Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI Series: All Square After Dominant Pakistan Victory
The three-match ODI series between Bangladesh vs Pakistan is perfectly poised at 1-1 after the visitors produced a commanding performance to level the contest on Friday March 13 2026. Following a humiliating eight-wicket defeat in the series opener, Pakistan bounced back in emphatic fashion, defeating the hosts by 128 runs via the DLS method in the second ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka .
Bangladesh vs Pakistan : Series Results at a Glance
Match Date Result Margin
- 1st ODI March 11 Bangladesh won 8 wickets
- 2nd ODI March 13 Pakistan won 128 runs (DLS)
- 3rd ODI March 15 Series Decider Upcoming
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First ODI: Bangladesh Dominate
The series could not have started worse for Pakistan. Batting first after losing the toss, the visitors were bowled out for just 114 runs in 30.4 overs—their lowest total batting first against Bangladesh in ODI history . Young Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana was the destroyer-in-chief, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul with sensational figures of 5 for 24 . Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz complemented him perfectly with 3-29, as Pakistan’s batting lineup crumbled under the pressure .
Only Faheem Ashraf offered any resistance, scoring 37 runs off 47 balls, while no other batter reached 30 . Pakistan had handed debuts to three players—Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Abdul Samad—as part of their rebuilding process for the 2027 World Cup .
Chasing a meager 115, Bangladesh made light work of the target. Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim smashed an unbeaten 67 off just 42 balls, laced with seven fours and five sixes, as Bangladesh reached the target in only 15.1 overs with eight wickets in hand .
Second ODI: Pakistan’s Stunning Response
Determined to keep the series alive, Pakistan made one change to their lineup, bringing in pacer Haris Rauf in place of spinner Abrar Ahmed . Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss again and elected to bowl first, aiming to seal the series with a game to spare .
This time, Pakistan’s batting delivered. Debutant opener Maaz Sadaqat laid the foundation with an audacious 75 off just 46 balls, an innings laced with six fours and five sixes that appeared to unsettle the Bangladesh bowlers early on . Alongside Sahibzada Farhan (31), he put on a 103-run opening stand in just 13 overs, setting the platform for a challenging total .
Salman Agha then took charge, scoring a solid 64 off 62 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed a valuable 44 . Despite a middle-order fightback from Bangladesh’s bowlers—led by Rishad Hossain’s 3-56 and Mehidy’s 2-34—Pakistan managed to post 274 all out in 47.3 overs .
Bangladesh’s Batting Collapse
Bangladesh’s reply started disastrously, slumping to 27-3 in 6.3 overs before rain and a hailstorm halted play, delaying the match for about one and a half hours . After the interruption, the target was revised to 243 in 32 overs under the DLS method.
Litton Das led the charge with a aggressive 41 off 33 balls, sharing a 58-run stand with Towhid Hridoy (28) that briefly offered hope . However, Litton’s dismissal triggered a dramatic collapse as the hosts lost their last seven wickets for just 41 runs, eventually being bowled out for 114 in 23.3 overs .
For Pakistan, Haris Rauf and the remarkable Maaz Sadaqat claimed three wickets each, while captain Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with figures of 2-22 .
Maaz Sadaqat: The Debutant Hero
The second ODI belonged to debutant Maaz Sadaqat. The 23-year-old opener not only scored a blistering 75 but also took three wickets with his part-time spin, becoming just the third Pakistan opener to score a half-century and take three wickets in an ODI . His all-round performance earned him widespread praise, with teammate Salman Agha noting, “Maaz Sadaqat is the sort of batsman, if he can bat for 10 or 12 overs, he can take the game away from any opposition” .
Series Decider: Third ODI Preview
The third and final ODI will be played on Sunday March 15 at the same venue, with the series tied 1-1 . Both teams will be desperate to secure the trophy.
Match Details:
Detail Information
- Fixture Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI
- Date Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Time 1:15 PM Pakistan Time 2:15 PM Local Time
- Venue Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
- Live Streaming FanCode app and website
Team News and Possible Changes
Bangladesh may consider bringing Soumya Sarkar back to replace underperforming opener Saif Hassan, while Shoriful Islam could get an opportunity if the fast bowlers are rotated .
Pakistan are likely to stick with their winning combination from the second ODI, with Haris Rauf having made a significant impact after coming into the side .
Probable Playing XIs:
Bangladesh (probable): 1 Saif Hassan/Soumya Sarkar, 2 Tanzid Hasan, 3 Towhid Hridoy, 4 Najmul Hossain Shanto, 5 Litton Das (wk), 6 Afif Hossain, 7 Mehidy Hasan Miraz (capt), 8 Rishad Hossain, 9 Taskin Ahmed, 10 Nahid Rana, 11 Mustafizur Rahman
Pakistan (probable): 1 Sahibzada Farhan, 2 Maaz Sadaqat, 3 Shamyl Hussain, 4 Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 5 Salman Agha, 6 Hussain Talat, 7 Abdul Samad, 8 Faheem Ashraf, 9 Shaheen Shah Afridi (capt), 10 Mohammad Wasim, 11 Haris Rauf
Key Players to Watch
Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh): The leg-spinner took three wickets in the second ODI, mixing his legspin and googly effectively. However, his batting hasn’t quite blossomed as expected, and Bangladesh will need contributions from him with the bat as well .
Maaz Sadaqat (Pakistan): After his match-winning all-round performance in the second ODI, all eyes will be on the debutant to see if he can repeat his heroics in the series decider .
Weather and Pitch
There is a forecast of another thunderstorm similar to the one that interrupted the second game, so weather may play a role . The pitch has offered proper bounce that fast bowlers have exploited, while spinners haven’t found excessive spin, which has helped batters willing to play their shots .
What’s at Stake
For Bangladesh, a series win would be a significant achievement after their controversial withdrawal from the T20 World Cup 2026 and a three-month absence from international cricket. It would also mark back-to-back ODI series wins against Pakistan, having swept them 3-0 in 2015 .
For Pakistan, a series victory would validate their decision to blood new talent and build toward the 2027 World Cup. After the embarrassing 114 all out in the first ODI, winning the series would demonstrate character and resilience in this transitional phase.
Analysis by Best Pak Mag:
The Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI series has delivered everything cricket fans could want—a dominant home performance, a stunning fightback from the visitors, and now a winner-takes-all series decider. The contrast between the two matches could hardly be starker. In the first ODI, Pakistan’s 114 all out exposed the risks of fielding four debutant batters in a transition phase. Yet just two days later, those same rookies—particularly Maaz Sadaqat—produced a performance that will be remembered for years. Sadaqat’s 75 and three wickets made him only the third Pakistan opener to achieve that double in ODIs, joining legends Aamer Sohail and Shoaib Malik . For Bangladesh, the second ODI exposed familiar frailties in their batting lineup. After Tanzid Hasan’s heroics in the first match, the top order collapsed spectacularly, losing seven wickets for 41 runs. The return of Litton Das to form with 41 was encouraging, but the lack of support around him remains concerning. The spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed’s message to “erase this game as quickly as we can” reflects the mindset Bangladesh must adopt heading into the decider . With thunderstorms forecast, the weather may yet have a say. But if the cricket matches the drama of the first two games, fans are in for a treat.
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