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Bangladesh Tour Pakistan 2026-27 Test ODI T20I Fixtures Decoded

Anjali Iyer 19 May 2026 Updated 19 May 2026 ~6 min read ~1,002 words

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pavilion during a Test

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Bangladesh tour Pakistan for a multi-format series from October 28 to November 28, 2026, with two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The series is part of the 2025-27 WTC cycle for both nations and one of the few neutral-window assignments where both sides have full-strength availability outside the IPL and BBL windows. Here is the full day-by-day schedule, venue tactical notes, and broadcast partners by country.

The full schedule

T20I 1: Wednesday October 28 at National Bank Stadium, Karachi. Start time 7:00 pm Pakistan Standard Time. Day-night T20I.

T20I 2: Friday October 30 at National Bank Stadium, Karachi. Same format.

T20I 3: Sunday November 1 at National Bank Stadium, Karachi. Series finale. Same format.

ODI 1: Wednesday November 4 at Multan Cricket Stadium. Start time 2:30 pm PST. Day-night ODI.

ODI 2: Friday November 6 at Multan Cricket Stadium. Same format.

ODI 3: Sunday November 8 at Multan Cricket Stadium. Series finale. Same format.

Test 1: Friday November 13 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Day 1 start 10:00 am PST. Five-day Test.

Test 2: Saturday November 21 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Day 1 start 10:00 am PST. Five-day Test. Reserve day November 26.

Note: both Tests at Rawalpindi reflects the PCB's 2026 venue-rotation policy that consolidates Test matches at one venue per series for pitch-management efficiency. The previous Multan/Karachi alternation has been replaced by single-venue Test stretches.

Venue tactical notes

National Bank Stadium, Karachi: medium-pace T20I venue. Boundaries are full international standard. Pacers swing the new ball under floodlights; spinners take overs from over 12 onward. T20I scoring 175-200 range.

Multan Cricket Stadium: ODI scoring averages 260-300 in recent fixtures. Pitch is flat in the first 30 overs but turns slightly in the second half. Spin from over 30 is the wicket-taking phase.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: the most pace-friendly Test venue in Pakistan. Both Tests at Rawalpindi means batting collapses are possible on days 1 and 4. The November weather brings cool morning conditions that aid swing.

Broadcast in major markets

In Pakistan: Ten Sports and PTV Sports carry all eight matches.

In Bangladesh: T Sports terrestrial carries all eight. GTV digital app carries highlights.

In India: Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar carry all eight (separate from the BCCI India series broadcast deals; this is a non-India series with global rights from PCB).

In UK: Sky Sports Cricket. Start times in BST: T20Is at 3:00 pm; ODIs at 10:30 am; Test day 1 at 6:00 am.

In Australia: Fox Cricket and Kayo. Start times in AEST: T20Is at 1:00 am; ODIs at 8:30 pm previous day; Test day 1 at 4:00 pm.

In USA: Willow TV. Start times in ET: T20Is at 10:00 am; ODIs at 5:30 am; Test day 1 at 1:00 am.

In UAE: Cricbuzz Live and Dubai Sports. Start times in GST: T20Is at 6:00 pm; ODIs at 1:30 pm; Test day 1 at 9:00 am.

Tickets and availability

The PCB released tickets for the series on July 20, 2026, on the standard PCB fan portal. T20I prices PKR 800-3,500 (standard to premium). ODI prices PKR 600-2,500. Test prices PKR 400-1,800 per day (full match passes available).

Karachi T20Is have sold approximately 60% across all three matches. Multan ODIs have sold approximately 70%. Rawalpindi Tests have sold approximately 50% (Test ticket demand is structurally lower in Pakistan).

International fans require Pakistan visa (eVisa available 21 days before travel for most nationalities including India, UK, USA, Australia, Bangladesh). Fan visa processing typically 5-7 working days. The PCB has an established international fan facilitation program for ticket purchases and ground access.

What to expect tactically

Bangladesh have invested in pace bowling for this tour. Mustafizur Rahman (cutters and slower-ball variations), Taskin Ahmed (fast, capable of bouncing on Pakistan tracks), and Hasan Mahmud (the emerging right-arm pacer) carry the new ball. Najmul Hossain Shanto is the captain across formats. The middle order rebuilds around Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah Riyad's ongoing involvement.

Pakistan's lead bowler is Shaheen Afridi in white-ball and Naseem Shah in Tests. Shan Masood captains the Test side; Babar Azam holds the white-ball captaincy (the Test captaincy review covered in our separate piece). Mohammad Rizwan is the wicketkeeper-batter who anchors most innings.

What it means

Bangladesh have not won a Test series in Pakistan since 2003. The 2026 series is their best window in two decades. The white-ball series before the Tests is the form-builder. The Rawalpindi double-Test is the marquee challenge. Travel logistics for fans are straightforward via Pakistan's eVisa system. Plan around the Multan ODI window for the broadest fan-friendly viewing. The series is a 30-day commitment that defines both teams' 2026-27 winter.