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NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score Updates 1st T20I
PAK vs BAN Live Score 1st T20I: Two out-of-form T20I sides look to turn the corner as Pakistan host Bangladesh in Lahore for a three-game series. Pakistan begin yet another new era with Kiwi Mike Hesson on board as head coach of the white-ball side. Salman Ali Agha continues to lead the side with former captain Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi all missing from the scene for this three-match rubber. Bangladesh too have a new captain in Litton Das after Najmul Hossain Shanto decided to step down from his duties. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be his deputy for the games at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium (Live Scorecard) PAK vs BAN 1st T20I Live ! Done and dusted with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to get the action underway! ! We are just a few minutes away from the action to begin in Lahore, but before that, both sets of players have lined up for the national anthems. It will be Bangladesh's first, followed by the national anthem of Pakistan. ! Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (C), Tawhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Jaker Ali (WK), Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam. ! Pakistan (Playing XI) - Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (WK), Salman Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed. ! The skipper of Bangladesh, Litton Das, says that in the last series they played well, but didn't win it. Adds that it's a new game, so you have to play well in this series. Mentions that he knows his bowler's strength, and he backs them. Adds that it's a good opportunity for the youngsters to do well who will be replacing the senior players in this series. Shares that they do not mind bowling first on this wicket. ! The capitan of Pakistan, Salman Agha, says they will try to score above par and put pressure on the opposition. Adds it is a good wicket and that they want to put some runs on the board. On Pakistan's way forward in the T20I format, he says the 16 player squad that is selected is in a good form and had a good PSL season. Says when you're representing the country, you can have the recognition. On his performance, he says his goal will be to contribute for his side. ! TOSS - Pakistan have won the toss and elected to BAT first. ! On the other hand, Litton Das' tenure as T20I captain of Bangladesh didn't start well, as they suffered a setback against UAE after losing the series by 2-1. Their squad is packed with exciting players, like Hasan Mahmud, Tanzid Hasan, and Parvez Hossain Emon. But there are some injury concerns in the team, as Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Soumya Sarkar are all sidelined due to injuries, and Nahid Rana opted out of the tour. With talented stars on both sides, a close contest is expected. Stay tuned for toss and team updates. ! Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, will begin yet another new era as Mike Hesson has been appointed the white-ball coach. The home team are heading into this series after suffering a 4-1 series loss against New Zealand. Salman's leadership and experience will be crucial as they take on Bangladesh. The Pakistan squad will be without Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi as they are looking to build a squad for next year's T20 World Cup. There might be some big names missing from the squad, but there are the likes of Hasan Ali, Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz, and Abrar Ahmed, who are coming off a brilliant season of PSL 2025. ! Hello and welcome to all the cricket enthusiasts. Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to clash in the first T20I of their three-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. It was originally scheduled to consist of three ODIs and an equal number of T20Is, however, it was cut short to five T20I matches when the PSL invaded its window and scrapped the two games in Faisalabad, and eventually scheduled for five T20I matches, the series was shortened to a three-match T20I series. ! ... MATCH DAY ... ! The three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is about to start with Pakistan taking on Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. All three matches in this series will be played at the same venue. Talking about the hosts, they will start their preparation for the next year's T20 World Cup under the newly appointed coach Mike Hession, with some young players included in the squad. Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, came into this series after losing their previous T20I series by 4-1 against New Zealand, so they will be itching to make a comeback. The Pakistan team will be without Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi as they are looking to build a new squad, and that's why they have given a chance to the players who performed well in the recently concluded PSL! While talking about Bangladesh, led by Litton Das, they also suffered a setback in the recently concluded series against UAE, where they lost the series 2-1, and they will be keen to bounce back. However, they will also be without key players like Soumya Sarkar, Mustafizur Rahman, and Taskin Ahmed. Skipper Litton Das will lead from the front with the bat, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tawhid Hridoy, and Jaker Ali add firepower in the batting, with Mahedi Hasan bringing stability to the squad with his all-round skills. While on the bowling front, in the absence of frontline pacers, Shoriful Islam's experience will be key for them, and he will be supported by the likes of Tanzim Hasan Shakib, Tanvir Islam, and Rishad Hossain. A cracking contest is on the cards as both sides look to find answers from their previous series.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Salman Ali Agha states Pakistan to play 'fearless, not careless' cricket
Pakistan's T20I captain Agha Salman has committed to a bold playing style ahead of the three-match series against Bangladesh, stressing a 'fearless, not careless' mindset as the national side builds toward the T20 World Cup. Addressing the media at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore ahead of the first T20I on Tuesday, Salman explained Pakistan's evolving approach in the shortest format. 'It's not just Islamabad United's style. All over the world, teams are adopting attacking cricket. We're doing the same—fearless, but not careless,' Salman said. He recognised Bangladesh as a skilled opponent and identified captain Litton Das as a key threat. 'Litton Das will be a prize wicket for us. We'll look to limit his scoring,' he noted. Pakistan has made eight changes to the squad that toured New Zealand earlier this year. Salman said the adjustments are aimed at building depth for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. 'Based on Sri Lankan conditions, we're forming a core group of 20 to 25 players. It gives us options if injuries happen and helps us find the best XI,' the 31-year-old added. Hasan Nawaz, Player of the Tournament in HBL PSL 10, is among the fresh faces. Salman explained Nawaz's role would remain in the middle order. 'He performed well there in the PSL, so there's no need for him to open.' Pakistan holds a dominant record over Bangladesh in T20Is, with 16 wins from 19 encounters. The remaining three-match series will also be played in Lahore, with fixtures scheduled for 30 May and 1 June. Pakistan squad for Bangladesh T20Is: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper), Saim Ayub. Pakistan-Bangladesh T20I series schedule: 28 May – 1st T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 30 May – 2nd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 1 June – 3rd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Arab News
4 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Pakistan and Bangladesh begin T20I series today
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan are all set to take on Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series commencing from today, Wednesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement. The second T20I will be held on Friday, May 30, while the third and final T20I of the series is scheduled on June 1. Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan, while Litton Das will captain Bangladesh. All three T20Is will be played at Lahore's Qaddafi Stadium, which will host its first T20I series after going through a complete renovation earlier this year. 'The boys are doing well as a unit. A lot of our players are coming off strong performances in the HBL PSL X, which is one of the most competitive T20 tournaments in the world. That form and momentum are something we are hoping to carry into this series,' Agha was quoted as saying in a PCB statement. 'Bangladesh are a quality side with talented players and we are expecting a good challenge from them. I believe fans are in for some thrilling cricket over the next few days.' Das, the Bangladesh captain, said his team was 'focused and understands the challenge Pakistan poses, especially in their home conditions.' 'This series is a great opportunity for every player to step up. We are trying a few combinations in the build-up to the T20 World Cup next year and this tour is a valuable part of that process,' the PCB statement quoted Das as saying. The 2009 world champions Pakistan have endured a significant downturn in the last 12 months and crashed out in the first round of the World Cup in 2024. They have won only three of their last 13 T20Is, two against minnows Zimbabwe, and slumped to eighth in the T20I rankings. With a new head coach in New Zealand's Mike Hesson they are looking to younger players with the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka just eight months away. Star batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, have all been axed. Salman Agha will lead the side, having lost a series in New Zealand 4-1 two months ago. Bangladesh, ranked ninth, are in the same boat. They have won just four of their last 12 T20Is and lost series against lower-ranked United States (2024) and United Arab Emirates earlier this month. They also have a new coach in West Indian Phil Simmons, who will be missing senior players including Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim, all either fully retired or from the T20Is. Frontline fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman are nursing injuries while new pace sensation Nahid Rana withdrew from the tour over security fears following the cross-border conflict between India and Pakistan. With inputs from AFP
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak-Bangladesh T20Is begin today
Pakistan team practise at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore ahead of first T20I on Wednesday. Photo: PCB Listen to article Pakistan are all set to take on Bangladesh in the three-match T20I series commencing from Wednesday, 28 May. The second T20I will be held on Friday, 30 May, while the third and final T20I of the series is scheduled on 1 June. All three T20Is will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, which will host its first T20I series after going through a complete renovation earlier this year. The T20Is will begin at 8pm, with the toss taking place at 7.30pm local time. Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan, while Litton Das to captain Bangladesh. Both sides had their first training session at the Gaddafi Stadium under lights on Monday evening, while they will undergo another training session on Tuesday evening to get themselves ready for the series. On head to head in Pakistan, both sides have featured in four T20Is with Bangladesh touring Pakistan for T20I in 2020. Pakistan have won three T20Is, while one match was washed out. Overall in five bilateral series, Pakistan have edged out Bangladesh four times with the visitor's only win coming in 2015. Earlier, Mike Hesson was appointed Pakistan's white-ball coach, while Salman Ali Agha, who has so far led the team in nine T20Is, will continue to the skipper of the side. Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan captain: "We had a very productive practice session yesterday and the boys are doing well as a unit. A lot of our players are coming off strong performances in the HBL PSL X, which is one of the most competitive T20 tournaments in the world. That form and momentum are something we are hoping to carry into this series. "Bangladesh are a quality side with talented players and we are expecting a good challenge from them. I believe fans are in for some thrilling cricket over the next few days. "I would like to urge fans to turn up in big numbers and support not just us, but the spirit of the game." Litton Das, Bangladesh captain: "We have had a good training session and we are familiar with the conditions here. The players are looking forward to the series. Everyone is focused and understands the challenge Pakistan poses, especially in their home conditions. "This series is a great opportunity for every player to step up. We are trying a few combinations in the build-up to the T20 World Cup next year and this tour is a valuable part of that process." The Pakistan Cricket Board has unveiled the five-member commentary panel for the series. Former Test captains Aamir Sohail and Ramiz Raja, Test cricketer Bazid Khan and former Bangladesh international cricketer Athar Ali Khan alongside Mike Haysman. Zainab Abbas will be the series presenter. The T20I matches will be broadcast live on A Sports and Ten Sports in Pakistan, while the matches will be live-stream on Tamasha and Tapmad within Pakistan. 24 full High-Definition cameras will beam live action around the globe through PCB's broadcast partners. For international viewers, Cricbuzz (Middle-East and North Africa), TSports (Bangladesh), Tapmad (Bangladesh), ARY (UK), Dialog (Sri Lanka), Super Sports (Africa) and Willow TV (North America) will broadcast matches internationally. The tickets for the series have been put on sale to fans from 25 May onwards at TCS Express Centres (infographic attached). To encourage fans to come to the ground, affordable prices have been set for the matches with general enclosures tickets available from PKR 200, while Gallery tickets are available at PKR 2,000.
Express Tribune
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Bangladesh tour of Pakistan confirmed
Bangladesh were initially scheduled to play five T20Is in Lahore and Faisalabad. Photo: AFP/File The Bangladesh cricket team's tour of Pakistan has been confirmed on Tuesday, ending uncertainty surrounding the series. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), now three T20Is, all in Lahore, will be player instead of five which were initally scheduled, with the dates to be announced soon. The confirmation came after an extended meeting between PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chairman Nazmul Abedeen and President Farooq Ahmed. Following the successful talks, both boards agreed to move forward with the series despite earlier concerns. The three-match T20I series will mark an important step in cricketing relations between the two nations. PCB chairman expressed his gratitude to the BCB leadership for finalising the tour and reaffirming their commitment to bilateral cricket. Bangladesh will be led by experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das, who was officially appointed as the T20I captain earlier this year after Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down. Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan has been named vice-captain for both the UAE and Pakistan tour. It is pertinent to mention that the series had faced uncertainty due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, as well as the mid-season postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Originally, Bangladesh was scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on May 21 in two groups, with a five-match T20I series set to begin on May 25 in Faisalabad. However, logistical adjustments and security considerations have now led to a revised three-match series, all to be hosted in Lahore. Bangladesh squad for T20Is in UAE and Pakistan: Litton Das (captain), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (vice-capt), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam Tentative schedule 27 May – 1st T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – 8:00 PM 29 May – 2nd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – 8:00 PM 31 May – 3rd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – 8:00 PM ICC meeting The International Cricket Council's (ICC) annual conference is scheduled to take place from July 17 to 20 in Singapore, with significant decisions expected on various matters concerning the future of the game. The meeting will be chaired for the first time by ICC chairman Jay Shah, who recently took over the role. This year's conference is expected to see some pivotal discussions and possible changes to the sport's playing conditions and administrative frameworks. One of the main items on the agenda is the review of several recent recommendations made by the ICC Cricket Committee, led by former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. Among the most notable proposals is a change to the current One-Day International (ODI) playing conditions, suggesting the use of a single ball from the 25th over onward. This move is intended to revive the art of reverse swing, which has diminished under the existing two-ball rule. In addition, the conference will deliberate on the introduction of in-game clocks in Test cricket to enforce the completion of 90 overs per day. The system would be modeled after the over-rate regulation seen in white-ball formats, where a strict 60-second interval is maintained between overs. Another important proposal expected to be discussed involves the restructuring of the U-19 Men's World Cup. The ICC is considering transitioning the tournament from its traditional 50-over format to the T20 format, bringing it in line with the recently introduced U-19 Women's World Cup. This year's annual gathering will also feature elections to the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC), where three representatives from ICC Associate Members will be chosen. The electoral process will be conducted by a voting college consisting of 45 Associate Members, and the new appointees will serve a two-year term. While these proposals have been acknowledged, there has been no indication that the ICC Board has formally addressed them, and sources believe the likelihood of acceptance remains slim due to a lack of backing from major full member boards.
