Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in first Test commencing Friday
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in a two-Test series commencing on Friday, 8 May.
- The two Tests are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
- Bangladesh are currently placed eighth in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after losing their two-Test series against Sri Lanka 1-0 in June last year.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in a two-Test series commencing on Friday, 8 May. The first Test will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka from 8 to 12 May, while the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium will host the second Test from 16 to 20 May.
The two Tests are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. Pakistan are currently placed fifth on the points table after playing two Tests against South Africa at home in October last year. The hosts won the first Test by 93 runs, while the touring side won the second Test by eight wickets.
Bangladesh are currently placed eighth in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after losing their two-Test series against Sri Lanka 1-0 in June last year.