BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI Preview: Free Live Streaming, Pitch & Weather Report, Head-to-Head | Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026

Pakistan have been touring Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series. The series has been equally poised with 1-1 after Pakistan won the 2nd ODI match by 128 runs (DLS method). The home side completely dominated the first ODI, bowling the Men in Green out for just 114 runs and winning by 8 wickets.

The 2nd ODI was rain-shortened, with Pakistan scoring 273, and Bangladesh were bowled out for just 114 runs. This was a comeback initiated by the Men in Green's bowling department on a wicket that was good for batting. The 3rd and final ODI will be played tomorrow at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka. It is a decider with the series levelled at 1-1.

This is the preparation for the ODI World Cup 2027, especially for the Pakistan side, who are here with a much more inexperienced side, as they want their youngsters to get prepared for the mega event next year in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

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BAN vs PAK, 3rd ODI Match Preview:

Date and Venue:

The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, in Dhaka, will host the 3rd and final ODI of the three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Pakistan on Sunday, March 15. The match is scheduled to start at 1:45 PM IST. So far, all the matches have been played at this venue.

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 come with their best playing XI as it is a decider. Pakistan is a new team with a mixture of experienced and inexperienced domestic cricketers getting a chance. This will be an exciting encounter to look forward to.

Bangladesh Playing XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Tawhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana.

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

BAN vs PAK Match Key Battles:

Over two matches, there have been some battles seen on the field. Nahid Rana was the hero of the first game as Pakistan batters had no answer to his raw pace. As the series is on the line, there would be some interesting match-ups to watch out for.

Sahibzada Farhan vs Mustafizur Rahman

Sahibzada Farhan has failed to carry his T20I form into the 50-over format. Despite getting starts, he failed to convert them into one fifty plus score. However, he would have a chance for that one big innings in the ODI, and he might take down the third ODI as his chance.

Mustafizur Rahman would be crucial with the new ball and his pace-off deliveries to Sahibzada Farhan, who has struggled to score runs in this series. Fizz and Farhan's face-off will be a crucial one in the game.

Maaz Sadaqat vs Nahid Rana

Maaz Sadaqat was the player of the match for his exceptional innings of 75 runs and picking up three wickets with the ball. His all-round performance helped Pakistan to post a big total and bowled the Bangla Tigers out early.

His contest with Nahid Rana would be one of the battles to watch out for. Rana was the star in the first ODI, picking up five wickets, and the Pakistan batters had no answers to his pace and bounce. In the final ODI, he would also like to do something similar and get early wickets.

Tanzid Hassan vs Shaheen Shah Afridi

Tanzid Hassan has been the leading scorer for Bangladesh in this series, with a match-winning 67 in the first ODI, which helped the home side to win the game with ease. Now he will look to add some more runs in the 3rd ODI and take the series away from Pakistan.

As a captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi will be crucial with the new ball, as he was brilliant in the last ODI, picking up two wickets from the top and dismantling Bangladesh's batting line-up. Yet again, he would take up the duty in the final ODI.

BAN vs PAK Key Players:

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hassa, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Abrar Ahmed.

BAN vs PAK 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 3rd ODI fixture is set to be played on Sunday, March 15, 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 be live-streamed on the Fancode app or website.

BAN vs PAK, 3rd ODI Weather Report, Pitch Report of Sher-e-Bangla Stadium

BAN vs PAK Weather Report of Dhaka:

There is a chance of rain ahead of the match and during the game as well. As there is rain forecast for the second innings of the game. The temperature will hover around 32 in the afternoon and is set to cool down to 22 degrees in the evening as the match progresses.

BAN vs PAK Pitch Report of Dhaka:

Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Stadium is a medium-scoring pitch that is ideal for bowling. However, in the second ODI, it was more of a batting track. The spinners might come into play in the 3rd ODI and can dominate games. It has not been an all-out chase; in 123 ODI games, teams batting first have won 59 games, and teams batting second have won 64.

BAN vs PAK ODI Head-to-Head Records:

The two teams have played each other 41 times, with Pakistan winning 35 games. In the last five games, Pakistan has won four, and the Bangla Tigers have won one game. 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

Shaheen Shah Afridi's side has the upper hand on the home side in the ODI head-to-head record, winning the majority of their matches. Pakistan has won 35 of 41 matches, while the Bangla Tigers have won only six, demonstrating Pakistan's amazing record in this neigbouring rivalry.

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

In the last five matches, Pakistan has also dominated the hosts. They have won four out of the last five games. On the other hand, the home side has won just a single game. 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 128 runs, Mirpur, Mar 13, 2026

Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Bangladesh won by 8 wickets, Mirpur, Mar 11, 2026

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

BAN vs PAK- Conclusion:

The series decider between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be an exciting encounter. The Men in Green have not won an ODI series against the Men in Green since 2016 and would like to change their fortunes on Sunday.

Despite the run-out controversy in the 2nd ODI between Salman Ali Agha and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, there will be some exciting battles in the upcoming game. The fans will turn up in large numbers, as both sides have started their preparation for the ODI World Cup 2027.

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