Cricket fans are in for a thrilling T20I showdown as Pakistan gears up to visit Bangladesh for a three-match Twenty20 series. Scheduled from July 20 to July 24 2025 all games will take place at the iconic Sher e Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur Dhaka
Here’s everything you need to know—squads schedule viewing options match timings in IST and fantasy insights
Squads
Pakistan
Captain Salman Ali Agha
Key Players Fakhar Zaman Mohammad Haris (wk) Abrar Ahmed Ahmed Daniyal Khushdil Shah Faheem Ashraf Hassan Nawaz Hussain Talat Mohammad Abbas Afridi Mohammad Nawaz Sahibzada Farhan Saim Ayub Salman Mirza Sufiyan Muqeem
Bangladesh
Captain Litton Das
Key Players Tanzid Hasan Parvez Hossain Emon Mohammad Naim Towhid Hridoy Jaker Ali Shamim Hossain Mehidy Hasan Miraz Rishad Hossain Mahedi Hasan (vc) Nasum Ahmed Taskin Ahmed Mustafizur Rahman Shoriful Islam Tanzim Hasan Sakib Mohammad Saifuddin
The squads showcase a blend of youth and experience with Bangladesh riding high after a historic series win in Sri Lanka under Litton Das’s leadership. Pakistan captained by Salman Ali Agha has omitted a few stars like Babar Azam Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi giving opportunities to emerging talents.
Full Schedule & Match Timings (IST)
Venue Sher e Bangla National Stadium Mirpur Dhaka
Matches are scheduled as evening fixtures in Bangladesh translating to late afternoon in India
| Match | Date | Time Local | Time IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | July 20 2025 | 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 2nd T20I | July 22 2025 | 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 3rd T20I | July 24 2025 | 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Each match begins at 6 PM local time which corresponds to 5:30 PM IST
Where To Watch – Live Streaming & Telecast
Global Live Streaming Available exclusively on the Sports Central YouTube Channel
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Country-wise Broadcast Coverage
Bangladesh T Sports and Toffee OTT platform
Pakistan PTV Sports Ten Sports Tamasha and Tapmad
India Streaming rights not officially announced due to rotating ICC broadcasting cycles likely under India’s International Cricket Away package possibly via Star Sports Jio Hotstar
Sri Lanka UK North America Various providers — Sri Lanka Dialog TV UK ARY Digital USA Canada Willow TV or Sling
Fantasy Cricket Insights
With fantasy season in full swing focus on all rounders and finishers — Salman Ali Agha Mehidy Hasan Miraz Faheem Ashraf and Mustafizur Rahman hold the edge. Keep an eye on young pacers like Abrar Ahmed Hasan Nawaz and Taskin Ahmed these players could provide the X factor.
For detailed strategies team combinations and daily picks fantasy platforms like Cricket com offer tailored tips ahead of each match
Series Context & Significance
This bilateral T20I series replaces originally planned ODIs and is part of both nations’ build up to the 2025 Asia Cup and 2026 T20 World Cup. Bangladesh arrives with confidence after their breakthrough win in Sri Lanka while Pakistan seeks dominance with a fresh lineup under Agha. Interestingly Pakistan swept Bangladesh 3 0 at home during the May 2025 tour setting up a fascinating rematch on Bangladeshi soil
Final Thoughts
This Pakistan tour of Bangladesh is more than just a tri series—it’s a stage for new talent emerging strategies and crucial momentum ahead of upcoming global tournaments. Fans can expect competitive cricket exciting fantasy contests and accessible viewing options especially via Sports Central’s YouTube stream.
Grab your fantasy tickets settle in by 5:30 PM IST from July 20 to 24 2025 and watch as these two cricketing nations battle for bragging rights and series supremacy .