BAN vs PAK 1st ODI 2026: Absolute Carnage as Bangladesh Demolishes Pakistan by 8 Wickets
By Crick tv
Updated: Mar 12, 2026 11:18 AM
If you blinked, you might have missed it.
The first ODI of the 2026 Pakistan tour of Bangladesh at Mirpur was billed as a fresh start for a new-look Pakistani squad. Instead, it turned into an absolute nightmare for the Men in Green and a masterclass in sheer dominance by the Bangla Tigers.
In a match that lasted just over 45 overs combined, Bangladesh crushed Pakistan by 8 wickets with a staggering 209 balls to spare. Let’s break down the madness of this viral showdown.
The Collapse: Pakistan’s Top Order Meets Nahid Rana
Coming off a highly criticized T20 World Cup campaign, Pakistan decided to shake things up. They rested Babar Azam, handed the captaincy to Shaheen Afridi, and fielded four debutants. The goal? Build for the future. The reality? A brutal reality check.
Pakistan actually started decently, reaching 41/1 in the first 10 overs. But the moment Sahibzada Farhan (27) fell, the batting card folded like a cheap lawn chair. Enter Nahid Rana.
The young Bangladeshi speedster bowled a spell that will be talked about for years. Breathing pure fire, Rana dismantled the Pakistani top and middle order, claiming a sensational maiden five-wicket haul (5/24). Veterans like Mohammad Rizwan (10) had no answers, and if it wasn't for a fighting 37 off 47 balls from Faheem Ashraf lower down the order, Pakistan might not have even crossed the 100-run mark. They were bundled out for a paltry 114 in just 30.4 overs.
The Chase: Tanzid Hasan’s "No-Mercy" Blitzkrieg
Chasing 115 on a typically sluggish Mirpur track can sometimes be tricky. Tanzid Hasan Tamim clearly didn't get that memo.
Instead of playing it safe, Tanzid decided to end the game before the stadium floodlights even needed to warm up. He unleashed an absolute barrage on the Pakistani pacers, smashing a jaw-dropping 67 not out off just 42 deliveries. We are talking 7 boundaries and 5 massive sixes that sent the Dhaka crowd into an absolute frenzy.
Supported steadily by Najmul Hossain Shanto (27 off 33), Bangladesh cruised past the finish line in a mere 15.1 overs.
Key Takeaways from the 1st ODI
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Nahid Rana is the Real Deal: Taking 5 wickets for 24 runs in subcontinental conditions proves he is a lethal weapon for Bangladesh's future.
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Pakistan’s Rebuild Needs Time: Throwing young players into the deep end without the anchor of Babar Azam proved disastrous in this outing.
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Spin to Win? Not Today: While Mirpur is famous for spin, it was the raw pace of Rana and Taskin Ahmed (1/29) that completely rattled the visitors.
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A Massive Net Run Rate Boost: Finishing a chase in 15.1 overs gives Bangladesh immense momentum for the rest of the 3-match series.
Over to You!
Was this Bangladesh's best bowling performance of the year, or did Pakistan just completely implode under pressure? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and don't forget to share this summary with your cricket-crazy squad!