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3rd ODI Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
, Mar 15, 2026
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End of a fantastic knock from Tanzid Hasan.
36.2
W
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Soft-dismissal.
36.1
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Slower in the air, length and around off. Hasan looks to sweep but misses as the ball turns in sharply and wears it high on the pads.
End Of The Over 36 : 194/2
9 Runs
- 135.1
- 035.2
- 035.3
- 135.4
- 135.5
- 635.6
L. Das
15 (22)
T. Hasan
107 (105)
S. Masood
6-0-37-0
35.6
6
Saad Masood To Litton Das
SIX! That was asking to be hit! Dragged down, angling on middle. Litton Das rocks back, clears his front leg and pumps it over mid-wicket for a six. 9 runs off the over.
35.5
1
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
Floats it on a length and on leg. Hasan punches it down to long on for a single.
35.4
1
Saad Masood To Litton Das
Touch fuller and outside off. Litton Das steps down and paddles it flat to deep mid-wicket for a single.
35.3
0
Saad Masood To Litton Das
Pushes it full and around off. Litton Das leans and nudges it to mid on.
35.2
0
Saad Masood To Litton Das
Shorter and outside off, turning away. Litton Das leaves it alone.
35.1
1
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
Oh, that could have gone anywhere! A googly, fuller and down leg. Hasan looks to sweep but top edges as the ball turns in. It flies over the keeper and to short third man for one.
End Of The Over 35 : 185/2
6 Runs
- 234.1
- 134.2
- 034.3
- 134.4
- 034.5
- 1 WD 34.6
- 134.6
T. Hasan
105 (103)
L. Das
8 (18)
A. Ahmed
6-0-31-0
34.6
1
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Short, on off, Tanzid Hasan knocks it down the ground for a single.
34.6
wd
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Wide! Width, way outside off, Tanzid Hasan leaves. Wided.
34.5
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Flatter, on off, Tanzid Hasan eases it to the fielder at backward point.
34.4
1
Abrar Ahmed To Litton Das
Nice and full, on middle, Litton Das sweeps it to backward square leg for a quick single. Haris Rauf picks the ball and throws it towards the keeper who makes a run out attempt but Tanzid Hasan was well in.
34.3
0
Abrar Ahmed To Litton Das
Slower one, on off, Litton Das punches it to the cover fielder.
34.2
1
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Short ball, outside off, Tanzid Hasan slaps it through covers for a run.
34.1
2
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Nice and full, outside off, Tanzid Hasan steers it through covers for a brace.
Abrar Ahmed replaces Salman Agha.
End Of The Over 34 : 179/2
2 Runs
- 133.1
- 133.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
L. Das
7 (16)
T. Hasan
101 (99)
S. Masood
5-0-28-0
33.6
0
Saad Masood To Litton Das
Too full, on off, Litton Das digs it back to the bowler.
33.5
0
Saad Masood To Litton Das
Flatter, outside off, Litton Das looks to sweep it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down. The impact was outside off here.
33.4
0
Saad Masood To Litton Das
Short, outside off, Litton Das taps it to the point fielder.
33.3
0
Saad Masood To Litton Das
This one lands outside off and turns in sharply. Litton Das does well to block it.
33.2
1
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
Flatter, outside off, Tanzid Hasan cuts it through covers for a run.
33.1
1
Saad Masood To Litton Das
Quicker, on middle, Litton Das turns it through square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 33 : 177/2
9 Runs
- 132.1
- 032.2
- 032.3
- 232.4
- 032.5
- 632.6
T. Hasan
100 (98)
L. Das
6 (11)
S. Agha
7-0-35-0
32.6
6
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
SIX! That brings the maiden ODI hundred for Tanzid Hasan! What a way to get it. Short, just outside off, Tanzid Hasan dances down the ground and plunders it over long off for a biggie. He spreads his arms wide and looks to the skies to soak in the moment, which he will remember for the rest of his life.
32.5
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Too full, on off, Tanzid Hasan digs it back to the bowler.
32.4
2
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Much fuller, just outside off, Tanzid Hasan leans on and drives it through covers for a brace.
32.3
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Goes fuller, on off, Tanzid Hasan drives it to the cover fielder.
32.2
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Flatter, on leg, Tanzid Hasan covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.
32.1
1
Salman Agha To Litton Das
Much fuller, on leg, Litton Das sweeps it through backward square leg for a single.
DRINKS! Bangladesh have a great platform to score over 300 runs here, and with 8 wickets still in hand, if they get anything less, they will be disappointed. Tanzid Hasan has been the key for them and is nearing a hundred here, but they need to avoid playing too many dot balls here and keep the scoreboard ticking. Pakistan have pulled things back a bit, keeping the runs in check in the last few overs, but they need to pick up wickets to restrict the hosts to a chasable target.
End Of The Over 32 : 168/2
4 Runs
- 031.1
- 031.2
- 1 WD 31.3
- 131.3
- 031.4
- 131.5
- 131.6
L. Das
5 (10)
T. Hasan
92 (93)
H. Rauf
7-0-37-1
31.6
1
Haris Rauf To Litton Das
Keeps it full, on leg, Litton Das works it through backward square leg for a single.
31.5
1
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
A touch fuller, on leg, Tanzid Hasan looks to block it but the ball hits the inside part of his bat and rolls towards mid-wicket. They collect a single.
31.4
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Good length, on off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it to the cover fielder.
31.3
1
Haris Rauf To Litton Das
Just over backward point! Back of a length, on off, Litton Das stays back and looks to steer it over backward point but doesn't connect well. It carries towards the fielder who leaps and tries to take a one handed catch but fails to hold onto it. The ball rolls in the deep as the batters cross.
31.3
wd
Haris Rauf To Litton Das
Wide! A wayward bouncer, down leg, Litton Das leaves it alone. Wided.
31.2
0
Haris Rauf To Litton Das
Nice and full, on middle, Litton Das covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.
31.1
0
Haris Rauf To Litton Das
A touch fuller, just outside off, Litton Das eases it to the cover fielder.
End Of The Over 31 : 164/2
4 Runs
- 130.1
- 130.2
- 030.3
- 130.4
- 030.5
- 130.6
L. Das
3 (6)
T. Hasan
91 (91)
S. Agha
6-0-26-0
30.6
1
Salman Agha To Litton Das
An arm ball, on leg, Litton Das tucks it through square leg for a run.
30.5
0
Salman Agha To Litton Das
Flatter, just outside off, Litton Das blocks it to the point fielder.
30.4
1
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Keeps it full, outside off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it through covers for a run.
30.3
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Full again, on middle, Tanzid Hasan leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
30.2
1
Salman Agha To Litton Das
Keeps it full, on leg, Litton Das turns it to square leg for another single.
30.1
1
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Much fuller, on leg, Tanzid Hasan knocks it down the ground for a single.
End Of The Over 30 : 160/2
2 Runs
- 029.1
- W 29.2
- 029.3
- 129.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
L. Das
1 (3)
T. Hasan
89 (88)
H. Rauf
6-0-33-1
29.6
0
Haris Rauf To Litton Das
Nice and full, on off, Litton Das blocks it back to the bowler.
29.5
1
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Back of a length, on middle and leg, Tanzid Hasan hops a bit and tucks it to square leg for a single.
29.4
1
Haris Rauf To Litton Das
Good length, just outside off, Litton Das punches it through covers for a single.
29.3
0
Haris Rauf To Litton Das
A yorker, on off, Litton Das blocks it to short cover.
Out goes Najmul Hossain Shanto, in comes Litton Das.
29.2
W
Haris Rauf To Najmul Hossain Shanto OUT!
OUT! LBW! Haris Rauf finally gets a reward. A touch fuller, on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays in his crease and looks to block it but misses and wears it on his pads. A loud appeal and this time the finger does go up. Najmul Hossain Shanto has a chat with Tanzid Hasan and decides to send it upstairs. Ultra Edge shows a flat line and Ball Tracking shows three reds, with the ball hitting the leg stump. The on-field decision stands OUT. Bangladesh are 158/2 after 29.2 overs.
29.1
0
Haris Rauf To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Much fuller, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to mid off.
End Of The Over 29 : 158/1
5 Runs
- 128.1
- 128.2
- 128.3
- 028.4
- 128.5
- 128.6
N. Shanto
27 (32)
T. Hasan
88 (87)
S. Agha
5-0-22-0
28.6
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Short, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it through covers for a single.
28.5
1
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Flatter, on middle, Tanzid Hasan pushes it to mid off for one.
28.4
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Flatter, on leg, Tanzid Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket.
28.3
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Too full, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto digs it down the ground for another single.
28.2
1
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Much fuller, on off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to mid off for a run.
28.1
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Nice and full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 28 : 153/1
6 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 127.3
- 127.4
- 027.5
- 427.6
T. Hasan
86 (84)
N. Shanto
24 (29)
H. Rauf
5-0-31-0
27.6
4
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
FOUR! What a shot that is! On a length, just outside off, Tanzid Hasan leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a magnificent boundary.
27.5
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
A loud appeal but nothing from the umpire. Hard length, shaping in, on leg. Tanzid Hasan looks to block it but wears it on his pads. A loud appeal but turned down. Shaheen Afridi refuses to take a review as Pakistan have only one left.
27.4
1
Haris Rauf To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Too full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it to mid on for a single.
27.3
1
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Good length, shaping in, on off. Tanzid Hasan punches it to cover for a single.
27.2
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Oh! Back of a length, outside off, and it nips in. Tanzid Hasan has a fiddle but misses again.
27.1
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Hard length, outside off, and it keeps low. Tanzid Hasan looks to block it but gets beaten on the inside edge.
End Of The Over 27 : 147/1
6 Runs
- 026.1
- 126.2
- 026.3
- 426.4
- 026.5
- 126.6
T. Hasan
81 (79)
N. Shanto
23 (28)
S. Agha
4-0-17-0
26.6
1
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Flatter, on off, Tanzid Hasan knocks it down the ground for a single.
26.5
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Much fuller, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it to mid off.
26.4
4
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
FOUR! Excellent from Tanzid Hasan! Salman Agha errs his line down leg, Tanzid Hasan gets down on one knee and flicks it through backward square leg for a boundary.
26.3
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Quicker, on off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it to mid off.
26.2
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flatter, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to mid off for a single.
26.1
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Short, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto cuts it to point.
Tanzid Hasan has pulled his left calf and needs the physio to attend to him. A bit of a halt in play.
End Of The Over 26 : 141/1
3 Runs
- 025.1
- 1 LB 25.2
- 125.3
- 125.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
T. Hasan
76 (75)
N. Shanto
22 (26)
H. Rauf
4-0-25-0
25.6
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Play and a miss! Hard length, outside off, and it keeps a tad low. Tanzid Hasan tries to flick it but gets beaten.
25.5
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Angles it in, down leg, Tanzid Hasan looks to block it but gets a blow on this thigh pads. The ball rolls back to the bowler. Dot.
25.4
1
Haris Rauf To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Hard length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it to short cover for a run.
25.3
1
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Too full, outside off, Tanzid Hasan reaches out to it and looks to slap it but fends it to short cover for a single.
25.2
lb
Haris Rauf To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Sways it down leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards backward point. A stifled appeal but turned down. The batters collect a leg bye.
25.1
0
Haris Rauf To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Haris Rauf comes into the attack and bowls a fuller one, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to the mid off fielder.
End Of The Over 25 : 138/1
5 Runs
- 124.1
- 024.2
- 124.3
- 024.4
- 224.5
- 124.6
N. Shanto
21 (23)
T. Hasan
75 (72)
S. Agha
3-0-11-0
24.6
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Keeps it short, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rocks back and punches it to cover for a run.
24.5
2
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
A half tracker, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets low and flicks it through square leg for a brace.
24.4
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Keeps it full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto makes room and blocks it to cover.
24.3
1
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Quicker, on leg, Tanzid Hasan pushes it through wide of mid on for a single.
24.2
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Slower one, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it to backward point.
24.1
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flatter, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it to mid on for a run.
End Of The Over 24 : 133/1
2 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 123.3
- 123.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
T. Hasan
74 (70)
N. Shanto
17 (19)
S. Afridi
6-0-26-1
23.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
Good length, just outside off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it solidly back towards the bowler.
23.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
Much fuller, on off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it back to the bowler.
23.4
1
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Hard length, just outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it through covers for a quick single.
23.3
1
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
A touch fuller, on off, Tanzid Hasan turns it through backward square leg for a single.
23.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
A yorker, right into the blockhole. Tanzid Hasan does well to keep it out.
23.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
Hard length, outside off, and it bounces extra. Tanzid Hasan has a fiddle but cannot adjust with the bounce.
End Of The Over 23 : 131/1
2 Runs
- 022.1
- 122.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 122.6
T. Hasan
73 (65)
N. Shanto
16 (18)
S. Agha
2-0-6-0
22.6
1
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Slower one this time, outside off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to cover for a single.
22.5
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Keeps it full, on off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it back to the bowler.
22.4
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Flatter, fuller, and on leg. Tanzid Hasan flicks it to square leg.
22.3
0
Salman Agha To Tanzid Hasan
Much fuller, on leg, Tanzid Hasan blocks it solidly back to the bowler.
22.2
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Short, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it through covers for a single.
22.1
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
An appeal but nothing from the umpire. This one goes on with the arm, short and down leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down. They decide not to review it.
End Of The Over 22 : 129/1
6 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 121.3
- 421.4
- 021.5
- 121.6
N. Shanto
15 (16)
T. Hasan
72 (61)
S. Afridi
5-0-24-1
21.6
1
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Too full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to mid on for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
21.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Full again, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it to mid off.
21.4
4
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! The timing was excellent on this shot! Very full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back and knocks it magnificently down the ground for a boundary.
21.3
1
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
Nice and full, on middle, Tanzid Hasan looks to block it but the ball hits the inside half of his bat. It rolls towards mid on as the batters cross.
21.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
A full toss, on middle, Tanzid Hasan taps it to the fielder at mid on.
21.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
Back of a length, outside off, Tanzid Hasan leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 21 : 123/1
4 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 420.6
N. Shanto
10 (13)
T. Hasan
71 (58)
S. Agha
1-0-4-0
20.6
4
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! Finishes the over with a boundary! Salman Agha errs his line down the leg side, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets down on one knee and tucks it through backward square leg for a boundary.
20.5
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Make it five dots. Full, on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it to the square leg fielder.
20.4
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Drags his length back, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it to cover. Four dots now.
20.3
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Full again, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto sweeps it to the fielder at backward square leg. Three dots.
20.2
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Keeps it full, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto lunges and blocks it back again.
20.1
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Very full, on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 20 : 119/1
10 Runs
- 619.1
- 119.2
- 119.3
- 019.4
- 119.5
- 119.6
N. Shanto
6 (7)
T. Hasan
71 (58)
S. Masood
4-0-26-0
19.6
1
Saad Masood To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flatter, shortish and on off, turns away with extra bounce. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets surprised by it but adjusts well to guide it to deep third for one more.
19.5
1
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
Short again and on middle, Tanzid Hasan punches it to long on for another run.
19.4
0
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
Wrong'un, short and outside off, turns away, Tanzid Hasan reaches out and stabs it to the off side.
19.3
1
Saad Masood To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Low full toss, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it to deep square leg for one.
19.2
1
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
Floated, full and on off, Tanzid Hasan drives it to long off for a single.
19.1
6
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
SIX! Up, up and away! Flatter, full and around leg. Tanzid Hasan picks it up nicely, uses his wrists and nails the slog over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
End Of The Over 19 : 109/1
4 Runs
- W 18.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 418.5
- 018.6
N. Shanto
4 (5)
T. Hasan
63 (54)
S. Afridi
4-0-18-1
18.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Hard length and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto steers it to point.
18.5
4
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! Nicely done! Shaheen Afridi bowls a wide yorker, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto opens the face of his bat and uses the pace of the ball to squeeze it away to the deep backward point fence for a boundary to get off the mark.
18.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Pitched up and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it to cover.
18.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Hard length and around off, keeps low, Najmul Hossain Shanto watches it through and lets it go.
18.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Bangs in a bouncer to welcome the new batter, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto sways away from it.
Pakistan finally break the huge 105-run opening stand. Najmul Hossain Shanto walks out to bat at number 3.
18.1
W
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Shaheen Afridi comes into the attack and strikes right away. He gets the much-needed breakthrough for his side. This is a full delivery from around the wicket, angling in a bit. Saif Hassan comes down the track and has a wild swing across the line. He completely loses his shape and gets nowhere near the ball, as it goes through and rattles the stumps. Saif will be disappointed with his shot selection, as there was no need for it.
Shaheen Afridi (3-0-14-0) brings himself back into the attack.
End Of The Over 18 : 105/0
9 Runs
- 117.1
- 117.2
- 117.3
- 417.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
S. Hassan
36 (54)
T. Hasan
63 (54)
S. Masood
3-0-16-0
17.6
1
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
Slows it up, full and on middle, Saif Hassan rases it to long on for one more.
17.5
1
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
Drags his length back and on off, Tanzid Hasan crouches low and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for one.
17.4
4
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
FOUR! Up and over! Flatter but a bit too full, outside off. Tanzid Hasan knows that mid off is up in the circle. He extends his arms and lofts it over that fielder to pick up an easy boundary. 100 UP FOR BANGLADESH!
17.3
1
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
A googly, full and on middle and leg, Saif Hassan glances it towards short fine for another run.
17.2
1
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
Floated, full and on leg, Tanzid Hasan tucks it to the left of short mid-wicket for a run.
17.1
1
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
Tossed up, full and on off, Saif Hassan strides out and drives it to long off for a single.
DRINKS BREAK! Bangladesh openers have been flawless, with Tanzid Hasan playing the aggressor's role while Saif Hassan is playing as a second fiddle. They will try and carry on with their partnership and look to post a mammoth total on the board. Pakistan will need to break this gritty stand as soon as possible. Let's see how it pans out...
End Of The Over 17 : 96/0
9 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- 616.3
- 116.4
- 016.5
- 116.6
S. Hassan
33 (51)
T. Hasan
57 (51)
M. Sadaqat
1-0-9-0
16.6
1
Maaz Sadaqat To Saif Hassan
Quicker one, full and on off, Saif Hassan drills it to long off for one more.
16.5
0
Maaz Sadaqat To Saif Hassan
Floated, full and on middle, Saif Hassan lunges out and fends it away.
16.4
1
Maaz Sadaqat To Tanzid Hasan
Flatter, full and on leg, Tanzid Hasan works it through backward square leg for a run.
16.3
6
Maaz Sadaqat To Tanzid Hasan
SIX! Good effort in the deep but goes in vain! Floated, full and on middle, Tanzid Hasan uses his feet and slogs it away towards deep mid-wicket. It looks to be going all the way, but Faheem Ashraf, near the ropes, leaps up and grabs it well. However, his back foot lands over the fence, and he is late to flick the ball inside. The replay confirms that it is a six.
16.2
0
Maaz Sadaqat To Tanzid Hasan
Tossed up, full and on middle, Tanzid Hasan blocks it out solidly.
16.1
1
Maaz Sadaqat To Saif Hassan
Flighted, full and on off, Saif Hassan drives it to long off for a single.
The hero of the last game, Maaz Sadaqat comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 16 : 87/0
3 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 115.5
- 015.6
T. Hasan
50 (48)
S. Hassan
31 (48)
S. Masood
2-0-7-0
15.6
0
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
BEAUTY! Saad Masood dishes out a wrong'un, full and around off, gets it to turn away sharply. Tanzid Hasan gets forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
15.5
1
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
Darts this one full and on middle, Saif Hassan clips it through mid-wicket for one.
15.4
0
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
Flighted, full and on off, Saif Hassan pushes it to short cover.
15.3
0
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
Loops it up, full and on off, Saif Hassan uses his feet but has to reach out for it. He ends up bunting it back towards the bowler.
15.2
1
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
FIFTY FOR HASAN! Another classy knock from the Bangladeshi opener and he gets his second half-century in this series, sixth overall in ODIs. This is a full toss, on middle, Tanzid Hasan heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single. A little raise of the bat to acknowledge his teammates and the crowd.
15.1
1
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
Shorter in length and on off, Saif Hassan punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 84/0
3 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 114.3
- 114.4
- 114.5
- 014.6
T. Hasan
49 (46)
S. Hassan
29 (44)
A. Ahmed
5-0-25-0
14.6
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Slower through the air, shortish and on off, turns away a bit. Tanzid Hasan stabs it off the inner half of the bat down the pitch.
14.5
1
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Shorter once more, on middle, Saif Hassan punches it down to long on for one.
14.4
1
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Drags his length back and outside off, Tanzid Hasan cuts it to deep point for a run.
14.3
1
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Floated, full and on leg, Saif Hassan clips it to mid-wicket for a single.
14.2
0
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Short again and on off, Saif Hassan stays back and pushes it to the left of the bowler.
14.1
0
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Flatter and shorter, on off, Saif Hassan pats it down to point.
End Of The Over 14 : 81/0
4 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 113.3
- 013.4
- 113.5
- 1 WD 13.6
- 113.6
S. Hassan
27 (40)
T. Hasan
48 (44)
S. Masood
1-0-4-0
13.6
1
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
Looped up, full and on off, Saif Hassan eases it to long off for one more.
13.6
wd
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
WIDE! Fires one full but down the leg side, Saif Hassan misses his flick. Wided.
13.5
1
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
Another full toss, on the pads, Tanzid Hasan flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
13.4
0
Saad Masood To Tanzid Hasan
A low full toss, on middle and leg, Tanzid Hasan tucks it to short mid-wicket.
13.3
1
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
Tossed up, full and outside off, Saif Hassan drills it down to long off for a single.
13.2
0
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
Flighted, full and around off, Saif Hassan reaches out and drives it to short cover.
13.1
0
Saad Masood To Saif Hassan
Saad Masood, the debutant starts with a floater, short and on off, turns away. Saif Hassan stays back and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 13 : 77/0
1 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
T. Hasan
47 (42)
S. Hassan
25 (36)
A. Ahmed
4-0-22-0
12.6
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Three dots to end the over! Flatter and shorter, on leg, Tanzid Hasan flicks it to square leg.
12.5
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Drags his length back and outside off, turns in a long way, Tanzid Hasan adjusts well and nudges it to mid-wicket.
12.4
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, angling in, Tanzid Hasan blocks it down the pitch.
12.3
1
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Flighted, full and on middle, Saif Hassan tucks it towards short fine for a single.
12.2
0
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
A googly, full and on middle, turns in, Saif Hassan backs away to clip it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A slight shout for LBW, but turned down.
12.1
0
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Tossed up, full and on middle, Saif Hassan defends it on the front foot.
End Of The Over 12 : 76/0
15 Runs
- 1 WD 11.1
- 411.1
- 111.2
- 1 WD 11.3
- 111.3
- 011.4
- 111.5
- 611.6
T. Hasan
47 (39)
S. Hassan
24 (33)
F. Ashraf
3-0-17-0
11.6
6
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
SIX! Goes all the way! Faheem Ashraf sticks to the shorter length but bowls this down the leg side, begging to be hit. Tanzid Hasan gets inside the line of it and hooks it away over the deep fine leg fence for another biggie. 15 off the over, 26 in the last two.
11.5
1
Faheem Ashraf To Saif Hassan
Short again and on middle, Saif Hassan rolls his wrists and pulls it to deep square leg for one.
11.4
0
Faheem Ashraf To Saif Hassan
Hits the deck hard and around off, takes pace off. Saif Hassan initially thinks about going after it but withdraws his bat at the last moment due to the lack of pace on the ball.
11.3
1
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
Hard length and around leg, Tanzid Hasan hops up and clips it through square leg for a run.
11.3
wd
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
Bangs in a bouncer, on middle, but too high for the batter, Tanzid Hasan ducks under it. Wided.
11.2
1
Faheem Ashraf To Saif Hassan
On a length and on middle, Saif Hassan clips it through square leg for a single.
11.1
4
Faheem Ashraf To Saif Hassan
FOUR! Powered away! Faheem Ashraf lands this short of a length but well outside off. Saif Hassan gives the charge, stays leg side of the ball and absolutely smacks it past extra cover for a boundary.
11.1
wd
Faheem Ashraf To Saif Hassan
WIDE! Back of a length and around leg, angling in, Saif Hassan fails to flick it away. Called a wide.
End Of The Over 11 : 61/0
11 Runs
- 010.1
- 110.2
- 610.3
- 410.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
T. Hasan
40 (37)
S. Hassan
18 (29)
A. Ahmed
3-0-21-0
10.6
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Drops it short and on middle, turns in again, Tanzid Hasan tucks it to short mid-wicket. 11 runs from the 11th over!
10.5
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Slows it up, full and on off, turns in sharply, Tanzid Hasan prods forward and blocks it out.
10.4
4
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
FOUR! Fine shot! Abrar Ahmed bowls this flatter, full and on middle. Tanzid Hasan gets his front foot out of the way and thumps it over the bowler's head for a boundary now.
10.3
6
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
SIX! Clean strike! Flighted delivery, full and around off. Tanzid Hasan extends his arms to get underneath it and dispatches it with ease over the long off fence for a biggie.
10.2
1
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Tossed up, full and on off, Saif Hassan uses his feet and drives it to to long off for a single.
10.1
0
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Floated, short and on middle, turns away a bit, Saif Hassan stays back and keeps it out on the pitch.
End of first Powerplay! A maximum of 4 fielders can be placed outside the inner circle now.
End Of The Over 10 : 50/0
1 Runs
- 1 WD 9.1
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
T. Hasan
30 (33)
S. Hassan
17 (27)
F. Ashraf
2-0-2-0
9.6
0
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
Excellent end to the Powerplay by Pakistan. Back of a length and on leg. Hasan swipes across and to square leg.
9.5
0
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
Another dot! Tidy bowling from Ashraf so far! Keeps it close to the off pole. Hasan punches it to cover.
9.4
0
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
Bowls in the same region, outside off. Hasan cuts it firmly but to point.
9.3
0
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
Fractionally short, outside off, a bit too wide. Hasan guides it to point.
9.2
0
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
Pushes it full and around off. Hasan drops it to cover.
9.1
0
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
Bowls it on a length and on the pads. Hasan helps it to short fine leg.
9.1
wd
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
Wide! Length delivery, down the leg side. Hasan lets it be. 50 is up for Bangladesh.
End Of The Over 9 : 49/0
8 Runs
- 08.1
- 18.2
- 1 WD 8.3
- 48.3
- 18.4
- 08.5
- 18.6
T. Hasan
30 (27)
S. Hassan
17 (27)
A. Ahmed
2-0-10-0
8.6
1
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Shorter delivery, outside off, turning in sharply. Hasan gets low and swipes it to deep square leg for one.
8.5
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Ahmed keeps it full and on middle and off, slower in the air. Hasan taps it on the off side.
8.4
1
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Tossed up on middle, Hassan drills it to mid-wicket for a single.
8.3
4
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
FOUR! A boundary after a couple of overs. Ahmed drops it short and too wide. Hassan transfers the weight on the back foot and slashes it through cover for a boundary.
8.3
wd
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Wide! Slides it full and down the leg side. Hassan leaves it alone.
8.2
1
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Bowls it short again, around off. Hasan gets on his knee and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
8.1
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Fractionally short, outside off. Hasan hits with the width but to the man at point.
End Of The Over 8 : 41/0
1 Runs
- 17.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
S. Hassan
12 (25)
T. Hasan
28 (23)
F. Ashraf
1-0-1-0
7.6
0
Faheem Ashraf To Saif Hassan
Back of a length on middle, tailing in late. Hassan turns it to mid-wicket.
7.5
0
Faheem Ashraf To Saif Hassan
Back of a length, outside off. Hassan cuts it to point.
7.4
0
Faheem Ashraf To Saif Hassan
A huge appeal for LBW but turned down. Shaheen Afridi thinks it is outside the line but still takes it upstairs. Oh, all three stumps are visible. Ball Tracking shows the impact is outside the line. Not out it remains. Touch fuller and jagging back in, just outside off. Hassan steps across and down to sweep but misses and gets hit high on the pads. Pakistan lose the review.
7.3
0
Faheem Ashraf To Saif Hassan
On a nagging length delivery, outside off, nipping in sharply. Hassan solidly defends.
7.2
0
Faheem Ashraf To Saif Hassan
Ashraf bowls the hard length, outside off, bit of extra bounce. Hassan slaps it hard but staight to point.
7.1
1
Faheem Ashraf To Tanzid Hasan
On a good length and on middle and leg. Hasan clips it to short fine leg for a run.
End Of The Over 7 : 40/0
2 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 06.6
S. Hassan
12 (20)
T. Hasan
27 (22)
A. Ahmed
1-0-2-0
6.6
0
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Tidy start by Ahmed! Tossed up, outside off. Hassan lunges forward and across to block.
6.5
0
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Fuller delivery, slower in the air and on middle. Hassan defends it down the line.
6.4
0
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Flatter delivery on middle and off, turning back in late. Hassan steps inside the line and nudges it on the leg side.
6.3
0
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Serves it full and around off. Hassan defends it to cover.
6.2
1
Abrar Ahmed To Tanzid Hasan
Flights a bit on a length and around off. Hasan chops it behind point and scampers across for a single.
6.1
1
Abrar Ahmed To Saif Hassan
Tossed up, fuller and turning on the pads. Hassan tickles it behind square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 38/0
9 Runs
- 15.1
- 65.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 15.5
- 15.6
S. Hassan
11 (15)
T. Hasan
26 (21)
H. Rauf
3-0-23-0
5.6
1
Haris Rauf To Saif Hassan
A bit too full and on middle. Hassan pushes it to the right of mid off for a sharp single.
5.5
1
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Serves it full and outside off. Tanzid Hasan steers it to third man for a run.
5.4
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Attacks the stumps with a length delivery. Hasan keeps it out on the off side.
5.3
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Pushes the length further up, outside off. Hasan pats it on the off side.
5.2
6
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
SIX! Punished! Rauf bowls a freebie, shorter and way outside off. Hasan gets tall, throws his bat and ramps it over deep point for a biggie.
5.1
1
Haris Rauf To Saif Hassan
Serves it full and angling on middle. Hassan clips it to the right of mid-wicket for a run.
End Of The Over 5 : 29/0
7 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 34.3
- 24.4
- 04.5
- 24.6
T. Hasan
19 (17)
S. Hassan
9 (13)
S. Afridi
3-0-14-0
4.6
2
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
Oh, that was close! The off-cutter from Afridi, fuller and on middle. Hasan comes down to heave it away but inside edges it, past the leg pole and to fine leg for a brace.
4.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
A length delivery, outside off. Hasan punches with soft hands to cover.
4.4
2
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
Bowls a bumper, around off, sits nicely in front of the batter. Hasan pulls it flat and over mid-wicket for a brace.
4.3
3
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
Three runs! Pushes it full and around off. Hassan brings a straight bat down and punches it past mid off. The fielder runs back and slides to save a single. Good running.
4.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
A good length delivery in line of the stumps, probably the slower delivery. Hassan blocks it back to Afridi.
4.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
Short of a good length, around off. Hassan stays back and punches it to cover.
End Of The Over 4 : 22/0
4 Runs
- 43.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
T. Hasan
15 (14)
S. Hassan
6 (10)
H. Rauf
2-0-14-0
3.6
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Good shot for no run! Pitched up, outside off. Hasan leans to the width on offer but finds the cover fielder.
3.5
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Touch fuller, around off. Tanzid Hasan solidly defends it out.
3.4
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Rauf serves it full and well outside off, tailing away late. Hasan leans to punch but mistimes it to cover.
3.3
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
In the similar channel, outside off. Hasan lets it be.
3.2
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Much better from Rauf! Angles across a length ball, around off. Hasan tries to chop it away but gets beaten on the inside edge.
3.1
4
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
FOUR! Quality shot from Hasan! Rauf bowls a straighter delivery on middle and leg. Hasan picks it up and flicks it through square leg for a boundary.
End Of The Over 3 : 18/0
6 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- 12.3
- 42.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
S. Hassan
6 (10)
T. Hasan
11 (8)
S. Afridi
2-0-7-0
2.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
Swinging away very late, this is outside off. Hassan punches it to point.
2.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
Afridi pulls his length back and serves it near the off pole. Hassan taps it on the strip.
2.4
4
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
FOUR! Wonderful shot! Shaheen Afridi overpitches it up, well outside off. Hassan leans and crisply drives it through covers for a boundary.
2.3
1
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
Angling on the pads. Hasan clips it behind square on the leg side for one more.
2.2
1
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
Fuller-length delivery, outside off. Hassan guides it late to third man for a single.
2.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
Bangs into the hard length, drifting away outside off. Hassan slashes his blade and misses.
End Of The Over 2 : 12/0
10 Runs
- 01.1
- 41.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 61.5
- 01.6
T. Hasan
10 (7)
S. Hassan
1 (5)
H. Rauf
1-0-10-0
1.6
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Fuller delivery on leg. Hasan turns it to mid-wicket. 10 runs off Rauf's first over.
1.5
6
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
SIX! Superb shot! Rauf pitches it up on middle and leg, again a bit too straight. Hasan steps inside the line and whips it all the way over square leg for a biggie.
1.4
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Keeps it full and close to the stumps. Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket.
1.3
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
On a good length and on middle. Hasan prods and blocks it out.
1.2
4
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
FOUR! Helped away late! Serves it very full and on the pads, a bit too straight and Hasan clips it away. It goes fine to the fine leg fence. Tanzid Hasan is off the mark.
1.1
0
Haris Rauf To Tanzid Hasan
Starts with a fuller delivery on the pads, swinging in late. Hasan flicks it nicely but straight to mid-wicket.
Haris Rauf to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 10.4
- 1 LB 0.5
- 00.6
S. Hassan
1 (5)
T. Hasan
0 (1)
S. Afridi
1-0-1-0
0.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
Pushes it full and around off, shaping away late. Hassan punches it to mid off.
0.5
lb
Shaheen Afridi To Tanzid Hasan
Leg bye! Slightly short and angling on the pads. Hasan steps across and clips. He fails and it rolls off the pads to square leg for a leg bye.
0.4
1
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
Bangladesh are underway! Hard length delivery, around off. Hassan drops it wide of cover for a single.
0.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
A lot of swing on this one, well outside off. Hassan shoulders arms to it.
0.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
Short of a length and around off, holds its line. Hassan hops and taps it on the deck.
0.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Saif Hassan
A good length delivery, swinging away, outside off. Hassan has a feel for it but misses.
We are all set for the decider! Pakistan players get into a huddle where Shaheen Afridi is giving them a pep talk, before they spread out and take the field. Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan are the two openers for Bangladesh. Afridi has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
PITCH REPORT - Athar Ali Khan is pitchside. He says that this game will played on the same surface which was used for the first ODI. Adds that there is some grass but less than the previous game. Says there are also a few dark patches due to the thunderstorms. Athar mentions that it is a sporting wicket which will help both the batters and bowlers. Reckons anything above 250 will be a good total here.
Bangladesh (Unchanged Playing XI) - Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (WK), Tawhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori (In place of Shamyl Hussain and On Debut), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Saad Masood (In place of Hussain Talat and on Debut), Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed (In place of Mohammad Wasim).
TOSS - Pakistan have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.
The looming rain threat - The biggest question today isn't just about the battle between bat and ball, but also the skies above Dhaka. With a looming rain threat over the stadium, we might see another weather-affected match and revised targets just like we did on Friday. Let's hope the clouds stay away so we can get a full, uninterrupted contest to crown the series winner! Toss and team news to follow shortly...
Team news so far - Going into this final showdown, Pakistan will be forced to shuffle their lineup. All-rounder Hussain Talat suffered an injury while diving to stop a boundary in the last game and had to be stretchered off to the hospital. This forced change will definitely disrupt Pakistan's winning combination, meaning the team management will have some crucial decisions to make before the toss.
It has been a rollercoaster series so far - The second match was an absolute rollercoaster filled with excellent cricket and a bit of drama. Pakistan bounced back with strong batting from young Maaz Sadaqat and veteran Salman Ali Agha. However, Agha's controversial run-out by Mehidy Hasan Miraz sparked intense debate and triggered a batting collapse. Despite finishing at 274 all-out, Pakistan's fiery pace attack, led by Shaheen Afridi, ripped through the Bangladesh top order to secure a massive 128-run victory.
Welcome to the Grand Finale! Welcome to the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka for the third and final ODI! The series is perfectly tied at 1-1, and it all comes down to this thrilling decider. Interestingly, both teams share a haunting number this week - 114. Pakistan was surprisingly bundled out for 114 in the first game, while Bangladesh suffered the exact same fate in the rain-affected second match. Now, the stage is set to see who will finally conquer their demons and lift the trophy.
... MATCH DAY ...
Winner takes all in Dhaka - With the series locked at 1-1 and everything to play for, Bangladesh and Pakistan return to the Shere Bangla National Stadium for the third and final ODI on Sunday. It has been a series of two halves so far. The hosts dominated the opener with an eight-wicket win, only for Pakistan to roar back with a crushing 128-run victory in the second game. Both teams have now experienced being bowled out for exactly 114 runs in this series, proving that the Mirpur surface can be a fickle friend or a ruthless foe. Tigers hunting for home glory - Bangladesh will be desperate to reclaim their fortress after a tough outing in the second ODI where their top order crumbled before a rain delay made the chase even steeper. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz remains the tactical heartbeat of the side, but the pressure is on the likes of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Litton Das to provide the batting stability they lacked last time out. Litton Das showed some spark with a top score of 41 in the previous match, but the Tigers need a vintage performance from him to anchor the innings against a fired-up Pakistani pace attack. Firepower and the spirit of the game - The bowling unit continues to be Bangladesh's most dangerous weapon. Nahid Rana, the hero of the first game with his historic 5/24, will be looking to get back into his rhythm after Pakistan's openers took him on in the second match. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman provide the experience, while Rishad Hossain's leg spin remains a crucial wicket-taking option in the middle overs. Expect a bit of extra spice in the middle following the controversial run out of Salman Ali Agha by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, an incident that has sparked a massive debate over the spirit of the game. Agha was visibly fuming after being sent packing for 64, so expect some serious intensity when these two cross paths again. With Agha admitting he was ‘not saying nice things’ in the heat of the moment, expect some extra heat when these two face off again. Pakistan's youth revolution - For the visitors, the series has validated their decision to blood new talent. The standout story has been 20-year-old Maaz Sadaqat, who followed a quiet debut with a match winning 75 off 46 balls and three wickets with his left arm spin. Pakistan's aggression at the top of the order, led by Sadaqat and Sahibzada Farhan, completely unsettled the hosts in the powerplay. Shaheen Afridi's captaincy has been proactive, and the inclusion of Haris Rauf has added raw pace that the Tigers found difficult to handle under the lights. However, they may be without all rounder Hussain Talat, who was hospitalised due to a serious left shoulder injury, after a painful collision with the boundary boards during the second game. ODI rivalry through the years - Bangladesh's most recent ODI series win over Pakistan came in 2015 when they swept the visitors 3-0 in Mirpur. However, the historical balance of power still tilts toward Pakistan, who have won 35 of the 41 matches played between these two sides. The visitors recorded dominant series wins in 2002, 2003, 2008, and 2011, but the hosts have recently won four of their last five ODI meetings against Pakistan at this specific venue. Team Form (Last 5 completed ODIs, most recent first) Bangladesh - LWWLW | Pakistan - WLWWW. The ranking crisis - Bangladesh is currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI rankings as of March 2026, having slipped from higher positions following a tough streak of form, including a 3-0 whitewash by the West Indies in 2025. To gain automatic qualification for the 2027 tournament, Bangladesh must be among the top eight teams (excluding hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe) by the cut-off date of March 31, 2027. Currently positioned 10th, Bangladesh needs to overtake teams like the West Indies (9th) and potentially others to make the top eight. Winning this 3-match ODI series against Pakistan is a vital opportunity to gain ranking points. What to expect? Having already seen the penultimate ODI disrupted by rain, the weather looks set to play its part once again in the third and final match, with thunderstorms and showers forecast as the evening draws in. One can only hope the conditions remain kind enough to allow a full game, giving both sides the opportunity to settle the series in the competitive fashion it deserves.
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Match Info
- Venue Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
- Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Masudur Rahman (BAN) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)
- Referee Morshed Ali Khan (BAN)
Match Notes
- T Hasan maiden ODI hundred: 100 runs in 98 balls (6x4) (7x6)
- Drinks: Bangladesh 168/2 in 32.0 overs
- Referral 2 (29.2 ovs): N Shanto against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (BAN: 1, PAK: 1)
- Drinks: Bangladesh 158/1 in 29.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 61 balls between T Hasan (88) and N Shanto (27)
- Bangladesh 153/1 in 28.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 103 off 106 balls between S Hassan (35) and T Hassan (62)
- Bangladesh 103/0 in 17.4 overs
- T Hasan 6th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 48 balls (3x4) (4x6)
- Power play 1 (1-10): Bangladesh 50/0 (50 runs, 0 wicket)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 54 balls between S Hassan (17) and T Hassan (30)
- Bangladesh 50/0 in 9.0 overs
- Referral 3 (7.4 ovs): PAK against S Hassan (LBW) Unsuccessful (BAN: 2, PAK: 1)
- Ghazi Ghori and Saad Masood make their ODI debut for Pakistan
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