Bangladesh vs pakistan cricket match

By Ananya Rao / 12.03.2026

Bangladesh Claims Victory in First ODI Against Pakistan

In a commanding performance, Bangladesh won the first ODI against Pakistan by eight wickets on March 11, 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Pakistan was bowled out for just 114 runs, marking their lowest total against Bangladesh in ODIs.

Nahid Rana was the standout performer for Bangladesh, taking 5 wickets for 24 runs, becoming the first Bangladeshi bowler to dismiss the top five batters of the opposition in an ODI innings. This was a remarkable achievement for Rana, who had taken only five wickets in his first five matches before this impressive five-wicket haul in his sixth appearance.

Tanzid Hasan also made a significant contribution, scoring an unbeaten 67 runs off 42 balls, helping to guide Bangladesh to victory. The match saw Pakistan fielding four debutant batters, which may have contributed to their struggles against the experienced Bangladeshi bowlers.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz supported Rana’s efforts with a solid performance, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs. Pakistan’s innings lasted just 30.4 overs before they were all out, a stark contrast to their previous lowest total of 161 runs against Bangladesh during the 1999 World Cup.

With this victory, Bangladesh leads the three-match ODI series 1-0. Observers are now looking ahead to the second ODI, scheduled for March 13, 2026, to see if Bangladesh can maintain their momentum or if Pakistan will bounce back from this defeat.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding any changes in the team lineup for the upcoming match, but both teams will be keen to make adjustments based on this first encounter.