🏏 India-Bangladesh White-Ball Series Shifted to Sept 2026

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Key Takeaways

1Tour set for Aug 28 arrival, ODIs Sept 1-6, T20Is Sept 9-13.
2Part of Bangladesh's busy 2026 home schedule vs top teams.
3Revives key rivalry with India holding strong historical edge.
4Spin-friendly venues could level playing field.

"Bangladesh's international home schedule for 2026 season includes series against Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia and West Indies besides India"

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has slotted India's postponed white-ball tour for August-September 2026, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is.

BCB's cricket operations head Shahriar Nafees confirmed the rescheduling, with India arriving August 28. ODIs kick off September 1, 3, and 6, followed by T20Is on September 9, 12, and 13—a compact showdown between rivals.

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This series anchors Bangladesh's ambitious 2026 home slate, including clashes with Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia, and West Indies across formats. It revives a bilateral disrupted earlier, fueling fan excitement amid rising regional tensions.

Historically, India dominates these encounters—winning 11 of 15 ODIs and 10 of 13 T20Is in Bangladesh. Yet, the hosts' spin-friendly pitches, like those aiding Shakib Al Hasan's 2015 masterclass, could test a young Indian side post-Rohit-Kohli era.

'The rescheduled series ensures a full international season,' Nafees stated.

Tactically, Bangladesh may lean on emerging pacers like Taskin Ahmed alongside spinners, countering India's batting depth. For India, it's a chance to blood new talent ahead of major events, mirroring their 2023 Bangladesh prep.

This fixture promises high stakes, blending rivalry with format-specific strategies on Dhaka's turning tracks. Expect fireworks as both nations eye momentum.