As the dust settles lately T20 World Cupinternational cricket returns to the famous Shere Bangla National Stadium for a three-match ODI series. Bangladesh and Pakistan. This opening clash on March 11 marks a new chapter for both sides with new leadership and a youth-centric approach.
Enter this series with Bangladesh Mehidi Hasan Miraz behind the wheel. Moving away from the Big Five era, the Tigers are relying more on their homegrown stars. Pay attention to the speed trio Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islamand Mustafizur Rahmanhave developed world-class variations (cutters and slow bounces) specifically for these Mirpur conditions.
Speedster led Pakistan Shaheen AfridiIt comes with a lineup that highlights the ‘next generation’. with Babar Azam rested, the focus is on young talents Shamil Huseyn and Sahibzade Farhan. Introducing a specialist leg spinner Abrar Ahmed It suggests that Pakistan is ready to fire with fire on the turnpike.
BAN vs PAK, 1st ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: March 11; 13:45 IST/ 08:15 GMT/ 14:15 Local
- Location: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
BAN vs PAK, Head to head record
Matches played: 39 | BAN won: 5 | PAK won: 14 | No result: 0
Shere Bangla National Stadium Ground Report
The surface at Shere Bangla National Stadium is known for its slow and low nature. Historically, the track has helped the spinners from the first hour. Expect Mehidi and Abrar to be the most influential figures on the pitch. Hitting is generally easiest during the first 10-15 shots when the ball is hard. After the shine wears off, the surface becomes “sticky”, making it difficult for incoming batters to find their timing. The captain who wins the toss will bowl first to take advantage of any early moisture and avoid a ‘dry’ time in the afternoon when the pitch is slowest.
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Groups
Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), 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 Islam, Nahid Islam, Nahid Shoriful.
Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Fahim Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Rizwan (Goalkeeper), Muhammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (Goalkeeper, Masaldzaib Shahid), Salman Ali Agha, Shamil Hussain
BAN vs PAK, 1st ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Bangladesh toss first
- Pakistan powerplay score: 50-60
- Pakistan total score: 270-280
Case 2:
- Pakistan are first in the toss
- Bangladesh powerplay score: 40-50
- Bangladesh Total Score: 250-260
Match result: First the bowling team will win the game.
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