How to watch BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026 from Pakistan: TV channel, live stream and start time details

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test 2026 begins on May 8 at Dhaka.
• The game forms part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship period.
• Pakistan are on tour of Bangladesh for a two-match Test series.

Start date of BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test 2026 begins on Friday, May 8, 2026.

This series is being played under the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), in which Bangladesh is ranked eighth among nine countries. As for Pakistan, it currently stands fifth following a 1-1 tie with South Africa at home in last year's series.

In the previous series between the two teams in Test cricket, Bangladesh emerged victorious, taking 2-0 against Pakistan in October 2024.

As both teams try to secure points in the WTC from the very beginning, the BAN vs PAK 1st Test match will be crucial for the series.

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Start time of BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026 in Pakistan

The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test match will begin at the following times in Pakistan and local time (BST)* across the five scheduled days:

Fans can tune in at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time for the toss.

*BST - Bangladesh Standard Time

Venue for BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026

The Bangladesh vs. Pakistan 1st Test match will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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How to watch BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026 from Pakistan

Here's how fans in Pakistan can watch the Bangladesh vs. Pakistan 1st Test match live:

• TV channel: PTV Sports
• Live stream: Tapmad

In Pakistan, fans can catch the live telecast on PTV Sports, with live streaming available on Tapmad.

How to watch BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026 from Bangladesh

• TV channel: T Sports, Nagorik TV
• Live stream: Tapmad

In Bangladesh, fans can watch Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test 2026 live on T Sports and Nagorik TV, while live streaming will be available on Tapmad.

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How to watch BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026 from India

• TV channel: NA
• Live stream: FanCode

In India, the Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test series 2026 is not available on traditional TV, but fans can live stream the action on FanCode app and website.

BAN vs PAK 2026 Test series schedule

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