Bangladesh vs Pakistan LIVE Score, Ball By Ball Commentary, 1st ODI: BAN Chase Down The Target Within 16 Overs With 8 Wickets To Spare

Pak vs Ban 1st ODI Live: Bangladesh Thrash Pakistan By 8 Wickets

Mohammad Wasim bowls it down the leg side and it perfectly sums up Pakistan's day. The good-length delivery strays too far as Litton Das attempts a flick but fails to make contact. The umpire signals a wide, and with that, the match comes to an end.

What a thrashing this is by Bangladesh against Pakistan. Their last win against Pakistan came in the 2018 Asia Cup but today it was all about the home side. Nahid Rana the star for Bangladesh with a fifer and he ripped the heart out of Pakistan with that fiery spell up top.

Pak Vs Ban: Mohammad Wasim Dismisses Shanto

Wicket!!

Mohammad Wasim to Najmul Hossain Shanto, out Caught by Mohammad Rizwan!! Edged and taken. It's short of length outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto shuffles across and that forces him to play at that, bit of extra bounce, he guides it to the left of Mohammad Rizwan who dives to take it. The face was open and Shanto curses himself as he walks off. No celebrations in the Pakistan camp.

Najmul Hossain Shanto c Mohammad Rizwan b Mohammad Wasim 27(33) [4s-5]

Bangladesh 110/2 after 14. 2 runs req for a win.

Ban vs Pak: What Happened In First 10 Overs?

Chasing a modest target of 115, Bangladesh national cricket team began the run-chase confidently against Pakistan national cricket team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. The openers showed positive intent right from the start, taking advantage of the loose deliveries and rotating the strike comfortably.

Tanzid Hasan looked particularly aggressive, finding boundaries early and putting the Pakistani bowlers under pressure during the powerplay. At the other end, Najmul Hossain Shanto played a composed supporting role, focusing on building the partnership and keeping the chase on track.

Pakistan tried to apply pressure with their pace attack, but the Bangladeshi openers handled the new ball well and avoided unnecessary risks. By the end of 10 overs, Bangladesh had moved close to the target with minimal trouble, firmly in control of the chase after a dominant start.

Ban vs Pak Live Score: First Wicket For Shaheen

Shaheen Shah Afridi gets the first wicket of the match for the Men in Green as he castles Saif Hasan.

Saif Hassan c Shamyl Hussain b Shaheen Afridi 4(10)

Bangladesh 31/1 after 3 overs.

Ban vs Pak: Tait On Rana

When asked about the performance of Nahid Rana in the first innings, the former Australian great said, "As for Rana, I think he has a point to prove. It's good to see him getting an opportunity early in the series in the first game. When a player performs like that, it certainly puts his name in front of the selectors. If he continues to deliver performances like this whenever he gets the chance, hopefully we'll see a lot more of him in the future."

Pak vs Ban Live 1st ODI: Shaun Tait On Team's Bowling

Shaun Tait, the former Australian bowler and the current bowling coach of Bangladesh said after the first innings, "It's obviously a great start to the series with the ball. We're only halfway through the game with another innings to come, but you really couldn't ask for much more than that from the bowlers. The new ball did the job early on, and it was nice to see a bit of assistance in the wicket at the start of the innings.

"The conditions seemed to offer something for everyone. Even the spinner-our skipper-bowled really well at the other end, hitting good lengths and getting some help from the surface. Hopefully, the pitch now plays nicely for our batters when they go out there," he added.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Second Innings Starts!

Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan Tamim are at the crease to begin the proceedings for the hosts. Has to be an easy chase, unless we see a dramatic collapse of Bangladesh as well!

Pak vs Ban: 1st Innings Analysis

Pakistan suffered a dramatic batting collapse, getting bowled out for just 114 in a difficult outing away from home. The innings started steadily with a promising 41-run opening partnership, but the momentum shifted completely after the first wicket fell. From there, the middle order crumbled under pressure, losing wickets in quick succession and failing to build meaningful partnerships.

Amid the collapse, Faheem Ashraf provided the only resistance, scoring a fighting 37 to push Pakistan's total to 114 while wickets continued to fall at the other end.

For Bangladesh, pacer Nahid Rana delivered a sensational spell, tearing through the batting lineup to claim a superb five-wicket haul. He received strong support from captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who maintained tight control and picked up three crucial wickets in front of the home crowd.

The bowling effort was further strengthened by contributions from Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, who chipped in with a wicket each to wrap up the tail quickly.

Pakistan's middle and lower order struggled badly, producing a disappointing batting display that left their dugout stunned. It was a clinical all-round performance from the Bangladesh bowlers, who now leave their batters with a modest target of 115 to chase.

Ban vs Pak Live: End Of First Innings

Mustafizur Rahman to Faheem Ashraf, out Caught by Taskin Ahmed!! That will be it. Taskin takes a clean catch at short mid-wicket. Mustafizur Rahman goes for the shorter length on the middle. The ball skids on the surface and hits the bat high as Faheem looked to pull.

Pakistan finished the first innings at a score of 114.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI Live

Netizens praised the consistency that Nahid Rana at Dhaka.

Wtf is going on in Pak vs Ban ODI match , 73-6 and Nahid Rana has already taken a 5fer . Bangladesh are looking so fresh !! #pakvsban

— Rain (@yogeshraina12) March 11, 2026

Ban vs Pak: Twitter Erupts Over Pakistan's Poor Performance

Netizens took to social media to bash the men in green over their abysmal performance in Dhaka.

BAN vs PAK • 1st ODI • Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 2026

PAK: 81/8 (23.2)

Looks like Pakistan has already started serious preparations for the 2027 World Cup batting collapse. 📉😂#BanvsPak #Bangladesh

— RK Insights (@Ratnakala_Naga) March 11, 2026

Ban vs Pak 1st ODI: Twitter Reactions

Shaheen Shah Afridi before the PAK-BAN series has said, "This ODI series vs Bangladesh will set the path for the 2027 World Cup. We will win this series and the World Cup itself."

Shaheen Shah Afridi before PAK-BAN series - "This ODI series vs Bangladesh will set the path for the 2027 World Cup. We will win this series and the World Cup itself."

Meanwhile, Pakistan has lost 9 wickets for 91 runs in 25 overs 😂

What's your take 😅pic.twitter.com/Ny93wOXAcJ

— Fan Account Richard Kettlebourogh (@RichKettle07) March 11, 2026

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st ODI Stats

Pakistan is 91/9 after 25 overs. One more wicket and this would be the lowest total of the men in green against the Tigers in the 50-over format.

The previous record was 110/10 in 19.3 overs.

Ban vs Pak: Pakistan Decimated In Dhaka

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Wasim, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Pakistan 82/9 after 24 overs.

Ban vs Pak Score: 2 in 2 for Mehidy Hasan

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, out Lbw!! Two in the over and Shaheen wastes a review. This is the quicker slider and Shaheen is beaten for pace as he gets forward to defend, rapped on the pads and it's in line, three reds and the ball again didn't bounce that much. It rushed off the surface and pinged Shaheen right in front, even before the bat could come down.

Pakistan 81/8 after 23 overs.

Ban vs Pak: What is happening at the Sher-e-Bangla?

The collapse deepens for the Pakistan national cricket team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium as Mehidy Hasan Miraz strikes with a crucial LBW dismissal!

Hussain Talat is trapped plumb after completely misjudging a drifting delivery from Miraz. Initially given not out by umpire Gazi Sohel, Bangladesh reviewed the decision-and it paid off. Ball-tracking showed three reds, confirming the ball would have crashed into middle and leg stump.

Talat departs for just 4 off 13 balls, and the pressure continues to mount on Pakistan as Bangladesh tighten their grip on the match.

PAK vs BAN: Maiden 5-Wicket Haul For Nahid Rana

It was the maiden five-wicket haul for Nahid Rana which he manages to get in only 29 balls against Pakistan!

BAN vs PAK ODI Live: Pakistan Falling Like A House Of Cards

Wicket!

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdul Samad, out Caught by Litton Das!! Samad goes for a duck and takes a review with him. This is the one that doesn't turn. Nicely bowled, tossed up on a good length outside off, slides on straight, Samad gets forward to defend, plays for the turn, and the outside edge is found. UltraEdge picks up a spike, and Samad has to walk back.

Pakistan In Deep Trouble Having Lost Half The Side Within 20 Overs!

Pakistan 70/6 after 19 overs.

PAK vs BAN 1st ODI Live Score: Nahid Rana Gets Five-Wicket Haul

Wicket!

Nahid Rana completes a brilliant five-wicket haul as Salman Agha departs after a sharp catch by Tanzid Hasan at short square-leg. The Bangladesh fielder held on after juggling the ball off his hands and helmet, sealing Rana's fifer and leaving the Pakistan national cricket team in serious trouble against the Bangladesh national cricket team.

Salman Agha departs for 5.

Pakistan 69/5 after 18 overs.

PAK vs BAN 1st ODI Score: Rizwan's Brief Stay At The Crease

Pakistani wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan is dismissed cheaply.Mohammad Rizwan is stuck on the crease. This is a good length delivery, and it angles in on off. Rizwan pushes at it, and the thick outside edge flies to the right of Litton, who dives and takes it well with both hands.

Rizwan departs after making 10 from 20.

Pakistan 64/4 after 16 overs

Ban vs Pak Live: Nahid Rana Strikes Again As Maaz Sadaqat Falls To Leave Pakistan Reeling

Wicket! Nahid Rana continues his fiery spell, dismissing Maaz Sadaqat for 18 as Saif Hassan takes a sharp catch at fine leg. The early strikes leave Pakistan national cricket team under pressure against Bangladesh national cricket team.

Pakistan at 55/3 after 14 overs.

Nahid Rana Dismisses Debutant Shamyl Hussain

Wicket! Nahid Rana gets second breakthrough of the game. Lack of experience from the debutant brings downfall for the youngster. The rookie wasdropped in the previous over itself.

But instead of making that chance count, he has thrown his wicket away. Short of a length delivery by the bowler, and the left-hander looks to swing this across the line. A thick top edge is induced, and the keeper calls for it this time around. Settles underneath the skier and takes it safely. Two wickets for Nahid Rana already, has been a superb start for him in this innings.

Hussain departs after just scoring 4(7)

Pakistan 51/2 after 12 overs.

BAN vs PAK 1st ODI Live Score: Sahibzada Farhan departs

Wicket! First Breakthrough for Bangladesh as Nahid Rana gets rid of in-form Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan on the final ball of the first powerplay. Rana struck in his very first over of the match as Afif Hossain took the catch to dismiss Farhan for 27 off 38.

Pakistan: 41/1 after 10 overs

BAN vs PAK 1st ODI LIVE Updates: Cautious start for visitors

Pakistan made a cautious start in the opening exchanges of the first ODI in Dhaka, with openers Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat focusing on survival against Bangladesh's disciplined new-ball attack. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman kept things tight early on, restricting scoring opportunities and forcing the batters to play watchfully. Pakistan moved to around 31 without loss in the first nine overs, with Farhan looking the more fluent of the pair, striking a few boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking, while Sadaqat played a supporting role at the other end. The Bangladesh pacers maintained good lines and lengths, but the opening partnership ensured Pakistan negotiated the initial phase without losing a wicket.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st ODI Toss Updates

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh captain):"We would love to bowl first. There might be some help later in the evening and we feel chasing could work well for us. We have a very good bowling attack and if we can get early wickets in the first ten overs, it will definitely help our cause.

A good start to the series is very important and everyone in the team is excited. Playing a home series always brings extra motivation. If we can win today, it will be a great moment for us.

We're going with a balanced combination - three fast bowlers, two spinners and six batters, which we believe suits the conditions."

Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan captain): "We would have loved to bat first on this track. The main reason is that we have a few debutants and I didn't want to put them under pressure chasing. If they bat first, they can play freely and we'll support them.

I'm really excited about these youngsters. They've looked very good in the nets and have performed consistently in domestic cricket, so as a team we're looking forward to seeing them perform for Pakistan for a long time.

A winning start is always important. As a captain, it gives you more freedom going forward. We just want to go with the flow and give our best today. I feel a score around 270-280 would be a good target on this pitch."