The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the panel of match officials for the upcoming three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, with Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle appointed as the match referee for all three fixtures.
Madugalle, a respected figure in international cricket and a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, brings vast experience to the role, having officiated 804 international matches—the most by any match referee across formats. The Sri Lankan also recently oversaw seven matches during PSL X, underlining his continued involvement in top-tier cricket.
The T20I series, scheduled to be held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from May 28 to June 1, will also feature a blend of Pakistan’s top umpiring talent, drawn from both the ICC Elite Panel and the PCB’s International Panel.
Match Officials for Pakistan-Bangladesh Series:
1st T20I – May 28
On-field umpires: Asif Yaqoob and Rashid Riaz
Third umpire: Ahsan Raza (ICC Elite Panel)
Fourth umpire: Faisal Khan Afridi
2nd T20I – May 30
On-field umpires: Rashid Riaz and Faisal Khan Afridi
Third umpire: Ahsan Raza
Fourth umpire: Asif Yaqoob
3rd T20I – June 1
On-field umpires: Ahsan Raza and Asif Yaqoob
Third umpire: Faisal Khan Afridi
Fourth umpire: Rashid Riaz
The appointments reflect the PCB’s commitment to maintaining high officiating standards and offering consistent exposure to its top umpires on the international stage.
Pakistan will be led by Salman Ali Agha, while Litton Das will captain Bangladesh in a series that serves as vital preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next year and potentially the Asia Cup later this year. All three matches will be played under lights in Lahore.
