Tanzid Hasan anchors a massive total to win the ODI series.
Mar 13, 2026
ODI
Dhaka
Pakistan
Won by 128 runs
Maaz Sadaqat delivers an all-round show in a rain-curtailed match.
Mar 11, 2026
ODI
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Won by 8 wickets
Nahid Rana picks up a blistering five-wicket haul.
Sep 25, 2025
T20I
Dubai
Pakistan
Won by 11 runs
Shaheen Afridi defends a tight total in the T20 Asia Cup.
Jul 24, 2025
T20I
Dhaka
Pakistan
Won by 74 runs
Sahibzada Farhan tears apart the Bangladeshi bowling attack.
Upcoming Series Schedule & Details
Tournament / Series
Expected Timeframe
Format
Host Country
Major Venues
Key Significance
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
June 2026
T20I
United Kingdom
Utilita Bowl, Southampton
Critical group-stage global tournament clash
Asia Cup Tournament
Late 2026 / 2027
T20I / ODI
Neutral Territory
Dubai / Colombo
Regional championship supremacy stakes
ICC World Test Championship
2027 Cycle
Test
Pakistan
Karachi, Rawalpindi
High-stakes red-ball qualification points
Head-to-Head Summary
Format
Total Played
Pakistan Wins
Bangladesh Wins
No Result / Draws
Current Dominant Side
Test Matches
21
14
6
1
Bangladesh (Won last 4 Tests)
One Day Internationals
41
33
8
0
Bangladesh (Won 2026 Series 2-1)
Twenty20 Internationals
26
21
5
0
Pakistan (Won 2025 Series 3-0)
Most Memorable Match – The Epic Thriller!
Match Detail
Date / Tournament
Venue
Innings Scorecards
Thrilling Climax Details
Asia Cup Final Thriller
March 22, 2012
Mirpur
Pakistan 236/9, Bangladesh 234/8
Pakistan won by 2 runs off the final ball; heartbroken Bangladesh players wept on the field.
The Multan Great Escape
September 3, 2003
Multan
Bangladesh 248 & 154, Pakistan 175 & 262/9
Inzamam-ul-Haq hit an unbeaten 138 to rescue Pakistan from 132/6, winning by 1 wicket.
ODI Series Decider
March 15, 2026
Dhaka
Bangladesh 290/5, Pakistan 279 all out
Tanzid Hasan anchored a massive total to secure a thrilling 11-run victory and seal the series.
Major Tournament Matches Between Them
Tournament Event
Match Stage
Match Winner
Victory Margin
Standout Player
1999 ICC Cricket World Cup
Group Stage
Bangladesh
Won by 62 runs
Khaled Mahmud (3/31)
2016 ICC T20 World Cup
Super 10
Pakistan
Won by 55 runs
Shahid Afridi (49 off 19 & 2/27)
2019 ICC Cricket World Cup
League Stage
Pakistan
Won by 94 runs
Shaheen Afridi (6/35)
2022 ICC T20 World Cup
Super 12
Pakistan
Won by 5 wickets
Shaheen Afridi (4/22)
2023 ICC Cricket World Cup
League Stage
Pakistan
Won by 7 wickets
Fakhar Zaman (81 off 74)
Key Performance Leaderboard
Player Name
Team
Match Impact Specialization
Best Figures / Scores
Current Strategic Role
Litton Das
Bangladesh
Top-Order Batting Anchor
141 vs Pakistan (Test)
Main wicketkeeper-batsman
Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan
Opening Fast Bowler
6/35 vs Bangladesh (ODI)
Primary strike weapon with the new ball
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Bangladesh
Top-Order Accumulator
138 vs Pakistan (Test)
Red-ball team captain and anchor
Babar Azam
Pakistan
Master Anchor Batsman
151 vs Bangladesh (ODI)
Main anchor in the top three
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bangladesh
All-Round Spin Specialist
5/38 & 78 vs Pakistan
Leading spin-bowling all-rounder
The Battlefield: Tactical Power-Plays & Record Breakers (2025-26)
Tactical Phase
Aggressor Side
Primary Weapon Used
Execution Strategy
Match Results Impact
First 10 Overs (ODI)
Bangladesh
Nahid Rana
Blistering pace to rattle Pakistan’s top order early
Triggered top-order collapses
Middle Overs Spin Choke
Bangladesh
Mehidy Miraz
Defensive lines restricting Pakistan’s rotation
Dropped Pakistan’s run-rate below 4.0
Death Overs Batting
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan
High-intensity boundaries over mid-wicket region
Lifted T20 scores above 190
Red-Ball New Ball Spell
Bangladesh
Shoriful Islam
Late away swing targeting the outside edge
Reduced Pakistan to low first-innings totals
The Tactical Edge: Strategic Matchups & Squad Dynamics
Individual Head-to-Head
Tactical Battle Strategy
Potential Weakness Targeted
Predicted Winner
Shaheen Afridi vs Litton Das
Late inswinging yorkers at the feet
Reluctance to move front foot early
Shaheen Afridi
Nahid Rana vs Babar Azam
Hard lengths hitting the splice of the bat
Early vulnerability to extra bounce
Nahid Rana
Taijul Islam vs Rizwan
Slower through the air, tempting the sweep
High-risk cross-bat shots early
Taijul Islam
Haris Rauf vs Towhid Hridoy
Sharp short balls directed at the body
Discomfort handling high-velocity bouncers
Haris Rauf
History Re-Written: Every Record Smashed in the 2025/26 Season
Record Title
New Benchmark Achieved
Previous Benchmark Holder
Smashed By (Player/Team)
Match Context
First Ever Away Test Sweep
2-0 Series Victory
Never achieved before
Bangladesh Team
May 2026 Test Tour
Fastest ODI Powerplay Fifty
51 Runs in 4.1 overs
5.2 overs (2015)
Tanzid Hasan
Mirpur ODI Decider
Most Wickets in a 2-Test Series
14 Wickets
12 Wickets (2011)
Nahid Rana
May 2026 Series
Highest T20I Team Score
201/6
197/5
Pakistan Team
Gaddafi Stadium 2025
Pace vs. Power: The Brutal Numbers Behind the Fastest Bowlers
Bowler Name
Team
Peak Clocked Speed
Average Match Speed
Short Ball Percentage
Wickets via Short Ball
Nahid Rana
Bangladesh
152.4 km/h
146.5 km/h
38 percent
9 Wickets
Haris Rauf
Pakistan
151.8 km/h
144.2 km/h
42 percent
6 Wickets
Naseem Shah
Pakistan
148.5 km/h
142.0 km/h
25 percent
4 Wickets
Hasan Mahmud
Bangladesh
144.2 km/h
138.6 km/h
20 percent
3 Wickets
The Captain’s Gambit: Strategic Moves that Flipped the Game
Captain’s Name
Team
Specific Strategic Decision
Match Context
Direct Result / Outcome
Najmul Shanto
Bangladesh
Holding back his fastest bowler for the old ball
Pakistan cruising at 110/2
Triggered a 5-wicket collapse
Shan Masood
Pakistan
Declaring early in the first innings
Flat pitch with forecast rain
Bangladesh batted long and won
Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan
Promoting pinch hitters in the powerplay
Chasing a high T20 total
Scored 65 runs in first 6 overs
Mehidy Miraz
Bangladesh
Opening the bowling with a defensive spinner
Pakistan’s openers loved pace
Suffocated early run-scoring rates
The “Fortress” Chronicles: Stadium Face-offs & Crowd Dominance (2025-26)
Stadium Name
Location
Matches Played
Average Fan Attendance
Home Edge / Pitch Conditions
Dominant Team
Sher-e-Bangla Stadium
Mirpur, Dhaka
5 Matches
25,000 Fans
Slow turn, low bounce, heavy spin helper
Bangladesh
Gaddafi Stadium
Lahore
3 Matches
22,000 Fans
Flat batting track, high-scoring T20 field
Pakistan
Sylhet International Stadium
Sylhet
1 Match
18,000 Fans
Green grass tinge, early seam movement
Bangladesh
Rawalpindi Stadium
Rawalpindi
1 Match
15,000 Fans
True bounce, fast outfield, good for pace
Bangladesh
Final Verdict
The modern Pakistan versus Bangladesh cricketing rivalry stands completely transformed, morphing from a predictable historical ledger into an unpredictable battle. While Pakistan relies on raw pace and shorter-format power, Bangladesh has unlocked unprecedented tactical depth, turning their home conditions into an absolute graveyard for touring Pakistani sides.
