Cricket fans are in for a treat as Bangladesh and Pakistan are in discussions for an exciting white-ball series in mid-2025. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are currently negotiating to finalize the schedule, with the series expected to take place in July or August. If everything goes as planned, the two teams will play three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Talks Underway for the Series:
According to reports, a BCB official has confirmed that discussions with the PCB are ongoing, but an official announcement has not been made yet. Both cricket boards are optimistic about the series and see it as a great opportunity to strengthen their cricketing ties. The idea of this series gained momentum during a recent meeting between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and BCB President Faruque Ahmed in Dubai. The meeting took place during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, where Pakistan and Bangladesh are scheduled to face each other.
Packed Cricket Schedule for Both Teams:
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have a busy cricket calendar in 2025. Bangladesh is already set to visit Pakistan in May for three ODIs and three T20Is under the ICC’s Future Tours Programme (FTP). The proposed new series in Bangladesh will further extend their international commitments.
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Bangladesh’s schedule is packed with action, as they will also play a two-Test series in Zimbabwe in mid-April. This will be followed by another series against Sri Lanka in June and July, featuring two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. Later, in August and September, Bangladesh will host India for a similar multi-format series.
Pakistan, on the other hand, is gearing up for matches against New Zealand in March and April after the Champions Trophy. Then, starting from July 31, they will take on the West Indies at home. With such a busy schedule, the addition of this new series in Bangladesh will give players more exposure and fans more thrilling cricket to enjoy.
Strengthening Cricketing Bonds:
The potential series between Pakistan and Bangladesh reflects the growing collaboration between the two nations in international cricket. It will provide both teams with an opportunity to test new players and build strong squads for future tournaments. As cricket boards continue to work on finalizing the details, fans can look forward to another exciting battle between these two competitive teams.
If everything goes as expected, cricket lovers will witness a thrilling white-ball contest between Pakistan and Bangladesh in mid-2025. Stay tuned for more updates on the official confirmation of the series.
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