BCB announces schedule for T20I series against Pakistan

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Pakistan, set to take place in July at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.

As per the details shared, the Pakistan men’s team will travel to Bangladesh on 16 July to begin their tour. The series will see both sides compete in three back-to-back T20 Internationals, with all matches scheduled to start at 6:00 PM local time (5:00 PM PST).

This series marks Pakistan’s return to international action following a brief break and will be crucial in preparing the team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup 2026. Bangladesh, too, will be looking to take advantage of home conditions and bounce back from recent performances.

Though not part of the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP), the series was finalized after discussions between PCB and BCB officials held during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan and the UAE.

It’s worth noting that Bangladesh, under the captaincy of Litton Das, recently visited Pakistan for a three-match T20I series, which the hosts won 3-0. That series marked the debut assignment for Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson.

Following the Bangladesh tour, Pakistan is scheduled to travel to the West Indies for another white-ball series. The three T20Is against the Caribbean side are expected to be played in the United States on July 31, August 2, and August 3.

The ODI leg of the West Indies tour, initially planned for August 8, 10, and 12 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, may be replaced by more T20Is. PCB and Cricket West Indies (CWI) are currently in talks to make this adjustment, aiming to help both teams better prepare for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.

Pakistan-Bangladesh T20I series schedule: 

• 20 July – 1st T20I, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka – 5:00 PM (PST)
• 22 July – 2nd T20I, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka – 5:00 PM (PST)
• 24 July – 3rd T20I, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka – 5:00 PM (PST)