Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first, signalling their intent to make early inroads and control the flow of the game while introducing two changes to their line-up with Mahedi Hasan and Shoriful Islam drafted in. The decision reflected both tactical planning and a response to conditions, with the pitch expected to offer some movement under lights, making Shoriful’s left-arm pace a valuable addition to the attack. Mahedi’s inclusion strengthened the spin department, giving Bangladesh greater variety and balance in the middle overs. With these changes, the team management looked to sharpen their bowling unit and put the opposition under pressure from the outset. Bangladesh’s choice to chase also indicated confidence in their batting depth, trusting their line-up to handle scoreboard pressure if required. The combination of an upgraded attack and a flexible batting order underscored their strategy of maintaining control across both innings, setting the stage for a contest where execution with the ball first would be crucial to their chances of victory.