Bangladesh is set to face Pakistan in the 3rd ODI match of the Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on Sunday, March 15.
Preview
In the 3rd ODI match of the Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026, Bangladesh (BAN) is set to face Pakistan (PAK) in this exciting contest. Bangladesh performed brilliantly in the first match, but could not repeat its performance in the second match and had to face a huge defeat of 128 runs. Pakistan scored 274 runs in the last match, in response to which Bangladesh was all out for 114 runs. Litton Das has batted well and scored 41 runs, while Rishad Hossain took three wickets in the previous game.
On the other hand, Pakistan’s performance in the last match was excellent, as in the top order, Maaz Sadaqat scored 75 runs for them, while in the middle order, Salman Agha also scored 64 runs and took the team to a good total, while in the bowling department, Haris Rauf and Maaz Sadaqat took three wickets each. Currently, both teams have one win each. Both teams will definitely want to win the series decider and win the series.
Match Information
Probable PlayingXI
Bangladesh
Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(C), Liton Das
Bench: Mahidul Islam Ankon, Soumya Sarkar, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Agha Salman, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan, Faisal Akram, S Afridi(C), Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim
Bench: Ghazi Ghori, Abdul Samad, Saad Masood, Abrar Ahmed
Pitch Report
The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, is regarded as favourable for bowlers. Known for its slow and spin-friendly characteristics in One-Day Internationals, it favours bowlers. The pitch provides a somewhat balanced surface with a green tint that helps pacers early on; however, it tends to become harder for batting as it dries out under the sun.
Salman Ali Agha PAK | bat
Salman Agha has been a consistent performer for Pakistan, scoring 355 runs in his last ten matches at an average of 50.71.
Towhid Hridoy BAN | bat
Towhid Hridoy is currently in excellent form. He also scored 308 runs in the last 10 games with an average of 34.22. He can play a match-winning knock in this match.
Soumya Sarkar- BAN | BAT- 8
Faisal Akram- PAK | BOWL
FAQs- bAN vs PAK
1. When and where will the BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI match be played?
The 3rd ODI between the Bangladesh national cricket team and the Pakistan national cricket team will be played on March 15, 2026, at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
2. What is the pitch report for the BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI in Mirpur?
The pitch at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium is generally slow and spin-friendly. Pacers can get some help early due to the slight grass covering, but as the match progresses, spinners tend to dominate, making batting difficult in the later stages. The average first-innings score here is around 236.
3. Who are the best captaincy picks for BAN vs PAK Dream11 teams?
Top captaincy choices include Salman Ali Agha and Towhid Hridoy. Both batters have been in excellent form recently and are capable of playing match-winning innings.
4. Which players are key fantasy picks for the BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI?
Important Dream11 picks for this match include Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Maaz Sadaqat, and Haris Rauf, as they have delivered strong performances in the series so far.
5. Who is likely to win the BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI?
Considering the momentum from the previous match and their balanced squad, the Pakistan national cricket team are slightly favored to defeat the Bangladesh national cricket team in this series-deciding ODI.
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