Pakistan made a strong comeback in the 2nd ODI, defeating Bangladesh by 128 runs and levelling the series. In the 2nd ODI, Pakistan posted 274 runs on the board, thanks to brilliant batting displays from Maaz Sadaqat and Salman Agha. Maaz Sadaqat was named player of the match for his all-around performance.

In response, Bangladesh was bowled out for 114 runs. Salman Agha's controversial run-out became a viral sensation on social media. In 3rd and final ODI, both teams aim to win this match and win the trophy. In this article, we will explore safe picks, captain and vice captain choice, and toss prediction.

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BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI Match Details

• Match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan
• Tournament: Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh
• Date & Time: 15 March 2026 & 1:45 PM
• Venue: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
• Live Streaming: Fancode

BAN vs PAK Today Match Safe Picks 

Safe Batting Picks

• Maaz Sadaqat: In stellar form, the highest run scorer in this series.
• Tanzid Hasan Tamim: Top run scorer in the 1st ODI
• Tawhid Hridoy: Bangladesh's reliable middle-order batter.
  

Safe Bowling Picks

• Nahid Rana: Highest Wicket Taker in this series.
• Haris Rauf: 3-26 in 2nd ODI.
• Rishad Hossain: 9 Wickets in the last 3 ODIs. 
  

Safe Wicketkeeper Pick

• Mohammad Rizwan: 54 runs in 2 Innings.
  

Safe All-Rounder Picks

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Bangladesh's consistent all-rounder
• Faheem Ashraf: Power hitter, Medium Pacer
  

BAN vs PAK Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Small League Captain Choices 

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz
• Haris Rauf
  
  

Grand League Captain Choices 

• Maaz Sadaqat
• Nahid Rana
  
  

Best Vice-Captain Options

• Towhid Hridoy
• Tanzid Hasan Tamim
  

BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh Probable XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

Pakistan Probable XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI Toss Prediction

• In this match between Bangladesh and Pakistan, the captain who wins the toss is likely to opt to bat first, considering the trends of the last 5 matches.
• The batting first side has won three out of the last five matches on this ground.
• In the first innings, batting on this pitch appears to be slightly easier. In the 2nd innings, spinners also get some assistance from the surface.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.