The Bangladesh cricket team, currently touring Pakistan, is engaged in a five-match T20 International series against the hosts. This significant Bangladesh vs Pakistan series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had previously announced the schedule for this series.
The series commenced in late May. Litton Das’s team began this series aiming to bounce back from the disappointment of an unexpected series loss to the UAE. Considering past records, Bangladesh starts as underdogs against Pakistan. In their 19 T20 encounters, Pakistan has won 16 times, while Bangladesh has secured only 3 victories. Bangladesh has not been able to defeat Pakistan’s main team since 2016.
Historic Return to Faisalabad and Current Series Status
The first two matches of the series held historical significance with their staging at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, marking the return of international cricket to the venue after a long 17-year hiatus. Notably, Bangladesh was also the team that played in the last international match there in 2008.
The first T20I was played on May 25th, and the second match is being played today, May 27th, or has just concluded at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
Full Schedule (All Matches Start 9:00 PM Bangladesh Time)
- May 25: 1st T20I – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad (Played)
- May 27: 2nd T20I – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad (Played today)
- May 30: 3rd T20I – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- June 1: 4th T20I – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- June 3: 5th T20I – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Team News and Strategy
For this Bangladesh vs Pakistan series, Pakistan has rested their regular captain Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. They have fielded a team comprising players who performed impressively in the PSL. On the other hand, pacer Mustafizur Rahman and batsman Soumya Sarkar have been ruled out of the Bangladesh squad due to injuries. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed have been included in the team.
Initially, the plan was for three ODIs and three T20Is. However, both cricket boards agreed to change this to a five-match T20 series to allow for better preparation for the upcoming T20 format Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.
The Bangladesh team arrived in Pakistan around May 21st and participated in training sessions in Faisalabad before the first match.
How to Watch the Series
This Bangladesh vs Pakistan series is being broadcast live in Bangladesh on the private television channel T Sports. Additionally, the series can be enjoyed live in Bangladesh via Tapmad. In the host country, Pakistan, the series is available on Ten Sports and A Sports. Among other regions globally, Super Sport in Africa, ARY Digital in the UK, Cricbuzz in the Middle East and East Asia, Dialog in Sri Lanka, and Willow TV in North America are broadcasting the series live. In Pakistan, live streaming is available on the Tamasha and Tapmad apps.
This Bangladesh vs Pakistan series promises exciting cricketing moments, with fans eagerly awaiting to see the Tigers compete against Pakistan in these crucial T20 matches.