Bangladesh defeated Pakistan 2–1 in the Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard series of 2026, played across three Day/Night ODIs at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. Bangladesh won the 1st ODI by 8 wickets, Pakistan won the 2nd ODI by 128 runs (DLS), and Bangladesh sealed the series with a dramatic 11-run win in the 3rd ODI.
Series Result at a Glance
The Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard series 2026 ended Bangladesh 2–1. All three matches were played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, as Day/Night fixtures starting at 14:15 local time (08:15 UTC).
| Match | Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| 1st ODI | 11 Mar 2026 | Mirpur | Bangladesh | 8 wickets |
| 2nd ODI | 13 Mar 2026 | Mirpur | Pakistan | 128 runs (DLS) |
| 3rd ODI | 15 Mar 2026 | Mirpur | Bangladesh | 11 runs |
| Series | — | — | Bangladesh | 2–1 |
Full Match Scorecard
Each match in this Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard cluster has its own dedicated page with complete batting and bowling figures, fall of wickets, partnerships, and match report:
| Scorecard | Match | Result |
| [Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI scorecard 2026 Mirpur →] | 11 Mar 2026 | Bangladesh won by 8 wkts |
| [Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI scorecard 2026 Mirpur →] | 13 Mar 2026 | Pakistan won by 128 runs (DLS) |
| [Pakistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI scorecard 2026 Mirpur →] | 15 Mar 2026 | Bangladesh won by 11 runs |
| [Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 Series Stats & Summary →] | All 3 ODIs | Bangladesh win 2–1 |
1st ODI Bangladesh Won by 8 Wickets (11 Mar 2026)
The first Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard of this series was defined entirely by Nahid Rana’s historic 5/24. Pakistan, batting first on a Mirpur pitch offering early movement, were bowled out for just 114 in 30.4 overs. Rana bowled at consistently above 140 km/h with one delivery clocking 152 km/h, the fastest ever recorded by a Bangladeshi bowler. Four of his five wickets came from short-ball dismissals that Pakistan’s newly capped batters had no answer to.
Key Performances
1st ODI
| Performance | Player | Figures |
| Player of the Match | Nahid Rana | 5/24 in 7 overs |
| Top bat (PAK) | Faheem Ashraf | 37 off 47 |
| Chase anchor (BAN) | Tanzid Hasan | 67* off 42 balls (SR: 159.52) |
| Support (BAN) | Najmul Hossain Shanto | 27 off 36 |
Bangladesh then chased 115 in just 15.1 overs with Tanzid Hasan blasting 67* off 42 balls to complete an 8-wicket win with more than 34 overs to spare.
2nd ODI Pakistan Won by 128 Runs (DLS) (13 Mar 2026)
Pakistan fought back hard in the 2nd match of this Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard series, posting 274 all out in 47.3 overs led by Maaz Sadaqat’s stunning debut 75 off 46 balls (SR: 163.04) and Mohammad Rizwan’s composed 64 off 87. Rain intervened mid-innings and Bangladesh were set a DLS revised target of 243 in 32 overs a target they failed to chase, collapsing to 114 all out in 23.3 overs.
Key Performances
2nd ODI
| Performance | Player | Figures |
| Player of the Match | Maaz Sadaqat | 75 off 46 balls + 3/23 |
| Top wickets (PAK) | Haris Rauf | 3/26 in 4.3 overs |
| Top wickets (PAK) | Maaz Sadaqat | 3/23 in 5 overs |
| Best bat (BAN) | Litton Das | 41 off 33 (SR: 124.24) |
The Salman Agha Run-Out Controversy
This match also generated global headlines beyond cricket. While Salman Agha stood outside his crease between deliveries, Mehidy Hasan Miraz picked up the ball and broke the stumps with an underarm throw Agha was given out after third umpire review. Agha reacted furiously, throwing his helmet and gloves, and was subsequently handed a demerit point by the match referee. The MCC confirmed the dismissal was completely within the Laws of Cricket. Spirit of the game debate? Justified. Legal outcome? Unambiguous.
3rd ODI Bangladesh Won by 11 Runs (15 Mar 2026)
The series decider was the highest-quality match across the entire Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard cluster. Bangladesh posted 290/5 in 50 overs anchored by Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s maiden ODI century of 107 off 107 balls. Pakistan came agonisingly close, with Salman Agha’s brilliant 106 off 98 balls (SR: 108.16) building a genuine chase but Taskin Ahmed’s 4-wicket haul (4/49) dismantled the lower order in the final stages. Pakistan finished on 279 all out, falling short by just 11 runs.
Key Performances
3rd ODI
| Performance | Player | Figures |
| Player of the Match | Tanzid Hasan Tamim | 107 off 107 balls (6×4, 7×6) |
| Best bowling (BAN) | Taskin Ahmed | 4/49 in 10 overs |
| Best bat (PAK) | Salman Agha | 106 off 98 (SR: 108.16) |
| Support bat (PAK) | Shaheen Afridi | 37 off 38 (tail-end) |
Series Player Awards
Across all three matches of the Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard series, Bangladesh’s depth across batting and bowling proved decisive:sports.
| Award | Player | Team | What They Did |
| Series MVP | Tanzid Hasan Tamim | Bangladesh | 67* in 1st ODI + 107 in 3rd ODI |
| Best Bowling Performance | Nahid Rana | Bangladesh | 5/24 maiden ODI five-wicket haul |
| Best Debut | Maaz Sadaqat | Pakistan | 75 off 46 + 3/23 in 2nd ODI |
| Best Knock (Losing Side) | Salman Agha | Pakistan | 106 off 98 in 3rd ODI |
Series Stats at a Glance
The complete numbers from the Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard series tell a clear story of Bangladesh’s bowling superiority and batting consistency.
| Stat | Figure | Who |
| Highest individual score | 107 | Tanzid Hasan Tamim (BAN, 3rd ODI) |
| Best bowling figures | 5/24 | Nahid Rana (BAN, 1st ODI) |
| Highest team total | 290/5 | Bangladesh (3rd ODI) |
| Lowest team total | 114 | Pakistan (1st ODI) |
| Fastest fifty equivalent | 75 off 46 balls | Maaz Sadaqat (PAK, 2nd ODI) |
| Most wickets (series) | 7 wickets | Taskin Ahmed (BAN) |
| Debut caps given | 4 in one match | Pakistan (1st ODI) |
| Closest finish | 11 runs | 3rd ODI |
Series Analysis
Bangladesh’s Bowling Was the Defining Difference
Bangladesh’s victory in this Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard series was built on four genuine wicket-taking options operating in tandem. Nahid Rana provided the shock pace (5/24 in 1st ODI), Taskin Ahmed provided control with penetration (7 series wickets), Mustafizur Rahman offered the swing option, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz strangled the middle overs with a 3.40 economy in the 2nd ODI. No single bowler broke Bangladesh Pakistan had to contend with four threats simultaneously, and against a depleted batting lineup, they couldn’t.
Pakistan’s Courageous but Costly Youth Selection
Pakistan’s most controversial and consequential decision was handing four debut caps in the opening match Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, and Abdul Samad all playing their first ODI in the same game on away soil. The gamble backfired in the 1st ODI but partially paid off in the 2nd. Maaz Sadaqat’s 75 off 46 balls at a strike rate of 163.04 on debut was one of the most electrifying innings in a Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI, ever. Coach Mike Hesson admitted Pakistan “went into a shell” against Rana’s extreme pace in the 1st ODI a damning assessment of batting mindset under pressure.
The Three-Match Tactical Arc
The series arc was a three-act story: Bangladesh’s bowlers dominated with pace in Match 1 → Pakistan’s batting depth and seam bowlers responded emphatically in Match 2 → Bangladesh’s home conditions experience and Tanzid’s maturity won the decider in Match 3. The Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard across all three games shows the margin of victories narrowing 8 wickets, then 128 runs, then 11 runs suggesting Pakistan adapted but ran out of time.
ICC ODI Rankings Impact
Bangladesh’s 2–1 home series win over Pakistan in the Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard series has meaningful ICC ODI ranking consequences. It strengthens Bangladesh’s position in the Asia ODI standings and builds momentum ahead of upcoming ICC Super League qualification rounds. For Pakistan, the result signals a team in genuine transition batting fragility at the top is a red flag, but the emergence of Maaz Sadaqat as a match-winning all-rounder at debut is a significant silver lining. Both selectors will revisit this series data extensively before their next bilateral assignments.
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Explore Full Match Scorecards
Click each match link to access the complete batting scorecard, bowling figures, fall of wickets, partnerships, and match commentary:
- [Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI scorecard 2026 Nahid Rana 5/24, Bangladesh win by 8 wkts →]
- [Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI scorecard 2026 Maaz Sadaqat debut 75, Pakistan win by 128 runs (DLS) →]
- [Pakistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI scorecard 2026 Tanzid Hasan 107, Bangladesh series win →]
- [Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 Complete series stats, averages, and player rankings →]
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who won the Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI series 2026?
Ans. Bangladesh won the 3-match ODI series 2–1, making it a historic home series win. The Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard outcomes were: Bangladesh won by 8 wickets (1st ODI), Pakistan won by 128 runs DLS (2nd ODI), Bangladesh won by 11 runs (3rd ODI).
Q2. What did Nahid Rana do in the 1st ODI vs Pakistan?
Ans. Nahid Rana took 5/24 in 7 overs his maiden ODI five-wicket haul. He bowled consistently above 140 km/h, previously clocking 152 km/h against Pakistan at Rawalpindi in 2024 the fastest ever by a Bangladeshi bowler. Four of his five wickets in the 1st ODI came via short-ball dismissals.
Q3. Who were Pakistan’s debutants in the 2026 series?
Ans. Pakistan gave four players their ODI debut in the 1st match: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, and Abdul Samad. Sadaqat was the standout 75 off 46 balls plus 3/23 in the 2nd ODI makes him one of Pakistan’s most exciting all-round prospects in recent years.
Q4. Was Salman Agha’s run-out in the 2nd ODI legal?
Ans. Yes completely legal under the Laws of Cricket. The MCC confirmed Mehidy Hasan Miraz acted within the rules when he broke the stumps while Agha stood outside the crease. Agha’s angry reaction earned him a demerit point from the match referee.
Q5. What was the 3rd ODI result?
Ans. Bangladesh 290/5 beat Pakistan 279 all out by 11 runs in the series decider. Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s 107 off 107 balls set up Bangladesh; Salman Agha’s 106 off 98 nearly won it for Pakistan before Taskin Ahmed’s 4/49 closed out the match.
Q6. Where were all three ODIs played?
Ans. All three ODIs in the Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard series were held at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, as Day/Night fixtures starting at 14:15 local time.
