Pakistan are all set to host Bangladesh in a two-match Test series in Rawalpindi starting from August 21. The Men in Green will be playing their first Test series after their disappointing loss to Australia in late 2023 and early 2024, while Bangladesh also come into this series after a 2-0 loss to Sri Lanka.
Both teams come into this series with crucial points for the World Test Championship at stake. Both teams are in the bottom half of the points table, with Pakistan in sixth place with 2 wins from 5 matches, while the Bangla Tigers are in ninth place, with one win from their four matches. Ahead of the series, here’s all you need to know about it.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Series Schedule
The two teams will face each other in two Test matches, starting from August 21 in Rawalpindi. The second match will begin on August 30. The second Test match was scheduled to be held in Karachi, but the match was shifted to the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium due to renovation work at the National Stadium.
21st August, Wednesday – 25th August, Sunday: 1st Test between PAK and BAN in Rawalpindi
30th August, Friday – 3rd September, Tuesday: PAK vs BAN 2nd Test in Rawalpindi
Team rosters for the series:
Bangladesh Squad: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), This is a reminder, Shakib Al-Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(f), Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Nayeem Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam
Pakistan Team: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood(c), Babar AzamSaud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Huraira
Pakistan’s starting XI:
Pakistan have also named their starting XI for the first match, two days ahead of the game.
Pakistan Team: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel (vc), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali.
PAK vs BAN Live Streaming Details:
Unfortunately, the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test series will not be telecast in India either on television or on online platforms.
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