On Wednesday, August 21, the Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Test 2024 cricket series will begin in Rawalpindi.
The current ICC ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023–25 includes the forthcoming two-match Test series.
According to the scheduling for the 2024 Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Test, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host both Test matches.
Pakistan has participated in five Test matches during the current WTC cycle and is ranked sixth in the ICC men’s Test team rankings.
Pakistan is ranked sixth in the WTC 2023-25 rankings with a points percentage of 36.66% after two wins and three losses. In the current WTC cycle, they have nine more Test matches planned.
The discharge of fast bowler Aamir Jamal owing to fitness concerns has dealt a severe blow to the Pakistani national cricket squad ahead of the two-match Test series.
Pakistan will once again be led by Shan Masood, with Saud Shakeel serving as his deputy.
In the meantime, Pakistan is anticipated to launch an all-speed onslaught against Bangladesh in the opening Test match.
In Rawalpindi, left-arm pacers Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shehzad, and Mir Hamza may be in the starting lineup.
With left-arm quick Shaheen Afridi and returning quick Naseem Shah expected to lead a fast bowling line that also features Khurram Shehzad and Mir Hamza, Pakistan will launch an all-speed attack against Bangladesh in the opening Test match.
Last time the hosts played, they lost 0–3 to Australia in a three-match Test series in January.
In contrast, the national cricket team of Bangladesh will try to defeat Pakistan in the longest format in their first-ever Test match.
In their six-series bilateral history, Bangladesh has not defeated Pakistan in a Test match since 2001.
Bangladesh, who are now ranked eighth in the ICC men’s Test team rankings, defeated Sri Lanka in their most recent Test series in March. The two-Test home series ended in a 0-2 loss for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is currently in seventh place in the WTC 2023–25 rankings after recording one victory and three defeats.
In the next two-match Test series in Pakistan, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the visitors.
After declaring himself ready for selection last month, star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been added to the team.
Following their respective recovery from injury, right-arm bowler Taskin Ahmed and veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim have both returned to the Test team.
Head-to-head match between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Test cricket
In Test cricket, Pakistan has a strong head-to-head record versus Bangladesh, having won 12 of their 13 meetings thus far. One match resulted in a tie, and Bangladesh has yet to defeat Pakistan in a Test match.
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in a two-match series in Bangladesh in 2021, the last time these two teams faced each other in the longest format.
Where in India can I watch the Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Test 2024 series live?
Ten Sports HD and A Sports HD TV stations in Pakistan will broadcast live coverage of the Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Test 2024 series.
The 2024 Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Test series will be streamed live on ARY ZAP, Tamasha, and Tapmad. However, the PAK vs. BAN Tests in India will not be streamed or televised live.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test 2024 schedule and live match start times
All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)
| Day and Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Wednesday, August 21 – Sunday, August 25 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:30 AM |
| Friday, August 30 – Tuesday, September 3 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:30 AM |
Test teams for Bangladesh vs Pakistan in 2024
Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, and Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper) comprise the Pakistan Test team.
Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed, and Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain) comprise the Bangladesh Test team.
