The much-anticipated two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is set to commence on August 21, with both fixtures now scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Originally, the first Test was always planned for Rawalpindi, but the second match, initially set for Karachi, has been shifted to the same venue due to construction and redevelopment work at the National Bank Stadium.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in consultation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), made the decision to ensure the smooth preparation of the National Bank Stadium for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The series, which is a part of the ICC World Test Championship, will be a crucial contest for both teams as they look to climb up the rankings. With the shift in venue, Rawalpindi will now host both matches, giving the home side an opportunity to capitalize on familiar conditions. Fans and players alike are eager to witness an exciting battle between two competitive sides in what promises to be a closely fought series.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Test Series Fixtures:
August 21 – 25: 1st Test, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi – 10 am Local Time / 5 am GMT / 10.30 am IST
August 30 – September 03: 2nd Test, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi – 10 am Local Time / 5 am GMT / 10.30 am IST
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Squads:
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Huraira
Bangladesh: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Nayeem Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam
Broadcast and Live Streaming details:
Pakistan: A Sports, PTV Sports, Ten Sports; Tapmad, Tamasha, Ary Zap
USA: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
Bangladesh: T Sports
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