Bangladesh will face Pakistan in the 3rd ODI of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on March 15, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:15 PM local time.
The previous match also saw a moment of controversy when Salman Ali Agha was run out by Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz during Pakistan’s innings. Agha was outside his crease while trying to return the ball to the bowler and Miraz quickly broke the stumps, leading to heated reactions on the field and debates around the “spirit of cricket.”
The dismissal was completely within the laws of the game, though it sparked visible frustration from the Pakistan camp. With both teams already producing one-sided victories in the first two matches, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said he is expecting the decider to be a far more intense and competitive contest as both sides look to finish the series on top.
The series is currently finely poised after both teams registered one win each. Bangladesh dominated the opening ODI with a comfortable chase, but Pakistan bounced back strongly in the second match with an emphatic victory.
Pakistan’s response in the previous game showcased a strong batting performance followed by a disciplined bowling display, setting up an exciting decider between the two sides.
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh after a huge domination in 1st game, today they struggled to build momentum in the second ODI as their batting lineup collapsed while chasing Pakistan’s total. After early setbacks at the top, the middle order tried to recover but failed to keep up with the required pace.
Litton Das was the standout performer with 41 runs, while Towhid Hridoy added 28. However, regular wickets prevented Bangladesh from building any meaningful partnerships, eventually being bowled out for 114 runs.
For Bangladesh to bounce back in the series decider, the top order including Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Saif Hassan will need to provide a stronger start.
Pakistan Preview
Pakistan produced a much-improved performance in the second ODI to level the series. Their batting lineup delivered several valuable contributions that helped them post a competitive total of 274 runs.
Maaz Sadaqat led the scoring with a superb 75, while Salman Agha contributed 64 and Mohammad Rizwan added 44.
The collective effort from the middle order played a key role in building the total.Pakistan’s bowlers then dominated the chase, with Haris Rauf and Maaz Sadaqat among the key wicket-takers as Bangladesh’s batting lineup struggled to cope with the pressure.
BAN vs PAK Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
BAN vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium traditionally offers assistance to bowlers, especially spinners as the match progresses. Batters who settle early can score runs, but chasing targets in the fourth innings often becomes difficult.
| Stats | Details |
| Total Matches | 144 |
| Matches won batting first | 64 |
| Matches won bowling first | 76 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 218 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 186 |
BAN vs PAK Winner Prediction
Pakistan will head into the third ODI with strong momentum after their dominant win in the previous match. Their batting lineup showed depth, and the bowling attack executed plans effectively under pressure.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, after all the backlash and drama, they will need a stronger batting performance and much tighter bowling to challenge Pakistan in the series decider.
Our Prediction: Bangladesh to win and clinch the series (2-1).
Code: TOPBK
