Bangladesh and Pakistan will begin their three-match ODI series on Wednesday, March 11 at the ShereBangla National Stadium in Dhaka, with the second and third matches scheduled for March 13 and 15, respectively. This is Pakistan’s first full post-50s tour of Bangladesh in over a decade.
Both teams are using the series to prepare for upcoming global events, including the ODI World Cup 2027. Pakistan bring a mix of experienced players and new talent, while Bangladesh are looking to make a strong comeback after missing out on the recent Men’s T20 World Cup and look to re-establish themselves on the international stage.
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The conditions in Dhaka are expected to offer a fair competition for both batsmen and bowlers, making this series an important chance to tune the teams and gain early momentum.
PAKISTAN BANK FOR NEWCOMERS
The Pakistan selectors have taken a bold approach for this tour, naming a 15-man squad led by captain Shaheen Shah Afridi that includes six uncapped players to provide valuable experience to new talent. Babar Azam, Naseem Shah and Saim Ayub were left out.
The newcomers, Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan and Shamyl Hussain have earned their places through strong performances in domestic cricket and for the Pakistan Shaheens.
Before starting the series in Dhaka Afridi confirmed that three of them will make their ODI debuts: Farhan and Sadaqat will open the batting while Hussain will bat at No.3, giving a fresh look to the top order.
Head coach Mike Hesson emphasized that the series is a chance for these youngsters to showcase their skills at international level, rather than a reflection on older players.
BANGLADESH RETURNS KEY PLAYERS
Bangladesh have announced a strong squad for the series, marking their return to international cricket after missing out on the T20 World Cup. Key players including fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam and all-rounder Afif Hossain are back, strengthening the team’s balance in both batting and bowling.
However, experienced players like Nurul Hasan, Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain have been left out, reflecting some changes in the squad ahead of the series.
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has confirmed that veteran batsman Litton Das will bat at No.5, bringing experience and stability to the middle order in the 50-over format.
Currently ranked 10th in the world, Bangladesh will also be looking to secure direct qualification for next year’s ODI World Cup. The team will be hoping to repeat past successes, recall their 3-0 home win over Pakistan in April 2015 and put up another strong performance in the upcoming matches.
When to watch Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI series live?
The matches in the ODI series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will start at 1:45 PM IST and 2:15 PM Local Time.
Where to watch Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI series live?
There is no live telecast of ODI series between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Live streaming of the matches will be available on Fancode.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Head-to-Head
Overall
Matches – 39, Bangladesh – 5, Pakistan – 34
in Bangladesh
Matches – 17, Bangladesh – 3, Pakistan – 14
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Squads
Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Shoriful Islam
Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Saadha Masoodhan, Aghibha Hussain.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Schedule
- 1st ODI – Wednesday 11 March 2026 | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 13:45 IST
- 2nd ODI – Friday 13 March 2026 | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 13:45 IST
- 3rd ODI – Sunday 15 March 2026 | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 13:45 IST
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Issued by:
sabyasachi chowdhury
Published on:
10 March 2026 20:54 IST
