KARACHI / DHAKA: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first in the second T20I today (Tuesday, July 22, 2025) against Bangladesh at the Sher‑e‑Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Here are the lineups:
Pakistan XI: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal
Bangladesh XI: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
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Pakistan and Bangladesh have clashed in 23 T20Is, with Pakistan winning 19 and Bangladesh 4 .
Overall, Pakistan’s dominance is clear, but Bangladesh has begun to narrow the gap recently: Bangladesh have claimed 2 of the last 5 encounters .
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All three matches are being played at this venue, which has hosted 61 T20Is to date .
Pakistan trails 0‑1 after losing the opener, where Bangladesh chased down 111 in just 15.3 overs—their first-ever instance of bowling out Pakistan in T20Is—thanks to a stellar spell from veteran pacer Mustafizur Rahman .
⏳ Toss Implications
Winning the toss to field first could offer Pakistan a tactical edge given the pitch conditions, which have come under scrutiny after a low-scoring opening match. Fielding under lights in the second innings may help exploit dew or wear on the pitch.
Pakistan will be eager to level the series tonight, not only to regain confidence after a historic defeat but also to get their T20 World Cup preparations back on track. This match could redefine the momentum of the series.