Pakistan skipper won the toss and elected to bowl first in the first cricket test against Bangladesh being played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
from May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local time.
The series is part of the 2026 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Players news:
Pakistan: Babar Azam is missing from the first Test due to an injury sustained during his record-breaking PSL 2026 campaign. Pakistan has handed debuts to young talents like Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal to fill the gaps in the senior lineup.
Bangladesh: Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was a doubt leading into the game due to a hamstring issue, but is leading the side and currently anchoring the innings. Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain both return to the Test pace attack after nearly two years.
How to Watch Pak vs Ban TV 1st Test & Live Streaming
In India, There is no live telecast available on TV. However, fans can catch the live action via streaming on the FanCode app and website.
In Bangladesh, GTV and T Sports are the primary broadcasters with live streams available on the Tapmad website and App
In Pakistan, PTV Sports and Ten Sports provide live coverage with live streaming on the Tamasha website and app.
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Weather & Pitch Report
The weather in Dhaka is expected to remain clear and humid throughout the five days.
The pitch at the Shere Bangla Stadium is traditionally known to favor spinners as the match progresses, though Pakistan’s decision to bowl first indicates they are looking to exploit early moisture with Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali.
Playing XI
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Ebadot Hossain.
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Azan Awais, Abdullah Fazal, Shan Masood(c), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Abbas.
