Predicting Pakistan’s playing XI against Bangladesh for 2nd T20I

After defeating Bangladesh by 37 runs in the first T20I, Pakistan will face the visitors in the second T20I of the three-match series. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host this game on Friday, May 30, at 8:30 PM (IST). It will be a crucial game for both teams, considering their current positions in the three-match T20I series. 

Pakistan displayed brilliant cricket in the first T20I against Bangladesh, posting a big total of 201 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Later, they bundled out Bangladesh at the score of just 164 runs in 19.2 overs. Now, the Men in Green will aim to win the second T20I and take an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match series. 

Given that, here we’ll have a look at the predicted playing XI of Pakistan for their second T20I clash against Bangladesh. 

Openers 

The hosts might opt to go with the same opening pair of the veteran batter Fakhar Zaman and the young Southpaw Saim Ayub. However, the duo failed to provide a strong start in the first T20I. But both the batters are capable of hitting some big shots and providing a swashbuckling start to Pakistan in the next game. 

So, the Pakistan team management will look forward to investing their trust once more in the duo of Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub for the second T20I against Bangladesh. 

Middle-Order 

The middle-order of Pakistan will start with the star in-form wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, who smashed 31 runs off just 18 balls, with four fours and a six. He will be followed by the skipper Salman Agha at number four; Agha scored a crucial half-century in the first T20I, scoring 56 runs off 34 balls, with eight fours and a six. 

Later in the middle-order, the young batter Hasan Nawaz will be there to bat at number five, who is known for his explosive batting skills. The 22-year-old smashed a blistering knock of 44 runs off just 22 balls, with two fours and four sixes. 

All-Rounders 

The all-rounder duo of Pakistan might include Shadab Khan and Khushdil Shah. Both of them will be very crucial, both with the bat and the ball. Shadab smashed a swashbuckling knock of 48 runs off just 25 balls, with five fours and two sixes in the last game against Bangladesh. Besides that, he also scalped 2 wickets at just 26 runs in his four overs. 

Khushdil Shah also scalped a wicket at just 6 runs in the only over he bowled in the first T20I against the visitors. He can also score some impactful runs while batting lower down the order. 

Bowlers  

Pakistan are expected to pick three pacers in their core bowling attack, including the likes of Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, and Faheem Ashraf. The star pacer Hasan Ali claimed a sensational five-wicket haul, scalping 5 wickets at just 30 runs in 3.2 overs. He played a crucial role in bundling out Bangladesh at the score of just 164 runs in 19.2 overs.

Besides Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf also scalped a wicket at just 18 runs in his three overs. This pace trio will be accompanied by the specialist spinner, Abrar Ahmed, who could make a big difference with his spin-bowling abilities. 

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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