Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to clash in a Test series in May 2026. The first Test match is scheduled to begin on May 8 in Dhaka.
Part of the ICC World Test Championship
The matches will be played as part of the current ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27. At present, Bangladesh stands eighth in the nine-nation league table, while Pakistan is ranked fifth. Pakistan’s ranking comes after drawing a series 1-1 against South Africa at home earlier.
As both nations look to score early points in the ICC WTC, the BAN vs PAK 1st Test match could lay down the foundation for an exciting duel across two Tests.
Previous Test Series Result
The last time Bangladesh and Pakistan locked horns in a Test series was in October 2024. During that series, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan 2-0.
Match Details and Where to Watch
The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test match will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- In the UAE, fans can watch the match live on TV on CricLife, with live streaming available on StarzPlay.
- In Bangladesh, the matches will be broadcast on T Sports and Nagorik TV, with live streaming on Tapmad.
- In India, the series is not available on traditional TV, but fans can live stream the action on FanCode app and website.
The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test match will start on Friday, May 8, 2026.