BAN vs PAK ODI Series: Squads, Match Timing, and Where to Watch Live

Pakistan and Bangladesh are all set to face off against each other in a three-match ODI series that is set to begin on March 11. All three matches are scheduled to be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

Both the teams will look to this series as a crucial opportunity to step up their preparations for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. Having a major ICC event slated for next year, this series is expected to provide the opportunity for both the teams to try out players and a perfect combination going forward.

It is expected to be a very close contest in this three-match series with Pakistan likely to start as the favorites based on their strong bowling line-up. However, the Bangladesh team will want to capitalize on home conditions, and it's expected to be a great contest between the two nations. The first match is expected to set the tone of the rest of the series and both the teams will be keen to start the series with a win.

Pakistan will be led by the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi who will lead the pack of their potent fast bowling attack. Bangladesh will be led by all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who will captain the side.

Coaches Have Plans Before Series

Both the teams' coaching staff have already shared a few insights regarding the teams' squad as well as their plans during the series.

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson feels that the series is a great opportunity for them to blood young players from the team. With several young faces in the Pakistan squad, the team management is keen to witness how they respond at the international level.

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons expressed his thoughts on his team's batting order. He announced that experienced batsman Litton Das will bat at number five in the ODI format.

With this, Bangladesh will be looking to add more stability to their middle order, which is not so experienced at the moment. Litton Das has played a lot of international matches, and this experience will be very valuable in crucial times.

Bangladesh will also rely on the likes of Najmul Hossain Shanto, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman.

On the other side, Pakistan possesses a very strong bowling attack in Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf and will expect their top batters like Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf to deliver.

Match Timings, Live Streaming, and Squads

The ODI series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will take place in Dhaka only. The matches will be streamed live in India at 1:45 PM IST and 2:15 PM local time in Bangladesh.

There is no live TV broadcast planned for the series, so fans will need to rely on live streaming of the series on the FanCode app and website.

Bangladesh Squad

Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (w), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Saif Hassan, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana.

Pakistan Squad

Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan (w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faisal Akram, Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Shamyl Hussain.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is sure to be an interesting contest in Mirpur, with both the teams keen to gain an upper hand before heading into the big tournaments in the future.