Pakistan suffered a disappointing defeat against Bangladesh national cricket team in the first ODI of the series on March 11, 2026. The match was played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
Pakistan’s batting line struggled throughout the innings and the team was bowled out for only 114 runs in 30.4 overs. Only a few players managed to score runs. Faheem Ashraf was the top scorer with 37 runs, while Sahibzada Farhan added 27 runs. The rest of the batting lineup failed to build partnerships, which led to a very low total.
Bangladesh bowlers dominated the match, especially Nahid Rana, who took 5 wickets for 24 runs. His early spell broke Pakistan’s batting order and put the visitors under heavy pressure.
In reply, Bangladesh chased the target easily. Opener Tanzid Hasan played a strong innings and scored 67 runs, helping his team reach 115 for 2 in just 15.1 overs. Bangladesh won the match by 8 wickets with 209 balls remaining, taking a 1–0 lead in the ODI series.
Match Statistics
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 114 all out | 30.4 |
| Bangladesh | 115/2 | 15.1 |
Key Performances
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Faheem Ashraf | Pakistan | 37 runs |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 27 runs |
| Nahid Rana | Bangladesh | 5/24 |
| Tanzid Hasan | Bangladesh | 67 runs |
Pakistan will now look to improve their performance in the second ODI of the series.
