Pakistan is set to host Bangladesh in a thrilling three-match T20I series from May 28 to June 1, 2025, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The home side will be led by Salman Ali Agha, while the visitors will be captained by Litton Das. These two teams have clashed 17 times in T20Is, with Pakistan winning 13 and Bangladesh securing 4 victories. With both sides fielding a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent, fans can expect high-intensity cricket under lights. As the countdown begins, all eyes will be on whether Pakistan can extend their dominance or if Bangladesh can script an upset on away soil.
Schedule
1st T20I
Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 8:00 PM PKT (3:00 PM GMT)
2nd T20I
Date: Friday, 30 May 2025
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 8:00 PM PKT (8:30 IST, 3:00 PM GMT)
3rd T20I
Date: Sunday, 1 June 2025
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 8:00 PM PKT ( 8:30 IST, 3:00 PM GMT)
Live Streaming Info
Fans can tune in to watch Pak Vs Ban live on Tens Sports and A Sports in Pakistan, Sony Sports Network in India, and Sky Sports in the UK.
Team Squads
Pakistan
Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (Wicket-keeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (Wicket-keeper), and Saim Ayub.
Bangladesh
Litton Das (Captain, Wicketkeeper), Mahedi Hasan (Vice-Captain), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Nahid Rana.
Conclusion
Pakistani senior players such as Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been rested for this series. The selection emphasizes rewarding performances from the recent HBL PSL X season. The series also marks the first assignment for newly appointed head coach Mike Hesson.Additionally, Soumya Sarkar was ruled out of the series due to a back injury, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz named as his replacement. Additionally, Mustafizur Rahman was ruled out of the series due to a thumb injury sustained during the 2025 IPL, with Khaled Ahmed named as his replacement.
