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Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to face each other in a three match ODI series, with the opening clash scheduled for March 11. The series marks an important phase for both teams as they begin preparations for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.
Bangladesh will host the series and will be eager to make the most of home conditions. The hosts recently endured disappointment after withdrawal from the T20 World Cup 2026, and the ODI series presents them with a fresh opportunity to rebuild momentum.
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Pakistan, on the other hand, are expected to experiment with several young players as they begin a new phase in their ODI setup. The team will be led by Shaheen Afridi, while star batter Babar Azam misses out on the squad.
The visitors have included several fresh names in their lineup, indicating a clear focus on building a squad for the future.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh too will look to start strongly under the leadership of Mehidy Hasan Miraz. With ODI cricket returning to the country, fans are expected to turn up in good numbers to witness the contest between the two Asian sides.
Both teams will view the series as an important chance to test their bench strength and fine tune their combinations ahead of upcoming international assignments.
Match details: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st ODI
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 2:15 PM Local | 8:15 AM GMT | 1:45 PM IST
Predicted playing XI
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr
BAN vs PAK 2026 Live Streaming Details
Fans looking for BAN vs PAK 2026 live streaming details can watch the match through different broadcasters across the world.
Telecast details by region:
- India: FanCode
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket
- USA: Willow TV
- Australia: Fox Sports
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
- South Africa: SuperSport Cricket
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, A Sports
- Bangladesh: T Sports, Nagorik TV
How to watch BAN vs PAK 2026 live streaming in India?
Fans in India can catch the BAN vs PAK 2026 live streaming details on the FanCode platform.
