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First Test: BAN vs PAK Dream11 Predictions, Playing XI Probables & Fantasy Tips

After the conclusion of the three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Pakistan, both teams are all set to kick-start another season of the World Test Championship with two-match Test series at Mirpur. Pakistan has convincingly won the T20I series against the home team so they will be high on confidence and they will aim to continue their winning run in a longer format too.

On the other hand, Bangladesh failed to make an impact with their spin department as they lost all three T20I against the men in green. However, their main players will make comeback into this Test series which will boost their confidence. Bangladesh will aim to bounce back in this series and try to finish the game on their side.

Match Details

Venue: Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur

Date and Time: 26 Nov to 30 Nov | 9.30 PM IST

Weather: The weather conditions will be hot during the all five days of this Test match.

Playing XI Probables

Bangladesh

The return of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim will surely impact the home team performance in this game. The skipper Mominul Haque is also making comeback as he wasn’t part of the T20I squad. Liton Das will handle the glove works for the home side in this Test series. In the bowling department, Taijul Islam and Abu Jayed will be key seam bowlers and Mehidy Hasan will lead the spin attack.

Probable Playing XI

Saif Hassan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Shanto, Mominul Haque (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Abu Jayed, Ebadot Hussain

Pakistan

The Test squad of Pakistan is a bit different compared to their T20I squad. Abid Ali and Imam-ul-Haq are likely to open for the visitors in this match. Babar Azam will be the main batsman in the middle order along with Azhar Ali and Fawad Alam. Mohammad Rizwan will keep the wickets for Pakistan. In the bowling department, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Abbas will be key wicket-takers.

Probable Playing XI

Abid Ali, Imam ul Haq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam (c), Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Abbas

What can you expect?

As with the T20I series, the conditions will be suitable for spin bowlers in this series as well. Both teams will look to play more spin all-rounders in this game. The pitch will be good enough to bat in the first couple of days but in the end, it will be a spinner’s game. By looking at the squad and current form, Pakistan will start as favorites to win this match.

Fantasy Suggestions

The spin all-rounders will be key players in this game for your fantasy points. The top four batsmen of batting first team can be vital picks as well. The conditions will be dry so it will be tough to score runs in the last two days so try to pick more bowlers from the bowling first team.

Dream11 Team

BAN VS PAK - 1ST TEST DREAM11 TEAM
BAN VS PAK – 1ST TEST DREAM11 TEAM

Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan has been in terrific form with the bat in white-ball cricket. So he will look to continue his good form in this series as well. Rizwan will also provide fantasy points with his glove work.

Batsmen: Babar Azam is a no-brainer in this match from the batting section. Fawad Alam was the top scorer in the last Test series against West Indies so he can be picked. Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Shanto will be key batters for the home side.

All-rounders: The spin all-rounders have the best chance to give maximum fantasy points so Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan are important picks. Mohammad Nawaz can be picked as the third all-rounder in this game.

Bowlers: Hasan Ali and Shaheen Afridi are two main pacers from the visitors. Abu Jayed will be my third bowling option in this game for Bangladesh.

Captaincy Choices: Shakib Al Hasan will score runs and also take wickets in his spin bowling. So he will be the best player to captain in this game. Babar Azam is the best batsman on both sides so he is another choice to captain your fantasy team.

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