Bangladesh vs Pakistan Prediction & Match Preview – 3rd ODI, Pakistan in Bangladesh 2026
Match summary
Bangladesh and Pakistan meet in the third ODI at Shere Bangla National Stadium on 15 March 2026. Check form, probable XIs, pitch and weather in our preview
Match details
| Match | Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI |
|---|---|
| Series | Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 |
| Date | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Start time | 8:15 am GMT / 2:15 pm local |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Bangladesh |
| Toss pick | Pakistan |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 240–270 | – |
| Second innings | 210–245 | – |
Bangladesh
Bangladesh have home conditions and spin options in their favour, though Pakistan arrive with momentum after a 128-run win.
Toss pick: Pakistan
FAQ
What was the result of the previous ODI?
Pakistan won by 128 runs. They made 274 batting first and then bowled Bangladesh out for 114 in 23.3 overs chasing a revised target.
Who starred for Pakistan last time?
Maaz Sadaqat scored 75 off 46 balls and took 3 for 23, while Salman Agha made 64 and Haris Rauf took 3 for 26.
Who top-scored for Bangladesh?
Litton Das made 41 off 33 balls, and Towhid Hridoy added 28.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Bangladesh
- Mehidy Hasan Mirazc
- Tanzid Hasan
- Saif Hassan
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Litton Das
- Towhid Hridoy
- Afif Hossain
- Rishad Hossain
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Nahid Rana
Pakistan
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Shamyl Hussain
- Mohammad Rizwanwk
- Salman Agha
- Hussain Talat
- Abdul Samad
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Afridic
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Haris Rauf
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Bangladesh and Pakistan that we covered.