From overs 11 to 15, Bangladesh national cricket team comfortably chased down the target. Tanzid Hasan Tamim brought up his half-century in the 12th over as Bangladesh reached 92/1, before smashing a four and a six in the 13th to take the score to 103/1. In the 14th over, Mohammad Wasim dismissed Najmul Hossain Shanto for 27, but Bangladesh still moved to 110/2. A few singles in the 15th over took the score to 114/2, and a wide from Wasim in the 16th over sealed the result as Bangladesh won by 8 wickets.
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PAK vs BAN 1st ODI Highlights: Bangladesh 115/2, Pakistan 114 | Bangla Tigers Win By 8 Wickets
🕒 Updated: March 11, 2026 17:57:58 IST
✍️ Written by: Debayan Bhattacharyya
✍️ Written by: Debayan Bhattacharyya
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PAK vs BAN 1st ODI AS IT HAPPENED: Bangladesh secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first ODI at Mirpur, chasing down the 115-run target in just 15.1 overs. Tanzid Hasan Tamim led the charge with a blistering unbeaten 67 off 42 balls, featuring seven fours and five sixes, making light work of the small total. Earlier, the match was defined by a historic bowling performance from Nahid Rana, whose career-best 5/24 dismantled the Pakistan lineup for 114. Despite a fighting 37 from Faheem Ashraf, the visitors could not withstand the combined pressure from Rana and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who claimed 3/29. This commanding win gives Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the next game scheduled for March 13.
Pakistan: The “Bold” Experiment
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signaled a massive shift in strategy. In a move that shocked many, former captain Babar Azam, along with Naseem Shah and Saim Ayub, were omitted from the squad. Under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan has traveled with an experimental 15-member squad featuring six uncapped players.
The spotlight will be on Sahibzada Farhan, who enters this series as the highest run-scorer of the 2026 T20 World Cup (383 runs). With Mohammad Rizwan providing the veteran presence behind the stumps, Pakistan is banking on youthful exuberance to wash away the bitter taste of their early World Cup exit.
Bangladesh: Seeking the Winning Habit
For the hosts, this series is about building a sustainable “true wicket” habit ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has emphasized playing on better batting tracks rather than typical Mirpur “rank turners.” While Bangladesh missed out on the T20 World Cup 2026 entirely, they remain a formidable force in the 50-over format at home. The return of Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana bolsters a bowling attack that looks to exploit any signs of Pakistani inexperience.
Head-To-Head
In terms of their historical rivalry, Pakistan holds a dominant lead over Bangladesh in the ODI format. Out of the 39 matches played between the two nations, Pakistan has emerged victorious in 34 encounters, while Bangladesh has secured 5 wins. The most recent meeting between the sides took place during the 2023 ODI World Cup, where Pakistan claimed a comfortable 7-wicket victory.
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- 17:40 (IST) 11 Mar 2026
PAK vs BAN 1st ODI Live Score and Updates: BAN 110/2 After 15.2 Overs
- 17:14 (IST) 11 Mar 2026
PAK vs BAN Live Score and Updates: BAN 81/1 After 10 Overs
In the 10th over, Salman Agha kept things tight for Pakistan national cricket team, conceding just 3 runs. Najmul Hossain Shanto picked up a couple and a single while Tanzid Hasan Tamim was kept quiet. At the end of the over, Bangladesh national cricket team moved to 81/1 after 10 overs.
- 17:11 (IST) 11 Mar 2026
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score and Updates: BAN 78/1 After 9 Overs
From overs 6 to 9, Bangladesh national cricket team kept the chase under control as Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto scored freely. Bangladesh moved from 47/1 (6 overs) to 59/1 (7 overs), 71/1 (8 overs), and 78/1 (9 overs), with Tamim hitting two sixes and Shanto adding quick boundaries.
- 16:55 (IST) 11 Mar 2026
Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI Score and Updates: BAN 37/1 After 5 Overs
After Pakistan were bundled out for just 114 runs, Bangladesh have started off well as they have put up 37 runs on the board with the loss of just a wicket in 5 overs. Tanzim Hasan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto are the batters, who are at the crease for the hosts and are in a commanding position to win the match.
- 15:57 (IST) 11 Mar 2026
PAK vs BAN 1st ODI Live Score and Updates: PAK 91/9 After 25 Overs
From overs 19 to 25, Bangladesh national cricket team tightened their grip on the match with disciplined bowling. Nahid Rana and Mehidy Hasan Miraz kept the scoring in check as Faheem Ashraf and Hussain Talat struggled to build momentum, with Pakistan reaching 72/6 after 21 overs. Miraz then delivered a crucial blow in the 22nd over, dismissing Talat and Shaheen Afridi lbw to reduce Pakistan national cricket team to 81/8. Soon after, Taskin Ahmed removed Mohammad Wasim, leaving Pakistan reeling at 82/9 after 23 overs. Although Faheem Ashraf briefly counterattacked with two boundaries off Miraz in the 25th over, Pakistan could only...
