Pakistan are set to play a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh from March 11 to 15.
All matches are scheduled to start at 1:15 pm PST, with the toss set to take place at 12:45 pm.
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Despite ending their T20 World Cup campaign on a disappointing note, Pakistan enter the series after recent ODI series victories against South Africa and Sri Lanka under new captain Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Pakistan have rested several key players and included six uncapped players in the squad.
Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Naseem Shah have been rested, while Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Maaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori, Abdul Samad, and Saad Masood have received their maiden call-ups to the ODI squad.
All matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
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It marks the first ODI series between the two sides after ten years.
The last time Pakistan and Bangladesh played an ODI series, Bangladesh won 3-0.
Head-to-Head: Pakistan vs Bangladesh in ODIs
Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced each other in 39 ODI matches to date.
Pakistan hold an impressive lead, having won 34 matches, while Bangladesh have emerged victorious in only five encounters.
In their last meeting during the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, Pakistan won comfortably by seven wickets.
Squads
Pakistan ODI squad:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha and Shamyl Hussain
Bangladesh ODI squad:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wk), Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
Broadcast Details in Pakistan
Fans in Pakistan can follow the series live on PTV Sports, while digital streaming will be available via Tamasha and Tapmad.
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Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (PST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 March | First ODI | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur | 1:15 pm |
| 13 March | Second ODI | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur | 1:15 pm |
| 15 March | Third ODI | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur | 1:15 pm |
