The Bangladesh cricket team will travel to Pakistan next month. They will play a five-match T20 International series against Pakistan. This big series is part of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan cricket action.
The tour starts in late May. It will help both teams get ready for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the schedule recently.
Historic Return to Faisalabad
The first two matches will be special. They will be played at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. International cricket is returning to Faisalabad after 17 long years! Bangladesh was also the team that played in the last international match there in 2008.
Full Schedule (All Matches Start 9:00 PM Bangladesh Time)
- May 25: 1st T20I – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- May 27: 2nd T20I – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- May 30: 3rd T20I – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- June 1: 4th T20I – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- June 3: 5th T20I – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Focus on T20 Cricket
Initially, the plan was for three ODIs and three T20Is. But both cricket boards agreed to change this. Now, it will be five T20 matches. This gives both Bangladesh vs Pakistan better practice for the upcoming T20 format Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.
Team Arrival
The Bangladesh team is expected to arrive in Pakistan around May 21st. They will have training sessions in Faisalabad before the first match.
This Bangladesh vs Pakistan series promises exciting cricket. Fans will be eager to see the Tigers take on Pakistan in these important T20 matches.