The series marks Bangladesh’s return to 50-over cricket after missing out on the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Pakistan, having won their last two home ODI series against South Africa and Sri Lanka, is looking to maintain their momentum.
As the first ODI match is set to take place at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on March 11, 2026, Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi confirmed that three players will make their ODI debuts against Bangladesh. The debutants are Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Shamyl Hussain.
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Sahibzada Farhan, who scored a record 383 runs in seven matches during the T20 World Cup 2026, is expected to be a key player for Pakistan. Afridi expressed excitement about the new players, stating, “There will be like three debuts, of course. Sahibzada is the top performer in T20s and also in List ‘A’ cricket for Pakistan.” He added, “We are excited to see them play for Pakistan, not just for one series but with the future in mind.”
Meanwhile, Bangladesh enters the series after a victory over the West Indies in their most recent ODI. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and elected to bowl first, indicating a strategic approach to the match.
Viewing Options
For fans in India, the live telecast of the match is not available. However, it can be streamed live on the FanCode app and website, with the match time set for 1:45 PM IST and 2:15 PM Bangladesh Standard Time.
Pakistan has made significant changes to their lineup, dropping notable players Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub for this series. Observers are keen to see how these changes impact the team’s performance against a competitive Bangladesh side.
As the match unfolds, both teams are expected to showcase their strengths, with Pakistan aiming to leverage their recent successes and Bangladesh looking to build on their last win. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further developments in the series.