Pakistan Confirm Three-Match T20I Series Against Bangladesh in Lahore

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have confirmed a revised three-match T20I series to be held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from May 28 to June 1, marking Bangladesh's return to Pakistan for a T20 series after over five years. Originally planned as a five-match series starting May 25 with games in Faisalabad and Lahore, the tour was shortened and consolidated to a single venue due to logistical, security concerns, and disruptions caused by rising India-Pakistan tensions and the mid-season suspension of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Bangladesh is scheduled to arrive in Lahore on May 25, with training sessions before the first match, and will be led by newly appointed T20I captain Litton Das, with Mahedi Hasan as vice-captain. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi played a key role in negotiating the tour’s continuation through meetings with BCB officials, ensuring the series would proceed despite earlier uncertainties and hesitation within the Bangladesh squad. The changes also reflect ongoing challenges faced by overseas players amid the political tensions impacting cricket schedules and travel in the region. An official announcement from PCB has finalized the schedule with all matches starting at 8:00 pm local time.