In T20s, Bangladesh has endured a nine-year-long drought against Pakistan with their full-strength side. However, Tigers’ captain Liton Das wants to look ahead, leaving the past behind. He has sent a clear message to his teammates—to break records, they must play their best cricket.
The three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Pakistan begins today at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur. The match starts at 6 PM.
So far, Bangladesh has won only three out of 22 matches in this format against Pakistan. One of those wins came in the 2023 Asian Games, where no team fielded their main squad. Bangladesh’s last victory against Pakistan’s main team was in March 2016 during the Asia Cup, also held in Mirpur.
With 12 consecutive defeats against Pakistan, Liton sounded determined to end the losing streak:
“All records are meant to be broken someday. If we can play our best cricket, it won’t take long to break this record.”
While acknowledging the home conditions as an advantage, Liton emphasized the importance of performance:
“Thanks to the BPL, Pakistani players are also familiar with our conditions. So, to win, we must play better cricket.”
When asked about the pitch, Liton replied:
“It might not be a high-scoring match, but it will be competitive. Both teams will be neck and neck.”
