The Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025 will kick off with a charged T20I battle on May 28 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. To be played at 8:30 PM IST (3:00 PM GMT), the encounter is the opening match for both teams as they eye the upcoming T20 World Cup later in the year.

Both sides will be eager to try out their combinations, offer playing chances to fresh faces, and gain initial momentum on the world stage. With a mix of veteran campaigners and young hopefuls, there can be an expectation of a thrilling and combative contest.

Likely Pakistan Playing XI:

• Saim Ayub
• Fakhar Zaman
• Sahibzada Farhan (WK)
• Salman Agha (Captain)
• Hussain Talat
• Shadab Khan
• Faheem Ashraf
• Mohammad Wasim Jr
• Haris Rauf
• Naseem Shah
• Abrar Ahmed

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Pakistan comes into this series with a strong and well-balanced squad. With opener batsmen Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub as power-hitters and a potent pace bowling attack led by Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, the team appears poised to produce good performances. Middle overs are covered by all-rounder players Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf, so the team is well placed for the T20 format.

Potential Bangladesh Playing XI:

• Litton Das (Captain & WK)
• Tanzid Hasan
• Najmul Hossain Shanto
• Towhid Hridoy
• Soumya Sarkar
• Shamim Hossain
• Mahedi Hasan
• Shoriful Islam
• Hasan Mahmud
• Rishad Hossain
• Tanvir Islam 

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Filling out a young team that is brimming with explosive batters and versatile bowlers under the tutelage of the well-established Litton Das, Bangladesh is two-pronged. Players like Towhid Hridoy and Shanto are expected to shape and anchor innings—especially since deep down the order there will be all-rounders such as Mahedi Hasan to fall back on. Their bowling corps may be young, but they have the potential to test the limits of the big hitters dominated by Pakistan. 

With both sides having their eyes set on the World Cup, this match will be more than just a bilateral clash—it’s a trial ground for future stars and a chance to find winning combinations. Expect fireworks in Lahore as two exciting T20 outfits face off in what promises to be a thrilling start to the series.

The much-anticipated Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2025 begins with the 1st T20I on May 28 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with the match scheduled to start at 8:30 PM IST (3:00 PM GMT). Both teams are preparing for this series as part of their build-up to the T20 World Cup later this year, making it a key opportunity for players to cement their spots and gain form.

Pakistan has revealed a balanced squad with elite explosive batters, strong all-rounders, and an exciting bowling attack under the captaincy of Salman Agha. With experienced players like Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Fakhar Zaman and emerging players like Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan has a real chance to claim victory in the home series. The unpredictability of the Men in Green and their style of play is exciting in T20 cricket, so the hope would be that they come out firing and put together their combinations well ahead of global competition.

Probable Pakistan Playing XI:

• Saim Ayub
• Fakhar Zaman
• Mohammad Haris (WK)
• Salman Agha (Captain)
• Hussain Talat
• Shadab Khan
• Faheem Ashraf
• Mohammad Wasim Jr
• Haris Rauf
• Naseem Shah
• Abrar Ahmed

Also read: BAN vs PAK 1st T20I: Bangladesh’s Probable Playing XI

Pakistan begins their T20I series against Bangladesh with a balanced squad led by Salman Agha, aiming to build momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup.