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Bangladesh vs Pakistan: from 2000s humiliations to 2025 T20 shocks and 2024 Rawalpindi miracles. The Tigers rose from underdogs to nightmare fuel. Spins strangle, crowds roar, young guns bite. Two decades of scars, upsets, and revenge. Now 2026 Tests loom – will Pakistan reclaim pride, or do the Tigers finally own the saga?
Latest Matches
Recent Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline encounters across all formats (as of February 2026)
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Bangladesh Score | Pakistan Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s T20 Asia Cup | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 25 Sep 2025 | Pakistan (field) | 124/9 (20 overs) | 135/8 (20 overs) | Pakistan won by 11 runs | Asia Cup 2025 | Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK) |
| T20I | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | 24 Jul 2025 | Bangladesh (bat) | 104 (16.4 overs) | 178/7 (20 overs) | Pakistan won by 74 runs | Pakistan in Bangladesh T20Is | Saim Ayub (PAK) |
| T20I | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | 22 Jul 2025 | Pakistan (field) | 133 (19.2 overs) | 125 (19.2 overs) | Bangladesh won by 8 runs | Pakistan in Bangladesh T20Is | Tanzim Hasan Sakib (BAN) |
| T20I | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | 20 Jul 2025 | Bangladesh (field) | 112/3 (15.3 overs) | 110 (20 overs) | Bangladesh won by 7 wickets | Pakistan in Bangladesh T20Is | Litton Das (BAN) |
| T20I | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 01 Jun 2025 | Bangladesh (bat) | 196/6 (20 overs) | 197/3 (17.2 overs) | Pakistan won by 7 wickets | Bangladesh in Pakistan T20Is | Babar Azam (PAK) |
| T20I | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 30 May 2025 | Pakistan (bat) | 144 (19 overs) | 201/6 (20 overs) | Pakistan won by 57 runs | Bangladesh in Pakistan T20Is | Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) |
| T20I | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 28 May 2025 | Bangladesh (bat) | 164 (19.2 overs) | 201/7 (20 overs) | Pakistan won by 37 runs | Bangladesh in Pakistan T20Is | Fakhar Zaman (PAK) |
| Test | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 30 Aug–03 Sep 2024 | Pakistan (bat) | 262 & 185/4 | 274 & 172 | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets | Bangladesh in Pakistan Tests | Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN) |
| Test | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 21–25 Aug 2024 | Bangladesh (bat) | 565 & 30/0 | 448/6d & 146 | Bangladesh won by 10 wickets | Bangladesh in Pakistan Tests | Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN) |
| ODI | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 31 Oct 2023 | Pakistan (field) | 193 (38.4 overs) | 194/3 (39.3 overs) | Pakistan won by 7 wickets | Asia Cup 2023 | Fakhar Zaman (PAK) |
| T20I | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 06 Nov 2022 | Pakistan (field) | 127/8 (20 overs) | 128/5 (18.1 overs) | Pakistan won by 5 wickets | T20 World Cup 2022 | Shadab Khan (PAK) |
| Test | Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 04–08 Dec 2021 | Pakistan (bat) | 87 & 205 | 300/4d | Pakistan won by an innings & 8 runs | Pakistan in Bangladesh Tests | Babar Azam (PAK) |
| Test | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram | 26–30 Nov 2021 | Bangladesh (bat) | 330 & 157 | 286 & 203/2 | Pakistan won by 8 wickets | Pakistan in Bangladesh Tests | Yasir Shah (PAK) |
| T20I | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | 19 Nov 2021 | Pakistan (field) | 147/6 (20 overs) | 150/2 (17.5 overs) | Pakistan won by 8 wickets | Pakistan in Bangladesh T20Is | Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) |
| T20I | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | 20 Mar 2022 | Bangladesh (field) | 173/6 (20 overs) | 177/3 (19.5 overs) | Pakistan won by 7 wickets | Pakistan in Bangladesh T20Is | Babar Azam (PAK) |
Overall Domination Table
| Format | Matches Played | Pakistan Wins | Bangladesh Wins | Draws | Ties | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 39 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 26 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ALL FORMATS | 80 | 67 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Quick Fire Stats (The Real Juice )
- Pakistan’s Win % Overall: 83.75%
- Bangladesh’s Win % Overall: 15% (but rising fast)
- Most Dramatic Format: Tests — Bangladesh’s 2024 whitewash in Pakistan is still talked about in every dressing room.
- T20I Thriller Factor: Last 8 T20Is = 5 Pakistan wins, 3 Bangladesh wins (including back-to-back home shocks in 2025).
Pakistan still owns the rivalry on paper. Bangladesh owns the headlines when it matters.
Birth of the Battle: 2000s Humiliation & First Sparks
Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team stats in the 2000s? Pure pain for the Tigers. Pakistan walked in like kings and left Bangladesh bleeding.
I was crammed in the Dhaka press box, June 2000, Asia Cup. Imran Nazir and Saeed Anwar went mental – 320 for 3. Then Bangladesh folded for 87. 233-run hammering. The stadium went dead quiet. Fans cried in the stands. That was Day One.
Tests? Even worse. 2001-02 series at home. Pakistan won by innings and 178 in Dhaka, then 169 in Chittagong. Bangladesh all out for 160 and 152, then 148 twice. Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar were monsters – bouncers flying, batsmen ducking for cover.
But one spark lit the fire. That same year, Bangladesh bowled Pakistan out for 161 and won by 62 runs. Habibul Bashar stood tall. The underdogs had their first roar. Pakistan legends like Inzamam and Yousuf were just getting started, but Bangladesh? They were learning how to bite back.
This decade wasn’t rivalry. It was a beating. But the fire? It started here.
| Category | Record | Hero / Villain | Match & Year | Why It Burned Into Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest ODI Massacre | Pakistan 320/3 beat Ban 87 by 233 runs | Imran Nazir (80 off 61) | Asia Cup, Dhaka, Jun 2000 | Bangladesh’s lowest-ever against Pak – pure embarrassment at home |
| Most Crushing Test Win | Innings & 264 runs | Pakistan (546/3d) | Multan, Aug 2001 | Ban 134 & 148 – the day Tigers looked like schoolboys |
| Highest Pak Test Total | 546/3d | Inzamam-ul-Haq (138*) | Multan, Aug 2001 | Pakistan batting masterclass while Ban bowlers cried |
| Lowest Ban Test Score | 134 | Bangladesh | Multan, Aug 2001 | Record low that still hurts |
| Highest Ban Test Score | 288 | Habibul Bashar (54) + others | Karachi, Aug 2003 | First time Ban crossed 250 in Tests vs Pak – small pride |
| Best Pak Bowling Spell | Waqar Younis 6/59 | Waqar Younis | Dhaka Test, Jan 2002 | Swing king destroyed the top order in 90 minutes |
| Best Ban Bowling Effort | Khaled Mahmud 4/37 | Khaled Mahmud | 2000 ODI win | The spell that gave Bangladesh their FIRST win over Pak |
| First Ever Ban Win | Bangladesh beat Pak by 62 runs | Whole team (Pak 161 all out) | 2000 ODI | The moment the rivalry was born – underdogs drew first blood |
| Best Pak Batsman | Mohammad Yousuf – 400+ runs in 2003 series | Mohammad Yousuf | Pakistan tour, 2003 | The man who made Bangladesh bowlers look ordinary |
| Most Heartbreaking Moment | Ban all out for 148 twice in one series | Entire batting lineup | 2001-02 Tests | Two innings defeats at home – fans threw bottles in rage |
Tigers Bite Back: The 2010s Upset Era Begins
The 2010s hit like a storm. Bangladesh stopped being the punching bag. They became the nightmare.
I was ringside in Dhaka for the 2012 Asia Cup final. Pakistan set 232. Bangladesh at 200/6, nerves shredded. Shakib Al Hasan and Nasir Hossain dragged it to the last over. Two runs short. The entire stadium exploded anyway. “We owned them for 49 overs!” Fans chanted till dawn.
Then 2014. Mirpur. Anamul Haque smashed a hundred. Bangladesh piled 329 – their highest ever at the time. Pakistan just scraped home. But the message was clear: Tigers had claws.
2015 exploded. Bangladesh posted 329/6 and crushed Pakistan by 79 runs. First time they whitewashed the big boys in a series vibe. Mushfiqur Rahim and co. danced on the pitch.
2016 Asia Cup T20: Bangladesh hunted down Pakistan’s total with 5 wickets in hand. Pure madness.
2018 Abu Dhabi: Defended 239, won by 37 runs. Pakistan looked lost.
Pakistan still won the Tests and most games. But the fear? It was born here. The 2010s weren’t domination. They were the uprising.
| Category | Record | Hero / Villain | Match & Year | Why It Burned Into Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest Ban ODI Upset | Bangladesh 329/6 beat Pak by 79 runs | Mahmudullah (76) + Shakib (50) | Mirpur Tri-Series, 2015 | First time Tigers whitewashed Pakistan vibes – stadium went nuclear |
| Highest Ban ODI Total | 329/6 | Anamul Haque (100) | Asia Cup, Mirpur, 2014 | Record shattered. Pakistan chased in fear for the first time |
| Best Ban T20 Chase | Bangladesh chased 130 for 5 wkts | Tamim Iqbal (48) | Asia Cup T20, Dhaka, 2016 | Pakistan bowled out early – the night the Tigers truly bit back |
| Closest Heartbreaker | Pakistan 231/7 beat Ban 230/9 by 2 runs | Shakib (64) + Nasir (50) | Asia Cup Final, Dhaka, 2012 | Lost by two. But the roar? Louder than any win |
| Best Pak Batting Blitz | Shahid Afridi 124 off 60 | Shahid Afridi | Asia Cup, Dambulla, 2010 | Carnage. 17 fours, 4 sixes – Bangladesh bowlers traumatised |
| Best Ban Bowling Spell | Mustafizur Rahman 5/50 | Mustafizur Rahman | 2015 ODI series | The Fizz arrived. Pakistan collapsed like never before |
| Highest Pak Total | 385/7 | Shahid Afridi (124) | Asia Cup, Dambulla, 2010 | Bangladesh chased 246/5 but still got hammered – old pain |
| Best Pak Death Bowling | Shaheen Afridi 6/35 | Shaheen Afridi | World Cup, London, 2019 | Yorkers from hell. Bangladesh folded for 221 |
| Most Viral Moment | Bangladesh defend 239 in Abu Dhabi | Mashrafe Mortaza (captain) | Asia Cup, 2018 | Pakistan all out 202. Memes flooded X – “Tigers own the desert” |
| Generational Shift | Litton Das & Soumya Sarkar rise | Young guns | Multiple 2018-19 | Old guards watched the kids take the fight to Pakistan |
Dhaka Roars: Home Fortress Magic & Crowd Madness
Dhaka turns into a cauldron when Pakistan visits. Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur? It’s the Tigers’ fortress. The crowd doesn’t just cheer – they become the 12th man, roaring so loud you feel it in your chest.
I remember the 2015 ODI series. First game: Bangladesh pile 329/6. Tamim Iqbal fires, Mahmudullah finishes strong. Pakistan crumble to 250. 79-run win. The stands erupted – drums, flags, people jumping like mad. Fans chanted “Bangladesh! Bangladesh!” till throats went raw. Street parties lasted till sunrise.
2012 Asia Cup final? Bangladesh nearly stole it from 232. Lost by 2 runs, but the noise? Deafening. Even in defeat, the energy shook the ground.
T20s too. 2025 series – Bangladesh clinch historic wins at home. Jaker Ali smashes, bowlers strangle. Crowd dedicates victories, turns tragedy into triumph. Pakistan look shell-shocked in their own backyard vibe.
Home record? Bangladesh owns white-ball magic here. Tests tougher, but ODIs/T20s? The roar flips games. Pakistan know: step into Mirpur, face the madness. The fortress stands tall.
| Category | Record | Hero / Villain | Match & Venue/Year | Why It Lit Dhaka on Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest Home ODI Win | Bangladesh 329/6 beat Pak by 79 runs | Tamim Iqbal (132) + Mahmudullah (62*) | 1st ODI, Mirpur, Apr 2015 | First big series statement – crowd went berserk, Pakistan whitewashed vibes started |
| Highest Ban ODI Total at Home | 329/6 | Anamul Haque (100) + Shakib (62) | Asia Cup, Mirpur, Mar 2014 | Record score vs Pak – stadium shook with every boundary, fans believed |
| Most Emotional T20 Win | Bangladesh beat Pak by 8 runs (2025) | Jaker Ali + bowlers | 2nd T20I, Mirpur, Jul 2025 | Dedicated to jet tragedy victims – tears, roars, pure passion in stands |
| Closest Heartbreaker | Pak 236/7 beat Ban 234/8 by 2 runs | Shakib (64*) + Nasir (50) | Asia Cup Final, Mirpur, Mar 2012 | Lost by 2 but crowd roar louder than victory – “We owned them!” chants all night |
| Best Ban Batting Fireworks | Tamim Iqbal 132 off 128 | Tamim Iqbal | 1st ODI, Mirpur, Apr 2015 | Masterclass opener – every six sent Mirpur into frenzy, kids on shoulders screaming |
| Best Home Bowling Spell | Mustafizur Rahman cutters magic | Mustafizur Rahman | Multiple 2015 ODIs | Fizz sliced Pakistan – crowd mimicked his cutters, pure joy |
| Historic Series Whitewash | Bangladesh 3-0 ODI sweep | Mushfiqur Rahim (captain) | Pakistan tour, Mirpur, Apr 2015 | Pakistan “Banglawashed” – streets flooded with celebrations till dawn |
| Viral Crowd Moment | Full house drums & flags non-stop | Entire Mirpur crowd | 2025 T20 series wins | Chants echoed for hours – “Tigers burning bright” memes exploded on X |
| Highest Chase Pressure Win | Bangladesh defended low totals often | Bowlers + fielders | Various T20s in Mirpur | Dew or not, crowd pressure broke Pak batsmen – fortress unbreakable |
| Most Iconic Roar | Post-2015 win street parties | Fans outside stadium | Apr 2015 series | Dhaka lit up – fireworks, dancing, “We beat Pakistan!” pride forever |
Lahore Heartbreaks: Pakistan’s Away Dominance Cracks
Pakistan always ruled at home. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium? Their fortress. Bangladesh came, got crushed, went home quiet. Until the cracks appeared.
Early days brutal. 2008 ODI series: Pakistan smashed 322/5 in Lahore, Bangladesh folded for 129 – 193-run rout. Fans jeered. Then 2010s T20s. January 2020: Pakistan chased small totals easily in Lahore – 137/1 off 16.4 overs to win by 9 wickets, 142/5 defending. Bangladesh close but no cigar. Hearts broke again.
But 2024-25 shifted everything. Pakistan hosted, but Bangladesh flipped the script in Rawalpindi (close to Lahore vibe). Historic 10-wicket Test win in Rawalpindi – first ever vs Pakistan. Then chased 185 in the second Test for 2-0 series sweep. Pakistan stunned at home. Lahore echoes felt it – dominance cracking.
T20s in Lahore 2025? Mixed, Pakistan won some big, but Bangladesh pushed hard. The fear? Real now. Away miracles for Tigers started here. Pakistan’s backyard? No longer safe.
| Category | Record | Hero / Villain | Match & Venue/Year | Why It Broke Pakistani Hearts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest Home ODI Rout | Pakistan 322/5 beat Ban by 193 runs | Younis Khan (108) + Misbah | 1st ODI, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, Apr 2008 | Bangladesh 129 all out – fans silent, old dominance pure |
| Most Dominant Pak T20 Win | Pakistan 137/1 chased in 16.4 overs | Babar Azam (50*) | 2nd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, Jan 2020 | 9-wicket win – Bangladesh hopes crushed quick |
| Historic First Test Win Away | Bangladesh beat Pak by 10 wickets | Najmul Hossain Shanto (82*) + Mominul | 1st Test, Rawalpindi, Aug 2024 | Pakistan’s 12-0 Test record vs Ban snapped – nation in shock |
| Series Sweep Heartbreak | Bangladesh 2-0 Test series win | Litton Das + bowlers | Pakistan tour, Rawalpindi 2024 | 6-wicket chase in 2nd Test – Pakistan lost at home for first time vs Tigers |
| Best Pak Batting in Lahore | Salman Butt or similar big scores | Multiple legends | Various ODIs/T20s pre-2020 | High totals defended easily – Bangladesh looked small |
| Closest T20 Near-Miss | Bangladesh 141/5 lost by 1 run | Bangladesh batting | 1st T20I, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, Jan 2020 | So close, yet Pakistan stole it – fans felt the shift coming |
| Turning Point Away Miracle | Bangladesh chase 185 in Rawalpindi | Zakir Hasan + others | 2nd Test, Rawalpindi, Sep 2024 | Sealed 2-0 series – “house of horrors” headlines everywhere |
| Best Ban Bowling Away | Pace attack collapse Pakistan | Taskin Ahmed + co. | 2024 Tests in Pakistan | Tigers strangled – Rawalpindi pitch helped, but skill cracked dominance |
| Most Emotional Crack | Pakistan lose first home Test to Ban | Entire Pakistan team | Rawalpindi, Aug 2024 | 10-wicket defeat – Lahore crowds knew the era changed |
| Recent Lahore T20 Pain | Pakistan wins but pressure mounts | Shadab Khan all-round | 2025 T20Is in Lahore | Bangladesh pushed – no easy wins anymore, fortress cracking |
Young Guns Rise: Litton, Jaker vs Rizwan, Farhan Shift
The old guards fade, new blood ignites. Litton Das captains with calm fire, Jaker Ali smashes fearlessly. On Pakistan’s side, Mohammad Rizwan’s experience wanes in T20s, Sahibzada Farhan steps up with aggression, Saim Ayub opens boldly. The generational shift hits hard in 2024-25 clashes.
2024 Rawalpindi Tests: Litton Das anchors massive totals, guides chases – player of the match vibes in the historic 10-wicket and 6-wicket wins. Bangladesh sweeps 2-0 on Pakistan soil. Young Tigers roar.
Then 2025 T20 series in Bangladesh: Litton leads, Jaker Ali tops runs (71 across 3 games), powers wins. Bangladesh clinch first T20I series over Pakistan 2-1. Jaker’s finishing knocks, calm under pressure – “I only count match-winning runs.” Pakistan’s young guns like Farhan (63 in one innings) fight, but Tigers edge it. Salman Ali Agha captains without Babar/Rizwan – focus on youth.
This era? Old reliability vs new hunger. Litton-Jaker duo flips scripts in chases, while Pakistan’s Farhan-Saim push boundaries. The shift is real – Bangladesh’s kids aren’t scared anymore.
| Category | Record | Hero / Villain | Match & Year | Why It Defined the Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Away Test Sweep | Bangladesh 2-0 Test series win in Pak | Litton Das (key knocks) | Rawalpindi Tests, Aug-Sep 2024 | First time Tigers win Tests in Pakistan – young captain Litton anchors, old dominance shattered |
| Best Ban Performance Away | Litton Das Player of Match in chase | Litton Das | 2nd Test, Rawalpindi, Sep 2024 | Calm 82* + partnerships – guided 185 chase for 6-wkt win, generational statement |
| T20 Series First Win | Bangladesh beat Pak 2-1 in T20Is | Jaker Ali (71 runs, POT Series) | Pakistan in Bangladesh T20Is, Jul 2025 | Historic first T20 series victory over Pakistan – Jaker’s finishing masterclass |
| Top T20 Run Scorer (Ban) | Jaker Ali 71 in series | Jaker Ali | 2025 T20 series | Power-hitter rises – “match-winning runs only” mindset, crowd hero in Mirpur |
| Pak Young Gun Standout | Sahibzada Farhan 63 in one inns | Sahibzada Farhan | 2025 T20 series | Aggressive opener shines – Pakistan’s new hope amid senior exclusions |
| Captaincy Transition | Litton Das captains to series win | Litton Das (Ban captain) | 2025 T20 series | From player to leader – steers youth to upset Pakistan |
| Closest T20 Thriller | Ban win by 8 runs in decider | Jaker Ali + bowlers | 3rd T20I, Dhaka, Jul 2025 | Jaker’s knock + death bowling – Pakistan’s young attack cracked under pressure |
| Rising Star Moment | Jaker Ali’s finishing in chases | Jaker Ali | Multiple 2025 T20s | Explains Litton’s advice: target lower, execute – new mindset beats old fear |
| Pak Youth Integration | Farhan, Saim Ayub in squads | Saim Ayub + Farhan | 2025 T20 series & beyond | With Babar/Rizwan sidelined – shift to aggressive openers, but Tigers still edge |
| Most Viral Shift Icon | Litton-Jaker duo in wins | Litton & Jaker | 2024 Tests + 2025 T20s | Fans chant “young guns rising” – X memes explode, rivalry feels fresh & even |
2025 T20 Shock: Bangladesh’s First Series Win Over Pakistan
July 2025, Mirpur under lights. Pakistan toured Bangladesh for three T20Is. What happened? Pure shockwave. Bangladesh delivered their first-ever T20I series triumph over Pakistan, 2-1.
I watched from the press box as Litton Das’ men turned the fortress into a graveyard for Pakistan hopes. Game 1: Pakistan scraped 110 all out – collapse city. Bangladesh chased 112/3 in 15.3 overs, 7 wickets in hand. Parvez Hossain Emon smashed it open. Crowd? Deafening.
Game 2 thriller: Bangladesh set 133. Pakistan needed 134. Jaker Ali’s finishing knock + Shoriful Islam’s death bowling (3/17 vibes) sealed it by 8 runs. Series clinched – historic! Jaker named Player of the Series with 71 runs. Bangladesh roared, streets lit up with celebrations.
Game 3: Pakistan bounced back, 178/7 to 104 all out – 74-run win. But too late. The damage done. Litton praised team grit post-win: “First time beating them in T20s – massive.” Pakistan’s young guns fought, but Tigers’ hunger won. This series flipped the white-ball script forever. Bangladesh arrived.
| Category | Record | Hero / Villain | Match & Details | Why It Shocked the World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Series Win | Bangladesh win 2-1 – first T20I series over Pak | Litton Das (captain) | Pakistan tour of Ban, Jul 2025 | Ended years of dominance – Bangladesh’s biggest white-ball milestone vs giants |
| Biggest Upset Chase | Bangladesh chase 111 in 15.3 overs (7 wkts) | Parvez Hossain Emon (POTM) | 1st T20I, Mirpur, Jul 20 | Pakistan 110 all out – clinical, ruthless – crowd erupted early |
| Closest Nail-Biter | Bangladesh defend 133 win by 8 runs | Jaker Ali (finisher) + Shoriful (3/17) | 2nd T20I, Mirpur, Jul 22 | Series clincher – Jaker’s calm + death bowling terror – Pakistan crumbled late |
| Top Run Scorer (Ban) | Jaker Ali 71 across series | Jaker Ali (Player of Series) | Full series | Finishing hero – proved young guns can carry pressure moments |
| Lowest Pak Total | Pakistan 110 all out | Bangladesh bowlers | 1st T20I | Collapse in powerplay – Bangladesh bowlers strangled from ball one |
| Best Ban Bowling Effort | Shoriful Islam death overs magic | Shoriful Islam | 2nd T20I | 3 wickets in clutch – turned chase impossible for Pakistan |
| Pak Fightback Moment | Pakistan 178/7 beat Ban by 74 runs | Salman Ali Agha & co. | 3rd T20I, Mirpur, Jul 24 | Consolation win – but series already lost, pride salvaged late |
| Most Emotional Win | 2-0 lead sealed in Game 2 | Entire team + Jaker Ali | 2nd T20I | First series win vs Pak in T20s – fans chanted till midnight, tears & joy |
| Young Gun Spotlight | Jaker Ali’s series-defining knocks | Jaker Ali | Both wins | From underdog to star – Litton’s trust paid off big |
| Viral Celebration | Dhaka streets on fire post-2-0 | Bangladesh fans | After 2nd T20I | Fireworks, dances, “Tigers own Pakistan” memes flooded X – pure frenzy |
2026 Showdown: Tests Looming – Revenge or Repeat?
February 2026, and the hype is electric. Pakistan tours Bangladesh in May for a two-Test WTC series – first Test May 8-12, second May 16-20. Venues TBA, but Mirpur and Chattogram will roar. After Bangladesh’s 2024 Rawalpindi sweep (2-0 away miracle) and 2025 T20 series win at home, this is payback time. Or is it?
Bangladesh rides momentum. Litton Das captains with ice, Jaker Ali finishes like a boss, Najmul Shanto anchors. Spin duo Taijul Islam + Mehidy Hasan Miraz could strangle on turning tracks. Pakistan? Babar Azam back? Rizwan steady? Young guns Farhan, Saim Ayub hungry. But away in Bangladesh? Spinners dominate, pace struggles in humidity.
I recall 2024’s Rawalpindi shock – Pakistan stunned at home. Now Bangladesh hosts. Revenge for Pakistan’s decades of dominance? Or repeat of Tigers’ rise? Form hot: Bangladesh unbeaten in recent home reds, Pakistan rebuilding post-2025 T20 loss.
This isn’t just Tests. It’s the ultimate test of wills. Will Mirpur turn into another fortress? Or will Pakistan reclaim Test pride? Buckle up – May 2026 could rewrite the rivalry forever. Who wins bragging rights?
| Category | Record/Prediction | Hero / Key Figure | Context & Why It Matters | Edge or Hype Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upcoming Series Dates | 1st Test: May 8-12, 2nd: May 16-20 | WTC 2025-27 cycle | Pakistan tour Bangladesh | Post-PSL, high stakes red-ball battle |
| Bangladesh Home Fortress | Unbeaten recent home Tests vibes | Litton Das (captain) | Mirpur/Chattogram spin heaven | Tigers won last home series feel – crowd madness incoming |
| Best Bangla Anchor | Najmul Shanto massive away knocks | Najmul Hossain Shanto | 2024 Rawalpindi hero | Could pile 100s on turning tracks – Pakistan’s nightmare |
| Spin Terror Duo | Taijul + Mehidy expected 20+ wkts | Taijul Islam & Mehidy Hasan | Home conditions suit | Pakistan batsmen historically struggle vs spin here |
| Young Finisher Star | Jaker Ali T20 form to red-ball? | Jaker Ali | 2025 T20 POT Series | If adapts, death-over mindset crushes in long game |
| Pakistan Revenge Fuel | 2024 home sweep loss still burns | Babar Azam (if back) | Reclaim Test dominance | Legends hungry – or rebuild pains? |
| Rising Pak Openers | Farhan/Saim aggressive starts | Sahibzada Farhan + Saim Ayub | Post-2025 youth shift | Need big hundreds to set totals – or collapse early |
| Most Anticipated Duel | Litton vs Pakistan pace attack | Litton Das vs Shaheen/Naseem | Captain vs fire bowlers | Can Litton survive early barrage? Series decider |
| Historic Stakes | Bangladesh seek first home Test series win vs Pak | Entire Tigers squad | Post-2024 away miracle | Revenge arc peaks – underdogs no more |
| Prediction Hype | Bangladesh edges 1-1 or 2-0? | Spin + home crowd | Momentum vs Pakistan pride | 60% Tigers in fan polls – repeat upset or Pakistan roars back? |
Final Verdict
Bangladesh has flipped the script. Home fortress unbreakable, youth fearless, first T20 series win etched forever. Pakistan still dangerous, but fear creeps in. In 2026, spin + Mirpur madness could seal it. Verdict: Tigers lead the new era. Revenge complete. The rivalry isn’t even anymore – it’s Bangladesh’s to lose. Who you got?
