with 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup both are visible on the horizon bangladesh And Pakistan Head into this three-match ODI series in Dhaka looking to strengthen new combinations. The tour marks an important transitional phase for Pakistan, who have arrived with a fresh team, while Bangladesh look to establish dominance in their fort in Mirpur.
The big story for Pakistan is its absence Babar AzamWho were dropped as the selectors pivot towards the next World Cup cycle. Under the leadership of Shaheen Shah AfridiPakistan has named six uncapped players, including exciting prospects Shamil Hussain And Abdul Samad. with experienced Mohammad Rizwan Providing the spine, the Greens in men are clearly testing their bench strength in subcontinent conditions.
Tigers, led by mehdi hassan merazAre formidable at home. While they remember the wounded Hasan Mahmood And Tanzeem Hasan Saqibremembrance of Afif Hussain Adds depth to middle order which includes experienced Liton Das And Nazmul Hussain Shanto. for mirageThis series is his chance to prove his tactical ability as a full-time leader.
Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2026: ODI schedule
- 1st ODI: March 11, 2026, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, 1:45 PM IST / 08:15 AM GMT / 02:15 PM Local
- 2nd ODI: March 13, 2026, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, 1:45 PM IST/ 08:15 AM GMT/ 02:15 PM Local
- 3rd ODI: March 15, 2026, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, 1:45 PM IST / 08:15 AM GMT / 02:15 PM Local
Also read: Bangladesh’s strong team declared for ODI series against Pakistan, Atif Hussain returns
Squad:
Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha, Shamil Hussain.
Bangladesh: mehdi hassan meraz (C), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hasan, Tanjeed Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Tauheed Hridoy, Liton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Rishad Hossain, Tanveer Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
- USA: Sling TV – Willow TV (Sign Up Here)
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- India: fancode
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, A Sports
- Bangladesh: T Sports, Nagarik TV
- New Zealand: sky sports nz
- Australia: Fox Sports, Amazon Prime
- South Africa: supersport
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