BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI Thriller: Bangladesh Edges Past Pakistan by 11 Runs to Clinch the Series 2-1
By Crick tv
Updated: Mar 16, 2026 12:47 PM
What. A. Match! If you missed the series decider between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, you missed an absolute rollercoaster. In a high-stakes 3rd ODI, the Bangladesh Tigers roared loudest, defending 290 to snatch a dramatic 11-run victory and secure the series 2-1.
Here is a full breakdown of how this edge-of-the-seat thriller unfolded.
The Tanzid Hasan Masterclass
Pakistan’s skipper Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to bowl, hoping to exploit early conditions. But Bangladesh had other plans, building a massive foundation on the back of pure aggressive batting.
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A Maiden Ton to Remember: Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim was the undisputed star of the first innings. He smashed a sensational 107 off 107 balls, bringing up his maiden ODI century with a massive six. His knock was beautifully paced and studded with 6 boundaries and 7 towering sixes.
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Middle-Order Anchors: Crucial middle-order cameos from Towhid Hridoy (48*) and Litton Das (41) kept the momentum going, propelling Bangladesh to a very competitive 290/5 in their 50 overs.
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Rauf's Resistance: For Pakistan, Haris Rauf was the standout bowler. He constantly hit the hard lengths to finish with figures of 3/52, while Shaheen Afridi grabbed a solitary wicket.
Taskin’s Fire & Agha’s Lone Battle
Chasing 291 on a two-paced Mirpur pitch is a tall order, and the Bangladeshi pace attack made sure the visitors felt the heat immediately.
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The Top-Order Collapse: Taskin Ahmed (4/49) was absolutely lethal with the new ball. Partnered with the raw pace of Nahid Rana (2/62), Bangladesh ripped through Pakistan's top order. The visitors found themselves reeling at 82/5 in the 18th over, with several debutants struggling to find their footing.
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Salman Agha’s Heroics: Just when it looked like a completely one-sided affair, Salman Ali Agha stepped up to the plate. He played a phenomenal, fighting knock of 106 off just 98 balls. Supported by Saad Masood (38) and a late blitz by Shaheen Afridi (37), Agha dragged Pakistan right back into the contest.
The Nail-Biting Climax
The match went down to the absolute wire. Mustafizur Rahman (3/54) bowled brilliantly in the death overs, eventually getting rid of Haris Rauf in the 49th over.
Going into the final over, Pakistan needed 14 runs with just one wicket in hand. Spinner Rishad Hossain took the ball, and despite the incredible tension in the stadium, he kept his cool. The drama concluded on the very last delivery of the innings when Shaheen Afridi stepped out, missed, and was stumped by Litton Das. Pakistan was bowled out for 279!
The Verdict
This series decider was a brilliant showcase of ODI cricket. For a new-look Pakistan squad, there are plenty of takeaways and fighting positives. However, Bangladesh's depth, fighting spirit, and incredible calmness under pressure earned them the trophy. The sight of Mehidy Hasan Miraz lifting the silverware in Mirpur will definitely be a defining image of the 2026 season for Bangladesh cricket fans.