Cox’s Bazar: Young cricket talents from Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to showcase their skills as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Women’s U19 World Cup 2027. The two nations will face off in a five-match T20 series beginning Wednesday, with matches scheduled on December 3, 5, 7, 10, and 12 at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground in Bangladesh.

The series, aimed at nurturing future cricket stars, will see Pakistan’s Eman Naseer and Bangladesh’s Sadia Islam leading their respective teams. Matches will commence at 12:30 p.m. Pakistan Standard Time, with the toss taking place half an hour earlier. Enthusiasts can catch the action live on the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s YouTube channel.

Pakistan’s team, having arrived in Bangladesh early Sunday, engaged in two training sessions at the venue. Prior to their arrival, they underwent a two-week intensive training camp at Karachi’s Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre. The squad includes debutants Eman, Raahima Syed, Aqsa Habib, Ayesha Riaz, and Barirah Saif, alongside players with previous international exposure.

Eman Naseer, speaking to PCB Digital, expressed confidence in her team’s balanced combination of pacers and spinners. She emphasized her readiness to embrace the role of captain, highlighting the support from team management and players as integral to her leadership journey.

The 15-member squads have been announced, featuring a mix of promising cricketers eager to make their mark. The series is seen as a crucial phase in the development of young talent as both nations look towards the 2027 World Cup.

The schedule for the T20 series is as follows:

– 1st T20: December 3

– 2nd T20: December 5

– 3rd T20: December 7

– 4th T20: December 10

– 5th T20: December 12

The matches will unfold at Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground, marking a significant step in the journey of these young athletes on the international stage.