Bangladesh played Pakistan in the series-deciding 3rd ODI on Sunday, 15th March 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
The three-match ODI series was tied 1-1 after both teams won one game each, making this final match the ultimate decider.
Bangladesh played Pakistan in the series-deciding 3rd ODI on Sunday, 15th March 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
The three-match ODI series was tied 1-1 after both teams won one game each, making this final match the ultimate decider.
| Bangladesh Playing XI | Pakistan Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Soumya Sarkar | Saad Masood |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Mohammad Rizwan (wk) |
| Towhid Hridoy | Salman Agha |
| Litton Das (wk) | Abdul Samad |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c) | Hussain Talat |
| Rishad Hossain | Faheem Ashraf |
| Tanvir Islam | Shaheen Shah Afridi (c) |
| Taskin Ahmed | Haris Rauf |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Abrar Ahmed |
| Shoriful Islam | Mohammad Wasim Jr |
Bangladesh delivered a strong performance and secured an 11-run victory, defending a competitive total of 290 runs.
Pakistan fought hard during the chase, especially through a brilliant century from Salman Ali Agha, but eventually finished at 279 all out in 50 overs, handing Bangladesh the series win.
Why was this match a decider fixture of the Pakistan vs. Bangladesh three-match series?
This match carried massive importance for both sides.
Pakistan entered the decider fixture after a convincing victory in the second ODI, which leveled the series and boosted their confidence.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh wanted to take advantage of home conditions in Dhaka and prove they could bounce back after a dominant defeat on their home soil.
With each team having won one of the first two matches, the series is tied at 1-1, making this final ODI the decider for Pakistan’s tour of Bangladesh 2026 ODI series.
First Innings: Bangladesh’s Batting
Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first.
As the first innings concluded, team Bangladesh had played a well-constructed innings to reach 290/5 in 50 overs.
Throughout the innings, key contributions from the openers and middle-order batsmen helped Bangladesh accelerate at the right moments and reach a challenging total.
Innings Summary
This is how the innings unfolded for both teams:
Powerplay Overs (1 to 10)
Bangladesh made a confident start with openers Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar.
This duo played attacking cricket against Pakistan’s new-ball bowlers and rotated the strike well.
Pakistan struggled to break the opening partnership early, which allowed Bangladesh to build momentum.
Tanzid Hasan looked comfortable from the start and struck boundaries regularly.
Bangladesh ended their powerplay overs in a strong position with a solid foundation to reach a big total.
Middle Overs (11 to 40)
The middle phase was where team Bangladesh had truly built their innings.
Tanzid Hasan’s Century: Tanzid Hasan played a fantastic knock and reached a memorable century. He scored 107 runs from 107 balls, which included several boundaries that kept the scoreboard moving.
Alongside him, Towhid Hridoy played an aggressive supporting role and scored 48 runs from 44 balls, which helped Bangladesh maintain the run rate.
Death Overs (41 to 50)
Bangladesh accelerated strongly in the final overs.
Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz and the lower middle order ensured that Bangladesh finished their innings with momentum.
Despite some tight bowling from Pakistan during the closing stages, Bangladesh managed to add valuable runs and finished their innings at 290/5 in 50 overs, setting Pakistan a target of 291 runs.
Pakistan’s Bowling Efforts
Pakistan’s bowling performance was mixed throughout the innings.
Haris Rauf was the standout performer with 3 wickets, helping Pakistan stay in the contest.
Abrar Ahmed also managed to take an important wicket during the middle overs.
However, Pakistan struggled to contain the Bangladesh batters, especially during partnerships in the middle overs, which allowed the hosts to reach a competitive total.
Second Innings: Pakistan’s Chase
Pakistan began their chase of 291 runs with hope, knowing that one big partnership could change the game.
However, early wickets and pressure from Bangladesh’s bowlers made the chase difficult.
Despite this, Salman Ali Agha played a magnificent innings and almost carried the team to victory.
Pakistan finished their innings at 279 all out in 50 overs, falling just 11 runs short of the target.
Innings Summary
This is how the second innings unfolded:
Powerplay Overs (1 to 10)
Pakistan’s innings started with Sahibzada Farhan and Saad Masood opening the batting.
Bangladesh’s pace attack, led by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, applied pressure early.
Pakistan lost early wickets during the powerplay overs, which slowed their progress and forced the middle order to take over the chase.
The early breakthroughs gave Bangladesh control over the match.
Middle Overs (11 to 40)
The match turned competitive during the middle overs thanks to Pakistan’s Salman Agha.
He played an exceptional innings and scored 106 runs from 98 balls, keeping Pakistan alive in the chase.
Agha built partnerships with the middle order and tried to keep the required run rate under control.
However, Bangladesh bowlers kept striking at important moments to prevent Pakistan from fully taking control.
Death Overs (41 to 50)
The final phase of the match was extremely tense.
Pakistan still had a chance as long as Salman Ali Agha remained at the crease.
Once Salman Agha was dismissed in the 47.4 overs, Pakistan’s hopes of a successful chase faded, and Pakistan team was eventually bowled out for 279 runs. It was a narrow 11-run victory for team Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s Bowling Efforts
Bangladesh’s bowlers stepped up under pressure.
Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman delivered a match-winning spell and dismissed 4 and 3 batsmen respectively.
Pakistan’s Top Scorer
Salman Ali Agha was the standout performer of Pakistan’s team.
He scored a brilliant 106 runs from 98 balls, which included several boundaries, and kept Pakistan in the chase for most of the innings.
Despite his heroic effort, Pakistan ultimately fell short of the target.
What Does This Result Mean?
This 11-run victory in the 3rd ODI on March 15, 2026, allowed Bangladesh to win the three-match ODI series by a margin of 2-1
The win was particularly special because Bangladesh defended a challenging total in a high-pressure decider fixture.
For Pakistan, the series ended in disappointment despite a strong fight in the final match.
However, Salman Ali Agha’s century and Pakistan’s close chase demonstrated the team’s potential in ODI cricket.
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