Bangladesh and Pakistan will face off in a two-match Test series, starting at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
The series forms part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC), where Bangladesh is currently placed eighth in the nine-team table. Pakistan, meanwhile, is in fifth position after drawing a series 1-1 against South Africa at home last year.
The last time these two teams faced off in a Test series was back in October 2024, when Bangladesh swept Pakistan 2-0.
BAN vs PAK 1st Test - Match Details
When will the first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan take place?
The first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be held from May 8 to 12.
Where will the first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan be played?
The first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan will take place at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
At what time will the first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan start?
The first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan will begin at 9:30 AM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in India?
The first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan will not be televised live in India.
Where to watch the live stream of the first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in India?
The first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be streamed live in India on the FanCode app and website.
THE SQUADS
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Azan Awais, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Amad Butt, Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad, Ghazi Ghori, Abdullah Fazal.
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Amite Hasan.
Published on May 07, 2026