PAK vs BAN Live Streaming, 1st T20I: A fresh chapter of international T20 cricket unfolds in Lahore as Pakistan takes on Bangladesh in a high-stakes three-match T20I series.
The series opener at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium on 28 May promises a showcase of youthful exuberance and redemption arcs, as both nations gear up with experimental line-ups in a transitional phase leading to the 2026 T20 World Cup.

With a new captain at the helm, Agha Salman will lead a Pakistan side undergoing a massive reset. Key names like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi have been rested or omitted, making way for fringe players and young guns to shine. On the other side, Litton Das captains a depleted but determined Bangladesh unit, missing some of their stalwarts due to injuries and workload management.
Due to the continued diplomatic fallout from Operation Sindoor, Indian broadcasters have refrained from airing Pakistan cricket content, which includes this T20I series.
Lahore is expected to host a warm evening, with clear skies and dry conditions perfect for a full 20-over contest. The Gaddafi Stadium pitch is known for its batting friendliness, but early swing with the new ball could aid pacers. Spinners may come into play during the middle overs as the surface slows down.
This series marks the beginning of a rebuilding era for Pakistan under the stewardship of Salman Ali Agha. Following a 4-1 T20I series loss to New Zealand earlier this year, the Men in Green are keen to reset their campaign with young talents like Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, and Naseem Shah taking centre stage. Naseem’s return adds firepower to a pace attack already featuring Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, are fresh from a surprising 2-1 series defeat to the UAE. Led by Litton Das and guided by new bowling coach Shaun Tait, the visitors are hoping to find form through youngsters like Tanzid Hasan and Rishad Hossain. The absence of Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed presents both a challenge and an opportunity for the Tigers.
Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub.
Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam.