Pakistan will travel to Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series. This will be their first meeting in three years. The teams meet at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata during the 2023 ODI World Cup. This will be Bangladesh’s first home match after the West Indies series last year. Bangla Tigers were also dropped from the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Pakistan will also be looking for a fresh start after their disappointing performance in the recently concluded T20 World Cup. They failed to qualify for the semi-final stage and were criticized for this. However, the ODI format is different, although here too they have struggled in recent years. They also failed to qualify for the last four in the last three ODI World Cups.
BAN vs PAK Match Prediction: Who will win 1st ODI?
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match: bangladesh vs Pakistan, Match 1, ODI Series.
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date: 11 March 2026
Time: 1:45 PM IST
venue: Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka
live streaming: Fancode (OTT & Mobile)
Live broadcast: N/A
BAN vs PAK Match Prediction: Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other 39 times in the ODI format, with Pakistan having the upper hand, winning 34 games and Bangla Tigers winning five games. In the ODI World Cup, the competition has been even more equal; In the three matches, the Men in Green have won 2 and Bangladesh have won just one game.
Pitch Report and Terms
Sher-e-Bangla Stadium has not been a high-scoring game. In 121 games, only 13 times have more than 300 runs been scored on a pitch that offers spin, and that is on the dry side. Spin bowlers in particular can dominate the game, so both teams will play with three to four spin bowling options.
Teams batting first have won 58 matches and 63 matches while chasing; There is not much difference between the two, so the toss will not be an important factor. However, on a freshly prepared wicket, teams would like to win the toss and bat first.
BAN vs PAK weather report
There is a slight chance of rain before the game. However, the sky will remain cloudy during the afternoon and there is no possibility of rain disrupting the game. The temperature during the match will be around 25-30 degrees Celsius and it is believed that the weather will be pleasant.
BAN vs PAK Match Prediction: Probable XI
Bangladesh Playing XI: Saif Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Tauheed Hridayoy, Liton Das, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Mehdi Hasan Miraj (captain), Rishad Hossain, Tanveer Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed.
Pakistan playing eleven: Sahibzada Farhan, Shamil Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Aga, Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahmed.
Toss Effect:
The toss will not be a significant factor as it is not an evening game and the temperature is also pleasant. Rain has been predicted before the match, if it rains there will be some moisture. However, the teams would like to bat first after winning the toss.
BAN vs PAK – Form and Fitness:
At present there is no concern of anyone getting injured in both the camps. However, since Pakistan comes in with a new team with less experience in their batting in the ODI format, their performance in the series will be a matter of concern for them.
BAN vs PAK – Score Prediction:
A first innings score between 250 and 275 should be a good total on this surface. A score below 250 will be an easily achievable score in this format. Despite the spin offered, there is no chance of dew; If this happens, it may affect even very short overs of the game.
BAN vs PAK: Players performance prediction
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Liton Das, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman.
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Aga, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf.
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Who will score the most runs for Bangladesh? Liton Das Or Nazmul Hussain Shanto.
Who will score the most runs for Pakistan? Mohammad Rizwan or Sahabzada Farhan.
best bowler prediction
Who will take the most wickets for Bangladesh? Mustafizur Rahman or Rishad Hussain.
Who will take the most wickets for Pakistan? Abrar Ahmed or Haris Rauf.
Conclusion: Who will win the BAN vs PAK match?
Bangladesh will go into the first ODI as favorites as they have a slightly more experienced team than Pakistan in this series. However, the Men in Green will also want a good series as the preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup will begin with this series.
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