Pakistan is touring Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series. The series is level at 1-1 after Pakistan won the second ODI by 128 runs (DLS method). The home team completely dominated the first ODI, bowling out the Men in Green for just 114 runs and winning by 8 wickets.
The second ODI was washed out due to rain, in which Pakistan scored 273 runs and Bangladesh were out for just 114 runs. It was a comeback by the men in Green’s bowling department on a wicket that was good for batting. The third and final ODI match will be played tomorrow at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. This is a decisive match and the series is tied at 1-1.
This is preparation for the ODI World Cup 2027, especially for the Pakistan team, who are here with a much inexperienced squad, as they want their youngsters to be ready for the mega event to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year.
BAN vs PAK, 3rd ODI Match Preview:
Date and Place:
The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka will host the third and final ODI of the three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Pakistan on Sunday, March 15. This match is going to start at 1:45 pm Indian time. Till now all the matches have been played on this ground.
Squad:
Bangladesh: Mehdi Hasan Miraj (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hasan, Tanzeed Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Tauheed Hridoy, Liton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr., Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Aga and Shamil Hussain.
ban vs pak Probable XI:
Both the teams will go with their best playing eleven as this is a decider. Pakistan is a new team with a mix of experienced and inexperienced domestic cricketers getting a chance. This will be an exciting matchup to look forward to.
Bangladesh’s playing XI: Saif Hasan, Tanjeed Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Liton Das, Tauhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehdi Hasan Miraj (captain), Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana.
Pakistan Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamil Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Aga, Abdul Samad, Saad Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Abrar Ahmed.
Key battles of BAN vs PAK match:
There have been some fights on the field in the last two matches. Nahid Rana was the hero of the first game as the Pakistani batsmen had no answer to his pace. Since the series is at stake, some interesting contests will be seen.
Sahibzada Farhan vs Mustafizur Rahman
Sahibzada Farhan has failed to continue his T20I form in the 50-over format. Despite a good start, he failed to convert it into a score of more than fifty. However, he will have a chance for a big innings in the ODIs, and he may take the third ODI as his chance.
Mustafizur Rahman will prove vital with the new ball and his pace bowling for Sahibzada Farhan, who has struggled to score runs in this series. The face to face between Fizz and Farhan will be important in the game.
Maaz Sadaqat vs Nahid Rana
Maaz Sadaqat was the player of the match for his extraordinary innings of 75 runs and taking three wickets with the ball. His all-round performance helped Pakistan post a big score and bowl out Bangla Tigers early.
His fight with Naheed Rana will be one of the battles worth watching. Rana was the star in the first ODI, taking five wickets and Pakistan’s batsmen had no answer to his pace and bounce. He would like to do something similar in the last ODI and get early wickets.
Tanjeed Hasan vs Shaheen Shah Afridi
Tanjid Hasan has been the leading scorer for Bangladesh in this series, scoring a match-winning inning of 67 runs in the first ODI, which helped the home team win the game easily. Now he will try to snatch the series from Pakistan by adding some more runs in the third ODI.
As a captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi will be crucial with the new ball, as he performed brilliantly in the last ODI, taking two wickets at the top and dismantling Bangladesh’s batting line-up. Once again he will take charge in the final ODI.
BAN vs PAK Key Players:
Bangladesh: Tanjid Hassa, Liton Das, Mehdi Hasan Miraj (captain), Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Abrar Ahmed.
BAN vs PAK Free Live Streaming, Live Telecast in India
TV rights in India: The BAN vs PAK match will not be live on TV, as no broadcast rights have been acquired.
Live Streaming Platforms in India: Fans can watch the match on mobile and laptop via OTT through the FanCode app and website. Free live streaming will be available for users watching on mobile devices.
When will the match happen? The third ODI match will be played on Sunday, 15 March 2026.
Where will the match be played? BAN vs PAK will be played at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.
How to live stream the match between BAN and PAK online on mobile? The matches of the series will be live-streamed on the FanCode app or website.
BAN vs PAK, 3rd ODI weather report, Sher-e-Bangla Stadium pitch report
BAN vs PAK Dhaka weather report:
There is a possibility of rain before and during the match. Since rain is expected in the second innings of the game. The temperature will be around 32 degrees in the afternoon and will cool down to 22 degrees in the evening as the match progresses.
Dhaka’s BAN vs PAK Pitch Report:
The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka is a medium scoring pitch which is ideal for bowling. However, in the second ODI, it was more of a batting track. In the third ODI, spinners can come into play and dominate the game. This has not been fully pursued; In 123 ODI matches, teams batting first have won 59 matches, and teams batting later have won 64 matches.
BAN vs PAK ODI head-to-head records:
Both the teams have faced each other 41 times, in which Pakistan has won 35 matches. In the last five matches, Pakistan has won four games and Bangla Tigers has won one game. The Men in Green also have a good record in the ODI World Cup and are leading 2-1 in three matches.
| statistics | Matchbox | pak won | ban won | N.R. | Tied up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 41 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| in ODI World Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| last 5 odi | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
BAN vs PAK head-to-head records: key stats
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s team dominates the home team in the ODI head-to-head record and has won most of its matches. Pakistan has won 35 out of 41 matches, while Bangla Tigers have won only six matches, which shows Pakistan’s amazing record in this neighboring rivalry.
BAN vs PAK head-to-head records: last five matches
Pakistan has also dominated the host team in the last five matches. They have won four out of the last five matches. On the other hand, the home team has won just one game. No game was tied or without a result.
BAN vs PAK head-to-head records – results of last five matches:
Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Pakistan won by 128 runs, Mirpur, March 13, 2026
Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Bangladesh won by 8 wickets, Mirpur, March 11, 2026
Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Pakistan won by 7 wickets, Eden Gardens, October 31, 2023
Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Pakistan won by 7 wickets, Lahore, September 6, 2023
Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Pakistan won by 94 runs, Lord’s, July 5, 2019
BAN vs PAK- Conclusion:
The series decider between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be exciting. The Men in Green have not won an ODI series against the Men in Green since 2016 and will be looking to change their fortunes on Sunday.
Despite the run-out controversy between Salman Ali Aga and Mehdi Hasan Miraz in the 2nd ODI, there will be some exciting battle in the upcoming game. Fans will turn out in large numbers as both sides begin their preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027.
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