Final result
Bangladesh Cricket won by 11 runs
Player of the match: Tanzid Hasan
Result · One-Day Internationals
Bangladesh Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 209Chase success · 58%POTM · Tanzid Hasan
Match preview & overview
Bangladesh hold their nerve to beat Pakistan by 11 runs in Dhaka ODI
Bangladesh Cricket beat Pakistan Cricket by 11 runs in the ODI played on 15 March 2026 at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh batted first and posted 290/5, a total that proved just enough as Pakistan were bowled out for 279 in their reply. Player of the Match Tanzid Hasan drove a wicketless powerplay that yielded 50 runs and set the tone for the innings. Pakistan's chase was effectively undermined by a poor start: 3 wickets lost for 43 runs inside the powerplay left them needing a near-flawless recovery that never arrived.
The result means Bangladesh have now won two of the last five meetings between the sides. Pakistan still lead the overall ODI head-to-head 50 wins to 13 across 64 matches, but Bangladesh's ability to win at home on a surface they understand well remains a consistent factor in this rivalry.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field. At this venue, teams that chase win roughly 54 per cent of the time, so the decision was defensible in theory. In practice, Bangladesh's batting depth and the platform built in the powerplay made it a total that required Pakistan to be almost perfect throughout their chase.
Pitch report & venue insights
National Stadium — 74-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2023. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
74
T20 matches hosted
209
Avg 1st-innings score
181
Avg 2nd-innings score
58%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
58%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Bangladesh post 290/5. Well above Dhaka average
The Shere Bangla National Stadium's average first-innings score across 469 matches is 179, making Bangladesh's 290/5 a score of genuine substance. A wicketless powerplay of 50 runs laid the platform, and the middle overs added 163 more at the cost of only three wickets.
Angle 02
Pakistan's powerplay collapse cost them the chase
Angle 03
Tanzid Hasan named Player of the Match
Angle 04
Pakistan elected to field. And the toss decision backfired
Angle 05
Bangladesh narrow the head-to-head deficit in a historic rivalry
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top Bangladesh batter markets may carry value given their consistent powerplay starts at this venue. A wicketless 10 overs is the kind of platform that generates big individual scores.
- Pakistan's three powerplay wickets in the chase suggest their top order could be a risk area in future ODIs on this ground; total runs markets for Pakistan openers may reflect that fragility.
- With Bangladesh posting 111 runs above the venue's first-innings average of 179, first-innings total markets could be worth tracking in future Dhaka fixtures when Bangladesh bat first.
- The 54 per cent chase success rate at Shere Bangla means outright result lines for batting-first sides tend to be tighter than comparable venues; this match was a reminder that the pitch does not automatically favour chasing teams.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Bangladesh Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Who won the Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI on 15 March 2026?
Bangladesh Cricket won the match by 11 runs. Bangladesh posted 290/5 batting first at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, and Pakistan were bowled out for 279 in their chase.
Who was Player of the Match in the Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI?
Tanzid Hasan was named Player of the Match. The Bangladesh opener played a key role in a wicketless powerplay that produced 50 runs and set up the team's above-average total.
Where to watch Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI cricket in the UK?
ODI cricket between Bangladesh and Pakistan is typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with live streaming available on Sky Go and NOW TV for subscribers. Check Sky Sports' schedule for exact broadcast times.
What is the head-to-head record between Bangladesh and Pakistan in ODIs?
Pakistan lead the all-time ODI series 50 wins to 13 across 64 completed meetings, with one no result. Bangladesh have won two of the last five encounters between the sides.
What is the average first-innings score at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka?
Across 469 ODI matches at the ground, the average first-innings score is 179. Bangladesh's 290/5 in this fixture was therefore significantly above the historical norm for the venue.
Did the toss make a difference in the Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI?
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field, a decision that did not pay off. At Shere Bangla, sides chasing win approximately 54 per cent of the time, but Bangladesh's strong batting performance made the target too steep for Pakistan, who lost three wickets inside the powerplay.
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Photo credits (1)
- Shakib Al Hasan — photo by Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive), CC BY-SA 4.0 · source