The Mike Hesson era will officially begin tonight as international cricket returns to Lahore with Pakistan taking on Bangladesh in the first T20I of a three-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium. After a busy PSL season, fans will finally see their national team back in action, albeit without some of its biggest names.
With Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi sitting out, this series gives Pakistan’s next generation another chance to make their mark ahead of the T20 World Cup next year and the Asia Cup later this year. Both teams come into the series on the back of damaging losses. Pakistan’s last T20I series was a 4-1 hammering at the hands of New Zealand, while Bangladesh comes into the series under pressure, having recently lost to UAE and battling key injuries.
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium has proven to be a bit tricky, as seen in the PSL, and Pakistan’s players, many fresh off that tournament, should adjust more quickly than the visitors.
A Sports, Ten Sports, and PTV Sports will have the broadcasting rights for this series in Pakistan.
For those who prefer the convenience of watching the action from any device, the following platforms offer live streaming of the series.
| Platform | iOS | Play Store | Desktop/Web Link |
| Tamasha | LINK | LINK | LINK |
| Tapmad | LINK | LINK | LINK |
| Region | TV Channel / Platform |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | TSports |
| Bangladesh (Streaming) | Tapmad |
| Middle East & North Africa | Cricbuzz |
| United Kingdom | ARY |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog |
| Africa | SuperSport |
| North America (USA/Canada) | Willow TV |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh is a crucial series for both teams to test depth and build momentum ahead of some important tournaments. Mike Hesson would love to start his tenure with Pakistan with a morale-boosting series win, while Phil Simmons’ Bangladesh would like to arrest their drop in standards.
The stage is set for a thrilling series, and fans are encouraged to join in and support their teams.