The first ODI match will be played in Dhaka on 11thth March 1:45 PM IST where Bangladesh will face Pakistan at Shere Bangla National Stadium.
Get the best BAN vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 1st.scheduled tribe Pakistan Bangladesh tour ODI 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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BAN vs PAK Match Preview:
Bangladesh will face Pakistan in the first ODI of Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 on 11 March 2026 at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST as a day-night contest. This game will begin the three-match ODI series and both teams will be looking to start the series with a positive result.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh and Pakistan have developed a long ODI rivalry over the years. Both teams have played 39 matches in this format. Pakistan is on a strong lead with 34 wins, while Bangladesh has won 5. Therefore, Bangladesh will aim to improve their record at home, while Pakistan will look to continue their dominance in this match.
Bangladesh will rely heavily on familiarity with the conditions in Mirpur. The team includes key players in the batting department like Nazmul Hussain Shanto, Liton Das and Tauheed Hridoy. Additionally, all-rounder Mehidy Hasan provides balance to the Miraj lineup, while bowlers like Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed will lead the attack. Therefore, Bangladesh will aim to use home advantage to take an early lead in the series.
However, Pakistan will arrive with a relatively new-look team under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi. The team includes experienced players like Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf and Faheem Ashraf as well as many young players. Additionally, Pakistan’s pace attack is one of their biggest strengths, which can play a vital role in challenging Bangladesh in their own conditions.
Therefore, the opening ODI promises to be a competitive encounter between the two sides. Bangladesh will aim to take advantage of the home support and make a strong start to the series. Meanwhile, Pakistan will look to take an early lead in the three-match ODI series with a disciplined all-round performance.
BAN vs PAK head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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bangladesh |
5 |
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Pakistan |
34 |
BAN vs PAK Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
33°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
spin |
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Average score of first innings |
235 |
Records of chasing teams:
BAN vs PAK Playing 11 (Expected):
Bangladesh playing 11:
1) Nazmul Hussain Shanto
2) Liton Das (Wicketkeeper)
3) Tauheed Hridayoy
4) Mushfiqur Rahim
5) Mehdi Hasan Miraj
6) Mahmudullah
7) Mahedi Hasan
8) Taskin Ahmed
9) Mustafizur Rahman
10) Noisy Islam
11) Tanzeem Hasan Saqib
pakistan playing 11: :
1) Sahibzada Farhan
2) Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper)
3) Salman Ali Aga
4) Hussain Talat
5) Abdul Samad
6) Faheem Ashraf
7) Shaheen Shah Afridi ©
8) Mohammad Wasim Jr
9) Haris Rauf
10) Abrar Ahmed
11) Faisal Akram
Hot Picks for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Mehdi Hasan Miraj – The right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowling all-rounder who has represented Bangladesh has scored 1,617 runs and taken 103 wickets in 104 ODIs, highlighting his consistent all-round impact. |
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Sahibzada Farhan – Pakistan’s promising right-handed opening batsman has scored 83 runs in 3 ODIs, developing into an emerging option at the top of the order. |
Raises up:
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Mohammad Rizwan – Pakistan’s reliable right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper, has scored 2,088 runs in 74 ODIs, and has regularly stabilized the middle order with his composed batting approach. |
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Liton Das – Bangladesh’s skilled right-handed opening batsman and wicketkeeper has scored 2,464 runs in 83 ODIs, including 5 centuries and 14 half-centuries underlining his strong top-order presence. |
Budget Selection:
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Haris Rauf – Pakistan’s right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler has taken 83 wickets in 46 ODIs while leading the pace attack with his aggressive wicket-taking ability. |
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Tauheed Hridoy – A right-handed middle-order batsman for Bangladesh, he has scored 1,044 runs in 33 ODIs, cementing his reputation as a reliable batting contributor. |
BAN vs PAK Pakistan Bangladesh Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Sahibzada Farhan and Mehdi Hasan Miraj |
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vice captain |
Liton Das and Mohammad Rizwan |
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Liton Das (Vice Captain), Mohammad Rizwan
- Batsmen – Nazmul Hussain Shanto, Salman Ali Aga, Sahibzada Farhan ©
- Allrounder – Shakib Al Hasan, Faheem Ashraf, Mehdi Hasan Miraj
- Bowlers- Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rishad Hussain, Abrar Ahmed
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Liton Das, Mohammad Rizwan (Vice Captain)
- Batsmen – Salman Ali Aga, Tauheed Hridayoy, Sahibzada Farhan
- All-rounders – Shakib Al Hasan, Faheem Ashraf, Mehdi Hasan Miraj ©
- Bowlers- Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rishad Hussain, Haris Rauf
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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S Hussain |
7.0 credit |
No |
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A Hussain |
7.0 credit |
No |
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Pakistan Bangladesh Tour 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Sahebzada Farhan |
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gl captaincy option |
mehdi hassan meraz |
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choice of punt |
Tauheed Hridoy and Haris Rauf |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-3-3 |
BAN vs PAK Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the domestic conditions, Bangladesh is expected to win this match.
