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Bangladesh host Pakistan for the first ODI of a three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka starting Wednesday, March 11. Pakistan come into the series after a Super 8 exit at the T20 World Cup, a tournament which Bangladesh boycotted as they denied to play in India.
Both the teams will be playing this ODI series with an eye on the 2027 Cricket World Cup which takes place in the second half of next year. Both sides will be aiming to test their players and come up with the best team ahead of the 50-over World Cup.
Pakistan announce three debutants
Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is leading Pakistan in the ODI series where Babar Azam has been dropped. With Pakistan aiming to blood in some youngsters for the clash, Shaheen revealed that their will be three debutants.
“Yeah, there will be like three debuts of course. Sahibzada Farhan will be there. He’s a top performer in T20s and in one-day and also in List A cricket for Pakistan,” said Shaheen. “There will be Maaz Sadaqat, who will open, and Shamyl Hussain will bat at one down. So there will be three debutants and I hope they will play their own game and show their skills.”
Meanwhile, Bangladesh have decided to trust Mehidy Hasan Miraz as ODI captain despite his poor results. He will have to ensure that after the disappointment of missing out on the T20 World Cup, his troops will be ready to go ahead and perform.
Wicket-keeper batter Litton Das is set to adjust to a middle order role for the team as they try out combinations for the World Cup.
When and where is the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st ODI?
The 1st ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan takes place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. The match will kick off at 1:45 PM IST.
Where to watch the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st ODI in India?
Fans can enjoy the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st ODI’s live streaming on the FanCode app and website. The match will not be available to watch on Indian TV.