International cricket is returning to Faisalabad—and not just for one game, but two! As part of an exciting five-match T20I series, Pakistan is all set to host Bangladesh from May 25 to June 3, and the buzz is already building.
Let’s break down what makes this series special and why fans should be marking their calendars right now.
Initially, the Pakistan-Bangladesh series was slated to feature three ODIs and three T20Is. But with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup looming next year, both cricket boards decided to shift focus, swapping the ODIs for two extra T20Is.
That makes it a five-match T20I series, tailor-made for World Cup prep. Smart move, right?
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Faisalabad Welcomes Back International Cricket
Here’s where things get nostalgic. Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad—yes, the same ground that last hosted an international match in 2008—will stage the first two T20Is on May 25 and May 27.
It’s been 17 long years since Faisalabad witnessed international action. Back then, it was also Pakistan vs Bangladesh in an ODI. Talk about coming full circle.
The stadium has a rich history, having hosted 24 Tests and 16 ODIs from 1978 to 2008. Now, it’s time for a new chapter under the floodlights.
After the Faisalabad leg, the action shifts to Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Known for its electric atmosphere, Lahore will host the third, fourth, and fifth T20Is on May 30, June 1, and June 3, respectively.
All matches are set to start at 8:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time, perfect for prime-time viewing with a cup of chai.
Schedule of Pakistan-Bangladesh Series
The Bangladesh squad will land in Pakistan on May 21, giving them a few days to get acclimatized and train at the Iqbal Stadium from May 22 to 24. Expect the visitors to be keen on shaking off travel fatigue quickly—they’ll need to, with Pakistan’s pace attack waiting.
- May 21: Bangladesh team arrival
- May 25: 1st T20I – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- May 27: 2nd T20I – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- May 30: 3rd T20I – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- June 1: 4th T20I – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- June 3: 5th T20I – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
(All matches begin at 8:00 PM local time)
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