Bangladesh vs Pakistan Prediction & Match Preview – 3rd ODI, Pakistan in Bangladesh 2026

Bangladesh and Pakistan meet in the third ODI after Pakistan’s heavy win in the previous game. Bangladesh chose to field and conceded 274 as Pakistan were bowled out in 47.3 overs. Rishad Hossain took 3 for 56, captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2 for 34, and Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana a wicket each.

The chase went badly: set a revised target of 234 in 32 overs, Bangladesh were dismissed for 114 in 23.3 overs. Litton Das made 41 off 33 balls and Towhid Hridoy 28 off 38, with Afif Hossain on 14 and Saif Hassan 12, but the rest of the order made little impact.

Pakistan’s performance was complete. Maaz Sadaqat struck 75 off 46 balls (six fours and five sixes) and then took 3 for 23 in five overs. Salman Agha scored 64 from 62, Mohammad Rizwan 44 and Sahibzada Farhan 31. Haris Rauf took 3 for 26, Shaheen Afridi two, and Mohammad Wasim Jr and Faheem Ashraf one each.

With the series in the balance, Bangladesh’s experience in home conditions and their spin options earn them a narrow edge in our preview.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium is known for being slow and helpful to spin. Batting is easiest when the surface is fresh, but it slows and offers more turn and grip as play goes on. Low, occasionally inconsistent bounce means batters need time to adjust their timing, while pace bowlers may get slight movement early. Sides with strong spin attacks tend to benefit.

Weather

Dhaka on 15 March looks warm and slightly humid at about 2:15 pm local time, with temperatures around 30–31°C, partly cloudy skies and humidity of 40–50%. A light breeze of 10–12 km/h may offer some relief. Rain is unlikely early on, although cloud could build later in the afternoon.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 240–270
• 2nd innings: 210–245