with 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup visible on the horizon, both Bangladesh and Pakistan enter this three-match ODI series in Dhaka to cement new combinations. The tour marks an important transition for Pakistan, who come with a revamped squad, while Bangladesh look to dominate their stronghold in Mirpur.
The big story for Pakistan is the absence Babar Azamreleased as selectors turn to the next World Cup cycle. under his leadership Shaheen Shah AfridiHe named six open players, including exciting prospects like Pakistan Shamil Huseyn and Abdul Samad. With a veteran Mohammad Rizvan Providing the backbone, the Green Men test their bench strength in subcontinental conditions.
Led by the Tigers Mehidi Hasan Mirazit’s huge at home. While they are missing the wounded Hasan Mahmud and Edited by Hasan Sakibrecall Afif Huseyn adds depth to a middle order that includes experienced ones Lytton Das and Najmul Huseyn Shanto. For dowrythis series is his chance to prove his tactical skills as a full-time leader.
Pakistan Bangladesh tour 2026: ODI fixtures
- 1st ODI: 11 March 2026, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, 13:45 IST / 08:15 GMT / 14:15 LOCAL
- 2nd ODI: 13 March 2026, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, 13:45 IST / 08:15 GMT / 14:15 LOCAL
- 3rd ODI: 15 March 2026, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, 13:45 IST / 08:15 GMT / 14:15 LOCAL
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Teams:
Pakistan: Shahin Afridi (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Fahim Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Wasim, Muhammad Gazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Sahibzade Farhan, Salman Agha, Shamil Hussain.
Bangladesh: Mehidi Hasan Miraz (c), 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 Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
Stream and Live Streaming details
- USA: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- Great Britain: Sky Sports Cricket
- India: Fancode
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Sports
- Bangladesh: T Sports, Nagorik TV
- New Zealand: Sky Sports New Zealand
- Australia: Fox Sports, Amazon Prime
- South Africa: SuperSport
