Pakistan will take on Bangladesh for a two-match Test series, starting from August 21 in Rawalpindi. Bangladesh is yet to claim a win over Pakistan in Test Cricket.

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Bangladesh have been playing Pakistan in Tests since 2001 and is yet to register a win in the Royal format. The scorecard goes for 12-0 in favour of Pakistan, including a draw. The visitors were thrashed by Sri Lanka before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 on home soil. However, a series draw against New Zealand last year in November at home.

The hosts meanwhile haven’t played Test Cricket at best. They were drubbed away by the Aussies by 3-0. But the newly appointed head coach Jason Gillespie and his new ideas might rejuvenate Pakistan.

When : August 21 to August 25, 10.00 AM local time.

Where : Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

What to expect : The Pindi surface offers flattened and a bit sluggish surface. The last two Tests have been dab drawn. There is rain expected on the most mornings in the scheduled five days.

Team news :

Pakistan have opted for a all out pace attack for the first Test. Aamer Jamal, the superstar and only positive sign of Pakistan in Australia tour has been ruled out of the series will give a huge blow to the team.

Bangladesh, while lost their opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy due to groin injury for the series. But the availability of star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will give a huge boost to the team tigers.

Pakistan's confirmed XI : 1. Abdullah Shafique, 2. Saim Ayub, 3. Shan Masood (Captain), 4. Babar Azam, 5. Saud Shakeel (Vice-captain), 6. Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket-keeper), 7. Salman Ali Agha, 8. Shaheen Shah Afridi, 9. Naseem Shah, 10. Khurram Shahzad, 11. Mohammad Ali.

Bangladesh's expected XI : 1. Zakir Hasan, 2. Shadman Islam, 3. Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), 4. Mominul Haque, 5. Shakib Al Hasan, 6. Mushfiqur Rahim, 7. Litton Das (Wicket-keeper), 8. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 9. Shoriful Islam, 10. Nahid Rana, 11. Syed Khaled Ahmed.