Pakistan is attempting to maintain its winning streak in the 50-over format against Bangladesh. Historically, Pakistan has secured 34 victories out of 39 ODIs played against Bangladesh, making them the dominant side in this matchup.
Match Update
As the first ODI of the Dutch-Bangla Bank ODI Series 2026 unfolds at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan. The match is scheduled to commence at 1:45 PM IST (2:15 PM local time).
Pakistan’s captain, Shaheen Afridi, has confirmed that three debutants will feature in the opening ODI, including Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Shamyl Hussain. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s captain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, leads a squad that includes key players like 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, potentially influencing the outcome.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz expressed optimism about the match, stating, “Yeah, definitely. It was an excellent start.” He emphasized the importance of every match, saying, “Every match is very important, you know, the qualifies [to] the World Cup.” Miraz also noted the challenges bowlers face, indicating that if they bowl in the right areas, it can be difficult for batsmen due to the pace of the game.
As the match continues, observers are keen to see how the debutants perform and whether Bangladesh can capitalize on their home advantage against a historically strong Pakistan side. With two matches remaining in the series after this first ODI, both teams are eager to set the tone early.
