BAN vs PAK Match Preview

Bangladesh's first ODI against Pakistan is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. This is going to be the first of three 50-over matches as part of Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh. Bangladesh will play for the first time in three months, having pulled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Pakistan was eliminated from the T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage, and as a result, its lineup for the ODI series has undergone significant changes.

BAN vs PAK Match Details

Bangladesh vs Pakistan – 1st ODI Match, Pakistan of Bangladesh tour 2025

Venue: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka  

Date & Time: 11th March 2026 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

BAN vs PAK Venue Stats 

BAN vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, for 50-over matches is usually a slow, bowling-friendly surface that helps spinner a lot. 

BAN vs PAK Weather Report

The climatic outlook for the matchday in Mirpur indicates that it will be generally sunny, but there may prove to be some passing showers before the start of the match.

BAN vs PAK Last Five Matches

BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BAN vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Abdul Samad, Salman Ali Agha, Maaz Sadaqat, Faheem Ashraf, Saad Masood, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed  

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam

Topmost Picks for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Soumya Sarkar – Soumya Sarkar's experience playing international cricket since 2014. He has scored 2338 runs in 79 ODIs.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz –  Mehidy Hasan Miraz would play a crucial role with both bat and ball. He scored 1790 runs and took 121 wickets for the hosts.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Sahibzada Farhan – He scored 383 runs over six innings, including 2 centuries versus Namibia and Sri Lanka. At home, he has played 73 List-A matches and scored 3160 runs at an average of 45.1.
• Shaheen Afridi – Shaheen Afridi will continue to lead Pakistan in the 50-over format. He played 71 ODIs and took 135 wickets.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Litton Das, Mohammad Rizwan(VC), Sahibzada Farhan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(C), Soumya Sarkar, Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Mustafizur Rahman, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shaheen Afridi

Vice-captain – Mohammad Rizwan, Litton Das

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

BAN vs PAK Probable Winners:

Bangladesh are the slight favourite at home in Mirpur. They returned with confidence following a recent ODI series victory and strong spin choices (Mehidy Hasan Miraz has 121 wickets, and Rishad Hossain is in form). Pakistan's squad has been revamped, with six potential debutants following their struggles at the T20 World Cup, but Shaheen Afridi (135 wickets), Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed provide some hope. On the slow, spin-friendly pitch, expect Bangladesh spinners to dominate an unsettled Pakistan batting lineup. Considering the team combination, Bangladesh is expected to win this match.