BAN vs PAK Live streaming details, when & how to watch 1st Test of Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026
The 1st BAN vs PAK Test will begin on May 8 at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
After a lot of white-ball cricket, Test cricket returns as Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to clash in a two-match series. The Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 will be part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
The first test will commence on May 8 at Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. Pakistan will be led by Shan Masood, while key members like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi are part of the squad. Four uncapped players have also been added to Pakistan’s squad.
They are currently ranked fifth in the ICC WTC rankings after drawing a test series 1-1 against South Africa at home last year. They have a win percentage of 50.0.
Bangladesh will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto and will heavily depend upon spinners like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam to dominate at home conditions.
Bangladesh are placed in the ninth spot in the ICC WTC points table with a win percentage of 16.67. Last year, they lost a test match against Sri Lanka, while one game ended in a draw. Here are the live telecast, live streaming, and match details for BAN vs PAK 1st test.
BAN vs PAK: Head-to-Head Record in Tests
- Matches Played: 15
- Bangladesh (Won): 2
- Pakistan (Won): 12
- Draw: 1
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 – BAN vs PAK 1st test, 8th May, Friday – 12th May, Tuesday | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 9:30 AM IST
- Match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st test, Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026
- Match Date: May 8-12, 2026 (Friday-Tuesday)
- Time: 9:30 A.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 4:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
When to watch BAN vs PAK 1st test? Timing details
The 1st Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan will kick off on May 8 (Friday). This contest will be live from Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka and will start at 9:30 AM IST.
In Bangladesh, the game will start at 10:00 AM, while in Pakistan, it will kick-start at 9:00 AM. The toss is scheduled to take place 30 minutes ahead of the start of the encounter.
Toss Timing – 9:00 AM IST / 3:30 AM GMT / 9:30 AM local time/ 8:30 AM PKT
How to watch BAN vs PAK 1st test in India?
The live telecast of the match will not be available in India. The live streaming will be available on FanCode.
How to watch BAN vs PAK 1st test in Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh, the coverage of the match will be presented by T Sports and Nagorik TV. The live streaming will be available on Tapmad.
How to watch BAN vs PAK 1st test in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, PTV Sports will provide the live telecast while Tamasha will present the live streaming of the match.
Where to watch BAN vs PAK 1st test? Country-wise TV, live streaming details
India: FanCodePakistan: PTV Sports, TamashaBangladesh: T Sports, Nagorik TV/ TapmadEngland: Premier SportsIreland: Premier SportsAustralia: FOX Cricket/ Kayo SportsMiddle East: CricbuzzUSA: Willow TVCanada: Willow TVNew Zealand: Sky NZSri Lanka: Dialog & PEO TV
Where will PAK vs BAN 1st test begin?
The PAK vs BAN 1st test will start on May 8 at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Where to watch live telecast and streaming of the BAN vs PAK test series in India?
The live telecast will not be available in India. FanCode will present the live streaming.
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