After wrapping up a white-ball series against New Zealand, Bangladesh now host Pakistan. This one, though, is a Test series.
Finally, we’ve some red-ball action amidst an overdose of T20 cricket! And this series is all the more important as it’s part of the current WTC cycle.
Both teams have played just one series each so far. Pakistan are fifth on the points table, while host Bangladesh are eighth. With crucial points on the line, the series promises to be a close one.
So when does the Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test series 2026 start?
The series begins on May 8, 2026, with the first Test starting at 10:00 AM local time (9:30 AM IST).
Which venues will host the series?
Two venues will share the hosting duties for the series. Mirpur will stage the first Test, while Sylhet will host the second one.
Here are the venues:
- Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
- Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
What’s the full schedule for the Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test series 2026?
After the first Test in Mirpur, both teams will travel to Sylhet for the second. The second fixture starts on May 16 at 10:00 AM.
Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026: Test Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8-12, 2026 | BAN vs PAK, 1st Test | Mirpur | 10:00 AM/9:30 AM |
| May 16-20, 2026 | BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test | Sylhet | 10:00 AM/9:30 AM |
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What are the squads?
Bangladesh have continued with Najmul Hossain Shanto as the skipper. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, meanwhile, will act as his deputy.
Taskin Ahmed returns to the side after a long time, along with Shoriful Islam and Nayeem Hasan. The hosts have also handed maiden call-ups to Tanzid Hasan and Amite Hasan.
Bangladesh’s Test Squad vs Pakistan:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Tanzid Hasan, Amite Hasan
The visitors have persisted with Shan Masood’s captaincy services. Pakistan have also called up new faces, four in total, to their squad.
Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori have made it to the squad after remarkable domestic performances.
Pakistan have also changed their support staff. Sarfaraz Ahmed returns to the setup as a head coach, while Asad Shafiq and Umar Gul are the batting and bowling coaches.
Pakistan’s Test Squad vs Bangladesh:
Shan Masood (c), Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais, Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi
Where to watch the Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test series 2026?
T Sports will telecast the series in Bangladesh, while PTV Sports will broadcast the Tests in Pakistan. Tapmad, meanwhile, will live-stream the series in both countries.
In India, there’s no live telecast, though Fancode will live stream the Test series on its app and website.
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