In-form Pakistan face new challenge against revamped Bangladesh

Only a week ago Pakistan were served a cruel reminder of just how a single poor over can seal the game in the quickest format. Or, a World Cup campaign in their case. Now, they have to bounce back just as quickly from the heartbreak to recalibrate their focus on the next, in Australia next year. Their (probable) redemption arc begins in Dhaka, with a three-match series against Bangladesh between Friday and Monday.

Bangladesh's most recent home record is quite impressive, with historic bilateral series wins against eventual World Cup finalists Australia and New Zealand. That, however, in no way is a true indicator of their current form or confidence. Their World Cup campaign was a complete dud, with five defeats in as many Super 12s fixtures. That has subsequently