The Bangladesh Pakistan tour 2026 It begins with a two-match Test series starting on 8 May 2026. ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 period, with both teams trying to climb the ladder from their current mid-table positions.
Pakistan Enters the series ranked 5th in the WTC standings. Underneath Shan Massoud‘s leadership, the team has a mix of experienced stars Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi along with four wicketless players, shows an emphasis on long-term passes.
Bangladesh, currently ranked 8th in the WTC table, will lead the way Najmul Huseyn Shanto. Playing at home in Dhaka and Sylhet, they rely heavily on the spin contingent led by them. Mehidi Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islamto take advantage of local conditions. Historically, Pakistan have dominated this match (11 wins to Bangladesh’s 2), but the Tigers have been formidable at home in recent years.
The series is likely to hinge on the battle between Pakistan’s prolific spin duo, Noman Ali and Sajid Khanand Bangladeshi all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz remains the home side’s most dangerous asset. Babar and Saud Shakil Providing technical stability against the visitors turn, raw pace Nahid Rana Shahe’s new ball threat could be decisive if the Mirpur pitch offers the expected early bounce.
BAN vs PAK 2026, Test Series: Full Schedule
| History | Eligibility details | Times (IST, GMT and Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | 1st Test, Bangladesh vs Pakistan Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
9:30am IST/4:00am GMT/10:00am Local |
| Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 2nd Test, Bangladesh vs Pakistan Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
9:30am IST/4:00am GMT/10:00am Local |
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Groups
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Azan Awais, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakil, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Amad Butt, Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad, Ghazi Ghori, Abdullah Fazad
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamsan, Am
Streaming and Live Streaming Details:
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Tampad
- India: Fancode
- Bangladesh: T Sports and Nagorik TV
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