After failure in the T20 World Cup, Pakistan suffers humiliating defeat to Bangladesh by 8 wickets

Bangladesh beat Paquistão by 8 wickets in the first match of the three-ODI series, played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, at Dhaka, this Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The victory came with 209 balls to spare after a dramatic collapse from the Pakistan team, who were bowled out for just 114 runs in 30.4 overs.

Bangladesh’s captain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, opted to bowl first after winning the toss, exploiting pitch conditions that favored fast bowlers. Nahid Rana, the young pacer, was the highlight with a devastating spell of 5/24, dismantling the Pakistani batting order from the start.

This result reflects the difficult moment for Paquistão, who are coming off a disappointing campaign in the 2026 T20 World Cup, where they failed to advance beyond the group stage. Bangladesh, meanwhile, showed consistency and aggression, cementing his position as a rising force in Asian cricket.

Bangladesh bowlers performance

Nahid Rana began his destruction right in the powerplay, removing Sahibzada Farhan for 27 runs with a short ball that resulted in a simple catch for Afif Hossain. Seu pace above 140 km/h made the Pakistani batters uncomfortable, and he continued to apply pressure with variations that exploited the bounce of the pitch.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz complemented the attack with 3/29, using spin to control the middle innings and force errors from experienced bowlers. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman added constant pressure, with the latter finishing off the innings by removing the last wicket.

Pakistani batting collapse

Paquistão’s innings started reasonably well, with Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat adding 41 runs to their first partnership. However, after the loss of the first wicket, the team collapsed, losing wickets in clusters and failing to build meaningful partnerships.

Shamyl Hussain scored just 4 runs before being caught by Litton Das in a pull shot attempt against Rana. Mohammad Rizwan, a batting mainstay, was short-lived with 10 runs, falling to a full ball that caught the outside edge.

Early attack and middle order in crisis

Salman Agha tried to stabilize with 5 runs, but was removed by a spectacular catch at short-leg. Hussain Talat and Abdul Samad quickly followed, with the latter ducking a ball that caught him off guard.

Captain Shaheen Afridi contributed just 4 runs, highlighting the lack of batting depth. Faheem Ashraf was the top scorer with 37 runs, including six fours and a six, but his resistance came too late to change the course of the game.

Abrar Ahmed remained not out with 0 runs, while the rest of the tail end offered no significant resistance. The total of 114 runs represented one of Paquistão’s worst recent performances in ODIs.

Efficient chase of Bangladesh

Bangladesh started the chase aggressively, with Tanzid Hasan leading the attack by scoring 67 runs not out in a few overs. Sua approach included precise boundaries against the Pakistani bowlers, exploiting gaps in the field.

Litton Das supported with 3 runs not out, while others contributed to a run rate of over 7 per over. The team reached the target in just 15.1 overs, demonstrating complete dominance over the opponent’s attack.

Individual highlights and game statistics

Nahid Rana emerged as the player of the match with his five-wicket haul, which included crucial dismissals at the top and middle order. Sua economy of 3.42 runs per over highlighted his accuracy in favorable conditions for seam bowling. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, as captain, managed resources well, rotating bowlers to maintain constant pressure.

From the Pakistani side, Faheem Ashraf was the only one to put up some fight but the rest of the batting failed collectively. Bangladesh’s run rate in the chase was 7.58, contrasting with Paquistão’s 3.71 during his innings.

Statistics show that Bangladesh controlled 51% of the winning chances at the start, but quickly dominated after the opponent’s collapse. Esse game marked Bangladesh’s first win in the series, now leading 1-0.

The audience on Shere Bangla National Stadium witnessed a clinical performance, with Bangladesh exploiting the Pakistani weaknesses exposed in the recent T20 World Cup. The series continues with subsequent games that promise tactical adjustments from both sides.

Context of the series and preparations

The Paquistão tour in Bangladesh includes three ODIs, with the focus on preparing for future international tournaments. Bangladesh, playing at home, took advantage of the familiar conditions to impose their aggressive style of play from the start.

Paquistão, under the leadership of Shaheen Afridi, is looking to bounce back after recent defeats, including early elimination in T20 World Cup. Jogadores like Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha need to raise their level to balance the series.

Perspectives for the next games

Bangladesh plan to maintain the momentum, with bowlers like Rana and Miraz in excellent form. The team can rotate players to test depth, but the core remains strong with Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto.

Paquistão, on the other hand, should review his batting approach, possibly adjusting the order to protect early wickets. Shaheen Afridi, as captain, will emphasize discipline to avoid similar meltdowns.