BAN vs PAK Today Match Prediction, Head-to-Head Records: Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Who Will Win Today’s 1st ODI Match?
- Published: March 10, 2026
- Updated: March 10, 2026
- By AllCric Team
Bangladesh take on Pakistan in the 1st ODI of the Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on 11 March 2026. This BAN vs PAK match prediction sees Bangladesh looking to capitalize on familiar home conditions, particularly the spin-friendly Mirpur surface. With quality spinners and a well-balanced squad, the hosts will aim to start the series strongly in this BAN vs PAK today match prediction clash.
Pakistan, meanwhile, arrive 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 changes to the squad, notably leaving out experienced players like Babar Azam and Saim Ayub. With a relatively inexperienced lineup and possible debutants, Pakistan face a tough challenge against Bangladesh at home. Considering the conditions and squad balance, this BAN vs PAK match prediction today slightly favors Bangladesh.
BAN vs PAK Match Details
- Match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st ODI
- Tournament: Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026
- Date: 11 March 2026
- Time: 1:45 PM IST
- Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
BAN vs PAK Pitch Report – Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
The Mirpur pitch generally favors bowlers, especially spinners, making it a challenging surface for batters. Runs are not easy to score, and teams often need to build partnerships carefully.
- Pitch Condition: Slow, spin-friendly surface
- Average First Innings Score: Around 230 runs
- Batting Conditions: Moderate scoring ground
- Pace Bowling: Early movement, two-paced surface
- Spin Bowling: Significant turn and grip
- Competitive Total: 250+ runs if batting first
BAN vs PAK Weather Report
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with possible passing showers
- Temperature: Around 32°C dropping to 25°C later
- Humidity: Moderate
- Rain: 50–60% chance around start time
- Wind: Light winds around 10 km/h
BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head Record in ODI
| Matches Played | Bangladesh Won | Pakistan Won |
|---|---|---|
|
39
|
05
|
34 |
Latest meeting (31-Oct-2023): Pakistan won by 7 wickets (with 105 balls remaining)
BAN vs PAK Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh (BAN) Predicted XI
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) Predicted XI
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
Players to Watch – BAN vs PAK
Batters to Watch
- Tawhid Hridoy (BAN) – 388 ODI runs in 2025; Bangladesh’s top run scorer last year
- Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) – Experienced batter; key anchor in Pakistan lineup
- Soumya Sarkar (BAN) – Over 2300 ODI runs; reliable top-order player
Bowlers to Watch
- Shaheen Afridi (PAK) – 135 ODI wickets; 12 wickets vs Bangladesh in 4 matches
- Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) – 177 ODI wickets; lethal with variations
- Abrar Ahmed (PAK) – 28 wickets in 14 ODIs; important spin option
BAN vs PAK Toss Prediction
Teams chasing have had slightly better success at Mirpur. With the pitch assisting bowlers early and dew possibly helping batters later, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl firs
BAN vs PAK Today Match Prediction & Analysis
Bangladesh enter the series with the advantage of playing in familiar home conditions where spin bowling often dominates matches. Players like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain could play a decisive role on the slow Mirpur surface.
Pakistan, on the other hand, come with a revamped squad featuring several new faces after their World Cup disappointment. While their pace attack led by Shaheen Afridi remains dangerous, the lack of experience in the batting lineup could be a concern.
Considering the pitch conditions, team balance, and home advantage, our BAN vs PAK match prediction today backs Bangladesh to win the 1st ODI.
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❓FAQs
Bangladesh are slight favorites due to home advantage and spin-friendly conditions in Mirpur.
The Mirpur pitch is slow and spin-friendly, with an average first-innings score around 230 runs.
Tawhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz for Bangladesh and Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan for Pakistan.
In ODI cricket, Pakistan national cricket team have won 34 matches, while Bangladesh national cricket team have won 5 matches out of 39 meetings.
A total of 250+ runs is generally a competitive score.
The Mirpur pitch usually helps bowlers, especially spinners.