Pakistan are set to host Bangladesh for their three-match T20I series set to kickoff on May 28, Wednesday with the first clash at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
All the matches of Bangladesh Tour of Pakistan 2025 will be played in Lahore. It will mark Gaddafi's first T20I series since its complete makeover earlier this year.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has expressed his confidence in his team바카라s readiness, after strong performances in the recent HBL PSL X tournament.
바카라The boys are doing well as a unit. A lot of our players are coming off strong performances in the HBL PSL X, which is one of the most competitive T20 tournaments in the world. That form and momentum are something we are hoping to carry into this series.
Not only, Agha pointed out Bangladesh as a tough side but also encouraged fans to show up in large numbers to support the game. He said, 바카라Bangladesh are a quality side with talented players and we are expecting a good challenge from them. I believe fans are in for some thrilling cricket over the next few days.
바카라I would like to urge fans to turn up in big numbers and support not just us, but the spirit of the game", he added.
On the other hand, Bangaldesh come into the series after a tough 2-1 loss against UAE. The team will be led by Liton Das and miss key players like Mustafizur Rahman.
Das finds this tour an opportunity to try new strategies and combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup.
바카라This series is a great opportunity for every player to step up. We are trying a few combinations in the build-up to the T20 World Cup next year and this tour is a valuable part of that process," he said ahead of the tour.
No DRS In The Series: WHY?
The Pakistan-Bangladesh T20I series in Lahore will proceed without DRS due to cost concerns and low broadcaster interest. Bangladesh, missing key players like Mustafizur Rahman and reeling from a historic 2-1 loss to UAE, face a tough challenge.
Pakistan Vs Bangladesh T20I Series Schedule:
1st T20I: May 28, 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore at 08:30 PM IST
2nd T20I: May 30, 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 08:30 PM IST
3rd T20I: June 1, 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 08:30 PM IST
Pakistan Vs Bangladesh T20I Series Squads:
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Jaker Ali, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c), Tanvir Islam, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub.
