The third One-Day International (ODI) between Bangladesh and Pakistan takes place in Mirpur on March 15, 2026. This match is the final game in a closely contested three-match series.
Match Preview
Pakistan and Bangladesh each won one match leading into this decisive encounter. Pakistan secured a dominant victory in the second ODI, winning by 128 runs. Maaz Sadaqat was instrumental for Pakistan, scoring 75 runs off 46 balls and capturing three wickets, helping to bowl out Bangladesh for just 114 runs.
In the opening ODI, Bangladesh showcased their strength with an eight-wicket win. Nahid Rana’s remarkable performance included taking five wickets, leading to Pakistan being dismissed for 114 runs.
Teams and Playing XI
- Bangladesh:
- Saif Hassan
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Litton Das (wk)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Afif Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c)
- Rishad Hossain
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Nahid Rana
- Pakistan:
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Ghazi Ghori
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Salman Agha
- Abdul Samad
- Faheem Ashraf
- Saad Masood
- Shaheen Afridi (c)
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
Toss Result
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first, a strategic decision aiming to capitalize on the home team’s batting vulnerabilities.
Viewing Information
The match will not be televised in India. However, fans can watch the game live on the FanCode app and website, starting at 1:45 PM IST.
As the series reaches its climax, cricket fans eagerly await what promises to be an exciting finale between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
