Bangladesh will take on Pakistan in the 1st ODI of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on March 11. The three-match ODI series comes after the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Both teams will be eager to start the series with a victory. Pakistan had a disappointing campaign in the T20 World Cup and failed to reach the knockout stage. Bangladesh also missed out on the tournament after withdrawing earlier.
Pakistan have made several changes to their ODI squad, introducing new faces for this series. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will look to take advantage of their home conditions.
BAN vs PAK Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026 |
| Match | Bangladesh vs Pakistan – 1st ODI |
| Date | March 11, 2026 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
Match Preview
Bangladesh
Bangladesh will be confident playing at home, where they have traditionally performed well in ODI cricket. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead the side and is expected to play a key all-round role for the team.
The batting lineup includes players like Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Tawhid Hridoy, who have the ability to anchor the innings.
Bangladesh also have a strong bowling attack with Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Tanvir Islam, who can trouble the Pakistan batters on spin-friendly pitches.
Key Strengths
- Strong home record
- Balanced bowling attack
- Experienced top-order batters
Key Concerns
- Middle-order consistency
Pakistan
Pakistan enter the series with a revamped squad after their poor performance in the T20 World Cup. Several senior players have been left out of the ODI team, and some young players have been given opportunities.
Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Pakistan in the series. The team will rely on players like Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, and Sahibzada Farhan to strengthen the batting lineup.
Pakistan’s bowling unit, featuring Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed, could be a major threat if they adapt quickly to the conditions in Dhaka.
Key Strengths
- Quality pace attack
- Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan
Key Concerns
- Inexperienced batting lineup
- Adapting to Bangladesh conditions
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 5 |
| Pakistan | 34 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | W, L, W, W, L |
| Pakistan | W, W, W, W, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Dhaka
Weather
- Temperature: 30–32°C
- Humidity: 45–50%
- Rain chance: 30%
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface early in the innings
- Spinners likely to get assistance later
- Teams chasing have had better success historically
Shere Bangla National Stadium ODI Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 142 |
| Bat First Wins | 63 |
| Bat Second Wins | 75 |
| No Result | 4 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 218 |
| Highest Score | 370/4 |
| Lowest Score | 58 |
Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh
- Saif Hassan
- Soumya Sarkar
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Tawhid Hridoy
- Litton Das
- Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c)
- Rishad Hossain
- Tanvir Islam
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Taskin Ahmed
Pakistan
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Shamyl Hussain
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Salman Ali Agha
- Abdul Samad
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Saad Masood
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (c)
- Haris Rauf
- Faisal Akram
- Abrar Ahmed
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Litton Das
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Rishad Hossain
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Salman Ali Agha
- Faheem Ashraf
- Saif Hassan
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
The conditions in Bangladesh usually favor the home team, especially when it comes to spin bowling. Pakistan have a strong bowling attack, but their batting lineup looks relatively inexperienced in this series.
Bangladesh players are more familiar with the Dhaka pitch and have a balanced squad with experienced bowlers.
Considering the home advantage and team balance, Bangladesh appear slightly stronger for the opening ODI.
Predicted Winner: Bangladesh
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | No injury updates |
| Pakistan | No injury updates |
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