Bangladesh and Pakistan will face each other in the 1st ODI of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on March 11. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:15 PM Local Time (8:15 AM GMT). Stay tuned with our BAN vs PAK match prediction, team preview, pitch report and winner prediction ahead of this contest.
This series provides both teams an opportunity to test their ODI combinations ahead of upcoming international assignments. Bangladesh will be looking to use their strong home advantage in Dhaka, while Pakistan arrive with a relatively refreshed squad that includes several new faces.
Historically, Pakistan have dominated the ODI head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 39 encounters between 1986 and 2023, Pakistan have won 34 matches, while Bangladesh have managed 5 victories, giving Pakistan a clear historical advantage in this rivalry.
BAN vs PAK Over/Under Prediction
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan | Over 19.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Tanzid Hasan Tamim has performed well in recent domestic matches and looks to be in good touch ahead of this ODI series. While his recent international scores have been low, we back Tanzid to start the series on a positive note, predicting his score to be over 19 runs.
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | Over 27.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Mohammad Rizwan is a key batter in the middle order and an exceptional player of spin. His role will be crucial on the low-bouncy track at Shere Bangla Stadium. He boasts an impressive record against Bangladesh, averaging 57.7 in recent meetings.
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh will enter the series with a squad that blends experience and emerging talent. The return of Litton Das to the ODI squad is a significant boost for the hosts, providing stability at the top of the order and additional wicketkeeping options.
Fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam have also been included in the squad for the three-match ODI series, strengthening Bangladesh’s pace attack. Their presence could be crucial on a Dhaka surface that often offers assistance to bowlers, especially in low-scoring contests.
With experienced players like Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Mustafizur Rahman in the lineup, Bangladesh will aim to make the most of familiar conditions and challenge Pakistan in the opening ODI.
Pakistan Preview
Pakistan head into this series with a slightly revamped ODI squad. The selectors have opted to move on from some established names, with Babar Azam and Saim Ayub omitted from the squad, while Sahibzada Farhan has earned a call-up for the Bangladesh tour.
The team will likely rely on a batting lineup built around Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan, and Salman Agha, supported by players like Abdul Samad and Maaz Sadaqat in the middle order. Pakistan’s all-round options could play a key role in balancing the side on a challenging Dhaka surface.
With a bowling attack featuring experienced names such as Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan will look to use their pace and spin combination to restrict Bangladesh on what is traditionally a low-scoring ground.
BAN vs PAK Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Soumya Sarkar, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Afif Hossain
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Masood, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim
BAN vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka traditionally favors bowlers and often produces relatively low-scoring ODI contests. Spinners tend to play a major role in the middle overs, while seamers can extract movement with the new ball.
| Stats | Details |
| Total Matches | 142 |
| Matches won batting first | 63 |
| Matches won bowling first | 75 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 218 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 187 |
BAN vs PAK Winner Prediction
Bangladesh will have the advantage of home conditions and familiarity with the pitch in Dhaka. However, Pakistan possesses a strong bowling attack and historically dominates the head-to-head record between the two sides.
If Pakistan’s bowling unit performs to its potential, they could control the game even on a slow surface. However, Bangladesh’s comfort in home conditions makes this contest closely balanced.
Our Prediction: Pakistan to Win the match @ 1.60
Code: TOPBK
