Bangladesh will host Pakistan in the third and final T20I at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 22 November. Pakistan, already 2-0 ahead in the series, will aim for a clean sweep.
The Bangladesh batters have not clicked in unison in this series. The openers, Mohammad Naim and Saif Hassan, are yet to reach double digits. Saif, who has left the hotel to join the preparatory camp for the Test series, will be replaced by Parvez Hossain.
Afif Hossain has had scores of 36 and 20 after being promoted up the order, while Najmul Hossain Shanto's 40 helped Bangladesh reach 108 in the second T20I.
There is also no confirmation on the availability of Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam, both of whom are injured. Mustafizur was one of the better performers in the first two games.
Pakistan, meanwhile, are likely to make a few changes. Pakistan may rest Shadab Khan to give a game to Usman Qadir, who did well for Central Punjab in the recently concluded National T20 Cup. Shahnawaz Dahani might come in place of Shaheen Shah Afridi, who will have to lead the attack in the Test series. The batting unit is likely to remain unchanged.
Probable XIs
Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Parvez Hossain, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah (c), Nurul Hasan (wk), Shamim Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman/Nasum Ahmed.
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Usman Qadir, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf.
Betway Fantasy Tips
- Make Mohammad Rizwan as captain of your side.
- Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan and Haris Rauf are must-haves for your fantasy XI.
- Place your bet on Pakistan to make 3-0.
Fantasy XI:
Mohammad Naim, Babar Azam (vc), Mohammad Rizwan (c), Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, Shamim Hossain, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman.