BCB Revises Match Timings to Support Energy-Saving Initiative

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced revised match timings for the upcoming men’s and women’s international fixtures, aligning with the government’s efforts to conserve energy amid ongoing fuel concerns.

The changes will affect the men’s white-ball series between Bangladesh and New Zealand, as well as the women’s T20I series featuring Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Originally scheduled as day-night encounters, all three One Day Internationals (ODIs) in Dhaka and Chattogram will now begin at 11:00 AM local time—three hours earlier than planned. The move is designed to ensure matches conclude before sunset, around 6:30 PM, thereby reducing reliance on floodlights. The BCB estimates this adjustment could save up to four hours of electricity per match.

The men’s T20I series has also been rescheduled. The first two matches, initially set for 6:00 PM starts, will now begin at 2:00 PM, while the third T20I was already slated for an afternoon start. All matches are expected to conclude by approximately 5:10 PM.

Similarly, the women’s T20I series in Sylhet—scheduled for April 28 and 30, and May 2—will now start at 1:30 PM instead of the previously planned evening timings.

In an official statement, the BCB said the decision was taken to “make maximum use of daylight” and contribute to the national energy-saving initiative.

The men’s ODI series will begin with the first two matches in Dhaka on April 17 and 20, followed by the third in Chattogram on April 23. The T20Is will be played in Chattogram on April 27 and 29, before concluding in Dhaka on May 2.

Both the New Zealand men’s team and Sri Lanka women’s team are expected to arrive in Bangladesh next week, as the country continues to implement austerity measures in response to the global fuel crisis.