Lahore, 27 May 2025: Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to clash in a highly anticipated three-match T20I series beginning Wednesday, 28 May at the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The series will play a key role in both teams’ T20 World Cup 2026 preparations.
Match schedule and key details
- 1st T20I: Wednesday, 28 May – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 2nd T20I: Friday, 30 May – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 3rd T20I: Sunday, 1 June – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
All matches will begin at 8:00 PM local time, with the toss scheduled for 7:30 PM.
Captains lead preparations and call for fan support
Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead Pakistan, while Litton Das captains Bangladesh. Both teams held their first training session under lights on Monday, with a final practice scheduled for Tuesday evening.
Salman Ali Agha: “Our players are coming off excellent form in HBL PSL X. We expect a good challenge from Bangladesh and urge fans to come out in big numbers.”
Litton Das: “We know what to expect in these conditions. The series is a great test for our T20 World Cup preparation.”
Head-to-head and historical edge
Pakistan holds the upper hand in the rivalry, having won three out of four T20Is played at home against Bangladesh, with one match abandoned. Of the five bilateral T20I series between the two nations, Pakistan has won four, while Bangladesh claimed one series win back in 2015.
Broadcast and live streaming information
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed an experienced commentary team including Ramiz Raja, Aamir Sohail, Bazid Khan, Athar Ali Khan, and Mike Haysman. Zainab Abbas will host the series coverage.
In Pakistan: Matches will air live on A Sports and Ten Sports and be streamed via Tamasha and Tapmad.
International Broadcast Partners:
- Cricbuzz: Middle East and North Africa
- TSports: Bangladesh
- ARY: United Kingdom
- Dialog: Sri Lanka
- SuperSport: Africa
- Willow TV: North America
Tickets and fan access
Tickets are on sale at TCS Express Centres across Pakistan. Prices are set to be fan-friendly, starting from PKR 200 for general enclosures and up to PKR 2,000 for gallery seating.
An infographic with ticketing details is available via PCB media assets.
Match officials and additional media
Match officials and full series statistics are available through the official media release. The Menstrual Health awareness video and ICC Women’s Health resources are also accessible on the ICC Online Media Zone.
