Pakistan and Bangladesh will begin their three-match One Day International (ODI) series today (Wednesday) at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, marking another chapter in their growing white-ball rivalry.
The second and third matches of the series are scheduled for March 13 and March 15 respectively, with all fixtures set to be played at the same venue in Dhaka.
All matches will start at 1:15pm Pakistan Standard Time, while the toss is scheduled to take place at 12:45pm. Fans in Pakistan can watch the action live on PTV Sports, with live streaming available on Tapmad, Myco, and Tamasha.
Pakistan’s 15-member squad arrived in Bangladesh early Sunday after completing preparations at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, where training sessions were held on March 6 and 7 before departure.
Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi confirmed that Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Shamyl Hussain will make their ODI debuts, receiving cap numbers 255, 256, and 257 respectively as part of Pakistan’s top order.
This marks the third white-ball bilateral series between the two sides since May 2025. Out of 39 ODIs played between them, Pakistan has won 34 matches, while one contest ended without a result.
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