Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd Test Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between BAN vs PAK Test match?

After a thrilling victory on the final day of the series opener Test match, Bangladesh will look to whitewash Pakistan in the Test series when they lock horns in the second and final two-match series on Saturday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Pakistan will be desperate to bounce back and end the series on a draw. 

Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been dominant against Pakistan in the red-ball format. They thrashed the visitors in the series opener match on the final day by 104 runs. Bangladesh posted 413 runs in their first innings and then followed up with 240/9d in their second innings. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was their star performer with the bat in both innings, scoring 101 in the first, then 87 in the second innings. Mominul Haque also got 91 and 56 runs to his name, while Mushfiqur Rahim smashed 71 and 22 across both innings. In bowling, Mehidy Hasan Miraz grabbed an excellent fifer in the first innings, while Nahid Rana wreaked havoc with the ball in the second innings, taking 5 for 40 runs in the second innings. 

Pakistan

Meanwhile, Pakistan had to suffer a disappointing loss on their return to Test cricket after six months. Despite going neck-to-neck with their batting in the first innings, somehow the Shan Masood-led side fumbled in the second innings and lost the match by 104 runs. In response to Bangladesh's 413 runs, Pakistan managed to score 386 runs, thanks to Azan Awais' century and the half-centuries from Abdullah Fazal, Salman Agha, and Mohammad Rizwan. Mohammad Abbas had grabbed five in the first innings, while Hasan Ali and Noman Ali had taken three. The visitors will aim to draw the series while winning the last Test match. 

BAN vs PAK 2nd Test Match Details

BAN vs PAK 2nd Test Pitch Report

The surface in Sylhet offers a flat and slow surface that helps batters and assists spinners as the match progresses. There have been 28 Tests played here so far, with just three matches ending in a draw, and teams batting first have enjoyed a little more success than teams batting second. Spinners are likely to extract good help from the surface as the pitch dries up. The average first innings total here is 319, which indicates that batting during the first innings is easier on a fresh track.

BAN vs PAK 2nd Test Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain cloudy throughout the entire match, with one or two passing showers predicted on the first two days. The conditions are expected to be warm for this match on the final day, with the highest temperature expected to hit nearly 33°C during the day, and a humidity of 60%.

BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head Records

BAN vs PAK 2nd Test Probable XI

• Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim,  Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana

• Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Fazal, Azan Awais, Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Hasan Ali

Players To Watch Out For In the BAN vs PAK 2nd Test Match

• Najmul Hossain Shanto | BAN: The captain of Bangladesh remains one of the prominent batters in the batting lineup of this team. His ability to play long innings, especially against the spin, is what makes him a special player. He has featured in 40 Test matches so far and has scored 2486 runs for the team at an average of 33.59, including 9 centuries and 6 half-centuries. He scored a brilliant century in the first Test match and then scored a half-century in the second innings. He will be a player to watch 

• Abdullah Fazal | PAK: The left-hand batter debuted for the Pakistan team in the first Test match. He scored 60 and 66 runs across both innings, accumulating 126 runs in the first match at an average of 63 and a strike rate of 54. He is one batter to watch out for in this Test match.

BAN vs PAK 2nd Test Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last three Test matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl once and bat on two occasions. 

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won 3 out of the total 5 Test matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 2 Test matches. 

BAN vs IRE Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Bangladesh (opts to bat first)
• BAN 1st Innings: 315-340
• BAN 2nd Innings: 280-270
• Match Winner: Bangladesh

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Pakistan (opts to bat first)
• PAK 1st Innings: 315-325
• PAK 2nd Innings: 260-280
• Match Winner: Pakistan

Who will win today's BAN vs PAK Test match?

Bangladesh has been dominant against Pakistan in the previous three matches. They won the series opener and proved their mettle yet again. It is worth mentioning that Bangladesh becomes a lethal opponent at their home ground, giving them free hand and opportunity to dismantle their opponents. We are backing Bangladesh to give a tough fight and pick up a win here.