Bangladesh vs Pakistan Preview & Prediction | First Test

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Test cricket resumes for both Bangladesh and Pakistan, who play the first of two red ball fixtures.

Date/time:

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh

Weather: Dry and cloudy with light winds, a few early sunny intervals and temperatures of mainly 13-15c.

How to watch: UK – PCB Live / USA – Willow TV

Bangladesh vs Pakistan prediction

Bangladesh got the better of Pakistan in a three-game ODI series back in March, winning it 2-1. Since then, the Tigers have faced New Zealand for another three ODIs, winning two before splitting the T20i series 1-1 after the second match was washed out. The home side now turn their attentions to red ball cricket and should be in a position to really get on top of Pakistan early on, who may well start slowly with them having not played any international cricket of any form recently due to the PSL.

This gives Bangladesh an advantage despite this being a Test match and thus requiring a different approach. But the spinners of these Tigers should be afforded joy as the game progresses in Mirpur, increasing their chances of taking 20 wickets which is likely to cause Pakistan huge problems. Over the course of five days, there is good value in backing Bangladesh.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan tip: Bangladesh to win