BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction & Best Dream11 Team Today: Playing XI, Match preview, Fantasy Cricket Tips for 1st ODI 2026
- Published: March 10, 2026
- Updated: March 10, 2026
- By AllCric Team
Match Preview
Bangladesh will face Pakistan in the 1st ODI of the Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 11 March 2026 at 1:45 PM IST. Bangladesh will look to take advantage of familiar home conditions, especially the spin-friendly Mirpur pitch, where their bowling attack has historically performed well. With several experienced players and strong spin options, the hosts will aim to start the series strongly in this BAN vs PAK Dream11 prediction clash.
Pakistan, meanwhile, arrive in Bangladesh after a disappointing campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where they were eliminated in the Super Eight stage. The visitors have made several major squad changes, leaving out experienced players such as Babar Azam and Saim Ayub. With a relatively inexperienced squad and several potential debutants, Pakistan face a tough challenge against Bangladesh in this BAN vs PAK Dream11 prediction today match. Need a complete BAN vs PAK 1st ODI match preview with today’s prediction? Access expert insights and match details here.
BAN vs PAK Match Details
- Match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st ODI
- Tournament: Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026
- Date & Time: 11 March 2026, 1:45 PM IST
- Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
BAN vs PAK Recent Form
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Bangladesh (BAN)
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Pakistan (PAK) |
L W W W W
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BAN vs PAK Pitch & Weather Report
The pitch at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur is known for being slow and spin-friendly. Spinners usually dominate here as the surface tends to offer grip and turn as the match progresses. Pacers can get some movement with the new ball, but the pitch generally becomes slower later in the innings.
The average first innings score at this venue in ODIs is around 230, making it a moderate-scoring ground. Weather conditions are expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures between 25°C and 32°C, although there is a slight chance of brief showers around the start of the match.
BAN vs PAK Probable Playing 11
Bangladesh (BAN) Probable 11
Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam
Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11
Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Abdul Samad, Salman Ali Agha, Maaz Sadaqat, Faheem Ashraf, Saad Masood, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed
Top Fantasy Picks for BAN vs PAK Match
Top Wicketkeeper Pick
- Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) – Reliable wicketkeeper-batter and experienced middle-order player
Top Batting Picks
- Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) – Pakistan’s standout performer in the T20 World Cup,
- Tawhid Hridoy (BAN) – Bangladesh’s top ODI run-scorer in 2025 with 388 runs
- Litton Das (BAN) – Experienced middle order and key run-scorer for Bangladesh.
Top Bowling Picks
- Shaheen Afridi (PAK) – Pakistan captain with 135 wickets in 71 ODIs
- Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) – Experienced pacer with 177 ODI wickets
- Abrar Ahmed (PAK) – Lead spinner with 28 wickets in 14 ODIs
Top All-rounder Picks
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN) – Key all-rounder with 1790 runs and 121 wickets in ODIs
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Team Today
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)
Batters: Sahibzada Farhan (PAK), Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN), Litton Das (BAN), Tawhid Hridoy (BAN)
All-rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN), Salman Ali Agha (PAK), Afif Hossain (BAN)
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (PAK), Mustafizur Rahman (BAN), Haris Rauf (PAK), Abrar Ahmed (PAK)
BAN vs PAK Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Small League Captain Choices
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Shaheen Afridi
Grand League Captain Choices
- Tawhid Hridoy
- Mohammad Rizwan
Best Vice-Captain Options
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Sahibzada Farhan
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match
Bangladesh appear slightly stronger heading into the match due to their familiarity with Mirpur conditions and their strong spin attack. Pakistan’s inexperienced squad could face difficulties on the slow pitch, although their pace attack led by Shaheen Afridi still poses a threat.
Predicted Winner: Bangladesh
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❓FAQs
Bangladesh have a slight advantage due to home conditions and a strong spin attack.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tawhid Hridoy, Shaheen Afridi, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mohammad Rizwan are top picks.
The Mirpur pitch is slow and spin-friendly, with an average ODI first innings score around 230.