Pakistan is attempting to maintain its winning streak in the 50-over format against Bangladesh. Historically, Pakistan has secured 34 victories out of 39 One Day Internationals (ODIs) played against Bangladesh, showcasing a dominant performance in their encounters.
The first ODI of the Dutch-Bangla Bank ODI Series 2026 is set to take place at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The match is scheduled to commence at 1:45 PM IST (2:15 PM local time). Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan, marking their return to 50-over cricket after missing the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Team Updates
Pakistan’s captain, Shaheen Afridi, confirmed that three debutants—Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Shamyl Hussain—will feature in the playing XI. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s team, led by captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, includes key players such as Litton Das and Taskin Ahmed.
Weather and Pitch Conditions
Weather officials in Dhaka have warned of scattered thunderstorms on the match day, with a maximum temperature expected to reach 32°C. The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium is known to assist spinners as the match progresses, which could play a crucial role in the outcome.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz expressed confidence in his team’s preparation, stating, “Yeah, definitely. It was an excellent start.” He emphasized the importance of every match, noting, “Every match is very important, you know, the qualifies [to] the World Cup.” Miraz also highlighted the challenges bowlers may face, saying, “If you bowl in the right area all the times, definitely it’s been difficult to because pace is there.”
As the match unfolds, observers will be keenly watching how both teams adapt to the conditions and the performance of the debutants in Pakistan’s squad. With two matches remaining in the series after this first ODI, the stakes are high for both teams as they aim to secure crucial points ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
