ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed that Bangladesh will visit Pakistan next month for a five-match T20 International series, scheduled from May 25 to June 3, as part of the ICC’s Future Tour Programme (FTP).
The series, initially planned to feature three ODIs and three T20Is, has been revised to include five T20Is instead. Both boards mutually agreed to the adjustment in preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next year.
Venues and Match Schedule
The first two matches will be hosted at the historic Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on May 25 and 27, marking the venue’s return to international cricket after 17 years. The stadium last held an international fixture in April 2008, which was also between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The remaining three T20Is will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on May 30, June 1, and June 3. All matches are set to begin at 8:00 PM local time.
> Full Match Schedule:
>- *21 May* – Bangladesh team arrival in Pakistan
> – *25 May* – 1st T20I, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
> – *27 May* – 2nd T20I, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
> – *30 May* – 3rd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
> – *1 June* – 4th T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
> – *3 June* – 5th T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pre-Series Preparation
The visiting Bangladesh squad will arrive in Pakistan on May 21 and conduct training sessions at Iqbal Stadium from May 22 to 24 in preparation for the series.
Iqbal Stadium, a venue with a storied past including 24 Tests and 16 ODIs from 1978 to 2008, recently hosted the National T20 Cup and the Champions One-Day Cup, and is now set to rejoin the international cricket circuit.
The series is expected to play a crucial role in both teams’ build-up for the T20 World Cup, offering an opportunity to fine-tune combinations and assess player performances under competitive conditions.
