Bangladesh vs Pakistan Preview & Prediction | First One-Day International

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Following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh and Pakistan switch to 50-over action in the first of a three-match ODI series in Mirpur.

Date/time:

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh

Weather: Hot conditions with temperatures reaching 30c amid sunny intervals and light winds.

How to watch: UK – Not televised / USA – Willow TV

Bangladesh vs Pakistan prediction

Pakistan have named a strong squad for this tour of Bangladesh despite it being straight after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with the bowling attack especially a well-stocked machine. The Tigers have also named a squad full of their best players but they are rebuilding in ODI cricket. Having not participated in the T20 World Cup, anticipation is high for this series.

In a fixture such as this, Pakistan’s fast bowling is likely to prove crucial and this is where Shaheen Shah Afridi could come to the fore. The left-arm speedster offers a world class point of difference for the tourists and his unrelenting quality with the ball should lead to him picking up at least a couple of wickets, an outcome that is worth backing regardless of the final result.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan tip: Shaheen Shah Afridi to take over 1.5 match wickets