Pakistan vs Bangladesh: ODI Series Begins

By Rohan Mehta / 12.03.2026

Pakistan is attempting to maintain its winning streak in the 50-over format against Bangladesh. Historically, Pakistan has secured 34 victories out of 39 ODIs played against Bangladesh, making them the dominant side in this matchup.

Match Update

The first ODI of the Dutch-Bangla Bank ODI Series 2026 commenced at 1:45 PM IST (2:15 PM local time) at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan. This match marks Bangladesh’s return to 50-over cricket after missing the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Pakistan’s captain, Shaheen Afridi, confirmed that the team features three debutants: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Shamyl Hussain. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s captain is Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who expressed confidence in his team’s performance.

Weather and Pitch Conditions

Weather officials in Dhaka have warned of scattered thunderstorms on the match day, with a maximum temperature expected to reach 32°C. The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium is known to assist spinners as the match progresses, which could play a crucial role in the outcome of the game.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz stated, “Yeah, definitely. It was an excellent start,” reflecting on the decision to bowl first. He further emphasized the importance of every match, noting, “Every match is very important, you know, the qualifies [to] the World Cup.”

As the match unfolds, observers are keen to see how the debutants perform under pressure and whether Pakistan can extend its historical dominance over Bangladesh in ODIs. The match is being streamed live on the FanCode app and website, allowing fans to follow the action closely.