BAN vs PAK 1st ODI Preview: Free Live Streaming, Pitch & Weather Report, Head-to-Head | Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026

Bangladesh will be hosting Pakistan in a three-match bilateral series from Wednesday. The Bangla Tigers will be seen taking the field for the first time since their exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2026. The first ODI match of the series is scheduled to start at 1:45 PM IST and will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka.

On the other hand, Pakistan, which had another poor T20 World Cup outing, will begin preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The Men in Green qualified for the Super 8 stages but failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

However, this format is different, and since the 2011 ODI World Cup, the side has failed to qualify for the semi-final in the ODI format as well. Pakistan even finished at the bottom of the table in the ICC Champions Trophy last year. The ODI team has also been in shallow waters in recent years.

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BAN vs PAK, 1st ODI Match Preview:

Date and Venue:

The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, in Dhaka, will host the 1st ODI of the three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Pakistan on Wednesday, March 11. The match is scheduled to start at 1:45 PM IST.

Squads:

Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.

Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, and Shamyl Hussain.

BAN vs PAK Probable XIs:

Both teams would be coming in with a relatively new squad, but Pakistan has dropped some big names in this series, with many domestic cricketers getting a chance.

Bangladesh Playing XI: Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed.

Pakistan Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahmed.

BAN vs PAK Match Key Battles:

This is the first time that a few players will be up against each other in this ODI series. So there would be some interesting match-ups to watch out for.

Sahibzada Farhan vs Rishad Hossain

Sahibzada Farhan has been in tremendous form during the T20 World Cup 2026. He finished off as the leading run scorer with 383 runs in the tournament. However, his team failed to qualify. He would be making his ODI debut against Bangladesh on Wednesday and would try to continue with the same form.

However, Rishad Hossain would be a great match-up for the flamboyant opener, as the leg-spinner has been known for his tight lines and good skillfull bowling. Rishad Hossain would trouble Farhan, as in Bangladesh, the pitches tend to slow and are rank turners.

Najmul Hossain Shanto vs Haris Rauf

Najmul Hossain Shanto, the former captain of the Bangladesh team, has been one of the finest batters for the side. Shanto would be looking to gain some form as the team has not played many ODI games in recent times.

The pace of Haris Rauf, who will give Shanto some trouble. The speedster has not been at his best of form in recent times and was dropped from the T20 World Cup squad. However, Rauf would be eager to bring his best out in the first game against the Bangla Tigers and put the side on the back foot.

Mohammad Rizwan vs Mustafizur Rahman

Mohammad Rizwan only plays two formats for Pakistan. He has been dropped from the T20 format. However, has kept his place in the ODI format. Rizwan would be taking up the glove work and would also need to do some batting on a pitch that would be slow and turning.

Mustafizur Rahman would try to use his cutters and pace-off deliveries on a pitch that tends a bit slow and holds up a little bit. The left-arm pacer's match-up with Rizwan would be a key battle as the speedster would not let the wicket-keeper batter score easy runs in the middle overs of the game.

BAN vs PAK Key Players:

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman.

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf.

Free Live Streaming in India, Live Telecast

TV Rights in India: The BAN vs PAK match will not be live on TV, as there are no broadcasting rights acquired.

Live Streaming Platform in India: Fans can watch the match on mobile and laptops through OTTs via the Fancode app and website. Free live streaming will be available for users watching on mobile devices.

When will the match take place? The 1st ODI fixture is set to be played on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Where will the match be played? The BAN vs PAK will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.

How to live stream the match between BAN and PAK on mobile online? The matches of the series will b live-streamed on the Fancode app or website.

BAN vs PAK, 1st ODI Weather Report, Pitch Report of Sher-e-Bangla Stadium

BAN vs PAK Weather Report of Dhaka:

According to AccuWeather, there is a chance of rain ahead of the game. However, a cloudy sky will be there during the afternoon of that day. During the match, the temperature will be around 25-30 degrees Celsius. It will be on the pleasant afternoon, and the weather will cool down in the evening.

BAN vs PAK Pitch Report of Dhaka:

Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Stadium is a medium-scoring pitch that is ideal for bowling. Spin bowlers, in particular, can dominate games. It has not been an all-out chase; in 121 ODI games, teams batting first have won 58 games, and teams batting second have won 63.

BAN vs PAK ODI Head-to-Head Records:

The two teams have played each other 39 times, with Pakistan winning 34 games. In the last five games, Pakistan have won three, and the Bangla Tigers have won two games. The Men in Green have a good record in the ODI World Cup as well, leading 2-1 in three matches.

BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

Pakistan has dominated the ODI head-to-head record versus Bangladesh, winning the majority of their matches. Pakistan has won 34 of 39 matches, while Bangladesh has won only five, demonstrating Pakistan's good record in this rivalry.

BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head Records: Last Five Matches

In the last five matches also Pakistan have dominated the Bangla Tigers. They have won three out of the last five games. On the other hand, the home side has won two games. There have been no tied or no result games.

BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head Records- Result of the last five games:

Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Pakistan won by 7 wickets, Eden Gardens, Oct 31, 2023

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Pakistan won by 7 wickets, Lahore, Sep 6, 2023

Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Pakistan won by 94 runs, Lord's, Jul 5, 2019

Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Bangladesh won by 37 runs, Abu Dhabi, Sep 26, 2018

Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Bangladesh won by 8 wickets, Mirpur, Apr 22, 2015

BAN vs PAK- Conclusion:

Bangladesh last won an ODI against Pakistan in 2018; it has been eight years since they won against the Men in Green side. The home side would want to dominate a new Pakistan side, which has mostly inexperienced cricketers for this tour.

On the other hand, Pakistan would want to give their youngsters a good chance and prepare them for the ODI World Cup 2027. It would be a big task for captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, who himself has been struggling with form in recent times. They would want to win the series in order to have a relief.

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