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In a strategic shift, Bangladesh and Pakistan have scrapped the planned ODIs from their upcoming May 2025 series, opting instead for a five-match T20I series. This change aims to fine-tune both teams’ preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and the T20-format Asia Cup 2025.
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Revised Schedule & Strategic Planning
Originally, Bangladesh was scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is in Pakistan as part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP). However, after discussions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the series will now feature only T20Is.
“We have decided to play T20Is instead of ODIs in the upcoming tour of Pakistan as we are planning to start our preparation for the next T20 World Cup as well as the Asia Cup through that series,” a BCB official told Cricbuzz.
Additionally, as part of the revised agreement, Pakistan will tour Bangladesh in July 2025 for a separate three-match T20I series.
Bangladesh-Pakistan T20I Schedule
Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh (July 2025)
📍 Venue: Dhaka
📅 Match Dates:
- 1st T20I – July 20
- 2nd T20I – July 22
- 3rd T20I – July 24
This series will serve as Pakistan’s final T20I assignment before their West Indies tour.
Pakistan’s Current Commitments
Currently, Pakistan is engaged in a five-match T20I and three-match ODI series against New Zealand. After this, their focus will shift to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), running from April 11 to May 18.
With both Bangladesh and Pakistan shifting focus to T20I cricket, fans can expect high-intensity clashes as the teams build towards the T20 World Cup 2026.
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