to Watch:
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Parvez Hossain Emon (BAN):
The left-handed opener has shown intent and form, scoring 69 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 130.19. His quick starts have laid the foundation in both games, and he’ll be vital once again. -
Salman Mirza (PAK):
Pakistan’s standout performer in the bowling department. The left-arm pacer has taken 4 wickets at an average of 10.00 and has consistently troubled the Bangladeshi top-order with his pace and movement.
Probable Scenarios:
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If Bangladesh bat first: Expect a total of around 135-145, which could be defendable given their bowling strength.
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If Pakistan bat first: They’ll need their top order to finally click. A score of 150+ will give their bowlers a chance, especially on a slow track.
Match Prediction:
While Pakistan has the firepower to win on paper, current form and home advantage clearly favor Bangladesh. If the Tigers maintain their composure and bowling discipline, they are strong favorites to seal the series 3-0. However, Pakistan may surprise if their batters put up a fighting total or chase smartly.
Prediction: Bangladesh to win a close, low-scoring encounter and complete a 3-0 whitewash.
