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
