Pakistan faced Bangladesh in the opening match of the three-ODI series on Wednesday, March 11, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The contest proved to be a disappointing start for the Shaheen Afridi-led side, who suffered a comprehensive defeat in the series opener.
Pakistan, featuring four debutants in the match, were put in to bat first. Their innings faltered early as they were bundled out for just 114 runs. Fast bowler Nahid Rana led Bangladesh’s charge with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul that left the visitors struggling to recover.
In response, Bangladesh dispelled any concerns about difficult batting conditions by completing the chase comfortably within 16 overs. Tanzid Hasan anchored the innings with an unbeaten 67 from 42 deliveries, striking seven fours and five sixes.
The emphatic result also saw multiple statistical milestones being achieved during the Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI.
Biggest Defeats for Pakistan in ODIs (by Balls Remaining)
Bangladesh’s victory, completed with 209 balls to spare, became Pakistan’s fourth-heaviest defeat in ODIs in terms of balls remaining.
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- 225 vs West Indies, Cape Town, 1993
- 218 vs West Indies, Nottingham, 2019
- 216 vs South Africa, Cape Town, 2007
- 209 vs Bangladesh, Mirpur, 2026
- 196 vs New Zealand, Wellington, 2011
Bangladesh’s Biggest ODI Wins (by Balls Remaining)
The result also marked Bangladesh’s fourth-largest ODI win measured by balls remaining.
- 229 vs Zimbabwe, Chattogram, 2009
- 221 vs Ireland, Sylhet, 2023
- 209 vs New Zealand, Napier, 2023
- 209 vs Pakistan, Mirpur, 2026
- 180 vs West Indies, Chattogram, 2011
Best Bowling Figures for Bangladesh vs Pakistan in ODIs at Home
Nahid Rana’s five-wicket haul set a new benchmark for Bangladesh against Pakistan in ODIs played on home soil.
- Nahid Rana – 5/18
- Mahmudullah – 3/4
- Tareq Aziz – 3/19
- Abdur Razzak – 3/21
- Mohammad Sharif – 3/40
Shaheen Afridi Reacts to Pakistan’s Loss
Reflecting on the defeat, Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi acknowledged the challenges his side faced during the match.
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“I think we started well, but then, Nahid came in and rattled us. I think we bowled really well. The start we wanted, we did not achieve in the first game. This is a young team, and I will back this team till the end,” Shaheen remarked in post-match conversation.
“When you lose a match, there are a lot of points you can mention. In one-day cricket, you need partnerships, both in batting and bowling. There are still two games left, and we will focus on the next one,” he added.
Pakistan and Bangladesh are scheduled to meet again in the second ODI on Friday, March 13, at the same venue in Mirpur.
