Bangladesh vs Pakistan: 1st Test Preview, Playing XI, and Streaming Details
BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2026: Predicted playing XI, pitch report, weather forecast, live streaming details and match timing
The Economic Times
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The Bangladesh national cricket team will face the Pakistan national cricket team in the first Test match of their two-match series at Shere Bangla National Stadium from May 8 to May 12, 2026. Fans can watch the match live on the FanCode app, starting at 9:30 AM IST.
- 01Bangladesh's predicted XI includes captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim.
- 02Pakistan's lineup features captain Shan Masood and star player Babar Azam.
- 03The pitch at Mirpur is expected to favor fast bowlers with its grassy surface.
- 04Weather forecasts indicate mostly cloudy skies with chances of rain interruptions.
- 05The match will not be broadcast on television in India, but will be available on the FanCode app.
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The first Test match between the Bangladesh national cricket team and the Pakistan national cricket team is set to begin on May 8, 2026, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Bangladesh. The match will run until May 12. Bangladesh's predicted playing XI includes Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, while Pakistan's lineup features Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood as captain, and Babar Azam. The pitch is expected to have a green appearance, providing seam movement and bounce, which may benefit fast bowlers during the initial days of the match. The weather forecast suggests mostly cloudy skies with a moderate chance of rain interruptions. Fans in India can catch the live action on the FanCode app, as the match will not be aired on television, starting at 9:30 AM IST.
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