New Zealand Tri-Series Prediction 2022, PAK vs BAN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Pakistan will begin their T20 World Cup preparations when they face Bangladesh in the first match of the tri-series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday, October 7. They would be eager to rediscover their rhythm in the shortest format after having suffered a bitter 3-4 defeat in the recently-concluded home T20Is against England.

The Men in Green would be desperate to address the middle-order concerns after being let down in the Asia Cup and the England series. The upcoming tri-series will give the Babar Azam led side some time to think of working out on a strategy to stabilize their batting positions from number four to eight. 

At the same time, even though their bowling attack looks impressive on paper with the potential of defending modest totals, the Pakistan bowlers have had off days in the England series where they ended up conceding 200+ totals on more than a couple of occasions.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, have not tasted success in the shortest format for a long time. They come into this series having beaten the teams like the UAE, PNG, Oman, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in the last 12 months. The Bangladesh Tigers had failed to get past the group stage of the Asia Cup.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Match Details

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Date and Time: October 7, 7:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video

PAK vs BAN, Match 1 Pitch Report

The wicket at the Hagley Oval usually prodvides a lot of assistance to seam and swing bowlers and the batters need to be cautious in the initial overs. The batting is expected to get easier as the innings progresses and with no dew factor, there will be no problems for the batting in the second innings. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will bowl first.

PAK vs BAN, Match 1, Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain 

Bangladesh

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sabbir Rahman, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasab (wk), Edabot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

PAK vs BAN, Match 1, Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Mohammad Rizwan:

Mohammad Rizwan has been in the form of his life in the shortest format for the last 12 months. Apart from being the top-ranked T20I batter, Rizwan also became one of the quickest players to register 2,000 runs in this format. The promising opener was consistent in the home series against England where he scored four half-centuries in seven games.

Probable best bowler

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf has been one of Pakistan's main strike bowlers since the Asia Cup. He can provide vital breakthroughs and also keep the batters quiet in the death overs. Rauf finished the England series with eight wickets in six games at an impressive economy rate of 7.87. The speedster would be expected to maintain consistency in this tri-series.

Today's Match Prediction: Pakistan to win 

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.