Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st ODI - Bangladesh Opt to Field, Pakistan Field Four Debutants Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz chose to field first against Pakistan in the first One-Day International (ODI) of the series at Mirpur. The decision to bowl was made after the toss, with the home team opting for a three-man seam attack that included Nahid Rana alongside Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman. This strategy aimed to exploit the conditions and challenge the visiting side’s batting lineup. The Bangladesh team made several changes to their XI, bringing in Tanzid Hasan in place of Soumya Sarkar. Litton Das and Afif Hossain were also included in the middle order, providing additional depth and experience. The selection reflected a balance between established performers and emerging talents, ensuring flexibility in the batting and bowling departments. Pakistan, on the other hand, fielded four debutants in the match, marking only the second time in ODI history since 1980 that the team has introduced this many new players. The debutants were Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, and Abdul Samad. Abrar Ahmed was selected as the sole specialist spinner, adding a different dimension to the Pakistani attack. The Bangladesh squad included key players such as Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman. For Pakistan, the lineup featured Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Wasim, and Abrar Ahmed. The match, part of Pakistan’s tour of Bangladesh, set the stage for a competitive encounter.#pakistan #bangladesh #taskin_ahmed #mehidy_hasan_miraz #mirpur
Bangladesh vs Pakistan First ODI Match, 2026 Series Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to face each other in the first One-Day International (ODI) of a three-match series in 2026 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The match, scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, will be officiated by umpires Gazizul Haque Sohel, Kumar Dharmasena, and Adrian Holdstock. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first. The playing XI for Bangladesh includes Mohammad Naim Sheikh as the wicketkeeper, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shahid Afridi as the captain. Pakistan’s team features Mohammad Shahzad, Mohammad Hafeez, and Mohammad Amir. The match will be a crucial encounter in the series, with both teams vying for dominance in the shortest format of the game. In the first innings, Bangladesh’s opener Liton Das scored 3 runs off 5 balls, while Tanzid Hasan reached 67 off 42 deliveries. Pakistan’s bowlers, including Mohammad Wasim and Fakhar Zaman, struggled to contain the run rate, with Wasim dismissing Nizamul Hasan Shanto in the 13th over. The Bangladesh batsmen showed resilience, with Tanzid Hasan continuing his innings despite early setbacks. Pakistan’s batting lineup saw Abid Ali scoring 0 off 10 balls, while Fakhar Zaman contributed 37 runs off 43 deliveries. The Pakistani bowlers, including Rashid Khan and Mehedi Hasan, faced challenges in restricting the run flow, with Rashid Khan dismissing Fakhar Zaman in the 30th over. The match remains in progress, with both teams looking to build momentum in the high-stakes encounter. The series will be a test of skill and strategy, with the outcome potentially shaping the dynamics of the upcoming ODI matches. Fans are eagerly awaiting the developments as the teams aim to secure a vital victory in the tournament.#pakistan #bangladesh #sherebangla_national_stadium #mirpur #odis_2026_series
Son Of Former Bangladesh International Crosses 1,000-Run Mark With Maiden List A Century Jishan Alam, the son of former Bangladesh wicketkeeper Jahangir Alam, achieved a significant milestone in his cricketing career by scoring his maiden List A century on February 28. The 22-year-old opener, representing the Central Zone team in the Bangladesh Cricket League, smashed an impressive 127 runs off 93 deliveries during a crucial match against the North Zone. His innings helped his side complete a challenging chase in the final over, securing a narrow two-wicket victory. This win propelled Central Zone into the tournament final, which will be played against North Zone on March 3. The match began with North Zone batting first, but they faced early setbacks as their captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Litton Das were dismissed in the second over by Abu Hider. Tanzid Hasan and Towhid Hridoy steadied the innings, forming a 135-run partnership for the second wicket. However, Hasan fell eight runs short of a century. Hridoy later completed his own hundred and partnered Sabbir Rahman for a 102-run stand, with Rahman scoring a quickfire 73 off 51 balls. North Zone eventually posted 322-7 in 50 overs, with Hider claiming 4 wickets for 59 runs. In the reply, Jishan Alam took charge from the outset, forming a quick 47-run partnership with his opening partner before the wicket fell in the 5.3-over mark. Despite losing No.3 Saif Hassan in the 15th over, Mahfijul Islam provided crucial support, adding 94 runs for the third wicket with Jishan. The left-handed batsman reached his maiden List A century in the 30th over, leaving Central Zone at 188-3. However, Irfaan Shukkur was dismissed on the next ball, leaving the team needing 136 runs in 20 overs.#mirpur #jishan_alam #jahangir_alam #central_zone #north_zone
