How to watch BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026 from UAE: TV channel, live stream and start time details originally appeared on Cricket News.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test series 2026, 1st Test begins on May 8 in Dhaka.
- The game will be played in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle 2025-27.
- Bangladesh defeated Pakistan in their previous Test series 2-0 in 2024.
Start date of BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026
Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test match 2026 will start on Friday, May 8, 2026.
The matches will be played as part of the current ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. At present, Bangladesh stands eighth in the nine-nation league table, while Pakistan is ranked fifth after drawing a series 1-1 against South Africa at home earlier.
The last time Bangladesh and Pakistan locked horns in a Test series was in October 2024, during which Bangladesh defeated Pakistan 2-0.
As both nations look to score early points in the ICC WTC, the BAN vs PAK 1st Test match could lay down the foundation for an exciting duel across two Tests.
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Start time of BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026 in UAE
The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test match will begin at the following times in the UAE and local time (BST)*:
| Region | Start Time |
|---|---|
| UAE (GST) | 8:00 a.m. |
| Bangladesh (BST) | 10:00 a.m. |
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 the UAE
Here’s how fans in the UAE can watch the Bangladesh vs. Pakistan 1st Test match live:
- TV channel: CricLife
- Live stream: StarzPlay
In the UAE, fans can watch the match live on TV on CricLife, while live streaming will be available on StarzPlay.
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
| Match | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| BAN vs PAK 1st Test | May 8-12 | Dhaka |
| BAN vs PAK 2nd Test | May 16-20 | Sylhet |
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