LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is gearing up to unveil the national squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, set to be played in Dhaka from July 20 to 24, 2025, sources confirmed earlier this week.
📋 No Major Changes Expected—Sufiyan Muqeem Tipped for Inclusion
While significant changes are not anticipated, an emerging name could catch the spotlight. Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem is likely to be the surprise inclusion in the touring squad, which is expected to be revealed later this week.
🏏 Key Players Still Unavailable
Regular starters Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi—who were rested during the previous home series against Bangladesh—remain out of contention for now, with no confirmed timeline for their return.
🏟 Training Camp Details
In preparation for the tour, Pakistan’s T20 squad will begin a training camp at National Bank Stadium, Karachi starting July 7.
📅 Match Schedule for Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I Series 2025
All matches will be hosted at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, with each T20I scheduled to begin at 6 PM local time (5 PM PST):
Date Match Venue
July 16 Arrival Pakistan team lands in Dhaka
July 20 1st T20I Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka
July 22 2nd T20I Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka
July 24 3rd T20I Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka
🔁 Recap of Previous Series: Pakistan’s Dominance
The last time these two teams met in a T20I series (May 2025), Pakistan completed a 3-0 whitewash on home soil:
– 1st T20I: Pakistan won by 37 runs after posting 201/6.
– 2nd T20I: Bangladesh restricted to 144 while chasing 201, sealing a 57-run win.
– 3rd T20I: Despite a strong 50+ from Parvez Hossain Emon, Pakistan chased down 197 comfortably, thanks to a thrilling century by Mohammad Haris.
🧠 What to Watch Out For
With a new combination likely in play and rising stars such as Sufiyan Muqeem stepping up, fans can expect exciting cricket action and team experimentation as Pakistan builds towards future international competitions.