Despite favored conditions for spin bowlers, Pakistan has managed to lead this three-match T20I series against Bangladesh by 2-0. While bowling first in the second T20I match, Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan picked two wickets each as they restricted the home side to 108/7 after 20 overs. For Bangladesh, Najmul Shanto was the top scorer with 40 runs knocked in 34 deliveries.
On the other hand, Fakhar Zaman scored his seventh T20I fifty for Pakistan, as he scored 57 not out in 51 balls after the early breakthrough of Babar Azam. Mohammad Rizwan also played a sensible knock of 39 runs at the top as Pakistan chased down the target in 18.1 overs. In this third T20I match, Pakistan will like to give chance some bench players in this game and Bangladesh will aim to avoid whitewash at home.
Match Conditions
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka
Weather: The weather will be hot during the match hours as no rain is predicted.
Playing XI Probables
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is playing without some experienced players in this series so Saif Hussian and Nurul Hasan are expected to play in this last match. In the middle order, Mahmudullah and Najmul Shanto are key players. In the bowling department, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman will be the main wicket-takers in this match.
Probable Playing XI: Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah (c), Saif Hassan, Nurul Hasan (wk), Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Pakistan
Pakistan has already won this series after a victory in the second game. However, Pakistani skipper Babar Azam is yet to play a big knock on this tour. Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman are in good form in the middle order. In the bowling department, Harish Rauf and Shaheen Afridi will be the main bowlers for the visitors.
Probable Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
What can you expect?
The conditions are in favor of spin bowlers so both teams will aim to bowl first and chase the target in the second inning. Bangladesh will look to get early wickets in the powerplay so their spinners can control the game. However, Pakistan is a more balanced side so they will start as favorites in this match.
Fantasy Suggestions
By looking at the pitch conditions, picking spin all-rounders will be beneficial for your fantasy team. However, the top-order batsman of the chasing team can be picked in this game.
In the bowling department, you can pick first inning pacers who will bowl death overs because they have better chance to take wickets.
Dream11 Team
Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan will be an automatic choice from the wicket-keeping section. He is the highest run-scorer for Pakistan in T20 cricket this year.
Batsmen: Babar Azam is no-brainer in this game. Fakhar Zaman scored brilliant fifty in the last game and Shanto can be picked due to his good form.
All-rounders: Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz are providing good fantasy points in the all-rounder section. Mehedi Hasan picked one wicket and Afif Hussain can finish the game with bat.
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman and Shaheen Afridi are main wicket-takers for their respective teams. Mohammad Wasim will be third bowling pick to me in this game.
Captaincy Choices – Mohammad Rizwan scored 50 runs in two innings and also providing point with his glove works behind the wickets. Babar Azam is also a decent pick to captain as he is yet to score big runs in this series.
