Bangladesh recorded their first ever home win against Pakistan with an emphatic 104-run triumph in Mirpur’s opening Test, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto’s century and Mominul Haque’s 91 not out, giving Bangladesh an early advantage.
Nahid Rana (5-84) bowled an impressive spell during the final session of Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Standings that reduced visitors to 163 all out, dismissing Abdullah Fazal with a sharp turning delivery and clean bowling Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan in quick succession.
| Date | Format | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2026 | ODI | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Bangladesh won by 11 runs |
| 13 Mar 2026 | ODI | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | Pakistan won by 128 runs |
| 11 Mar 2026 | ODI | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | Bangladesh won by 8 wickets |
| 08 May 2024 | Test | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Test | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Bangladesh won by 10 wickets |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh made history and altered the World Test Championship points table when they defeated Pakistan for the first time ever on home turf, elevating themselves while their counterparts dropped further down the standings. Bangladesh also celebrated their third straight Test win and claimed sixth spot overall.
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored an unassailable century, alongside half-centuries from Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim to post 413 in their first innings, giving the hosts an early edge. Mohammad Abbas’ five-wicket haul allowed the visitors to mount an aggressive comeback and start the final day 68-2.
Taijul Islam’s turning delivery frightened Fazal and was later confirmed on review, leading to Salman Ali Agha being bowled in the next over by Rana. Rana took control of proceedings with his devastating spell which included a 147 kph nip-backer that dismissed Mohammad Rizwan to leave Pakistan completely disorganized.
Bangladesh took an early advantage in the two-match series when Pakistan were all out for 163 runs on day two at home and secured their first ever series win over them, signalling significant improvement in red ball form as well as three consecutive Test wins over them.
Pakistan is a strong team
Pakistan cricket team is widely considered one of the strongest teams in world cricket, and their matches against India always produce incredible moments and produce some of the greatest cricket ever seen in a packed stadium with electric atmosphere and tension between opponents that has no equal in history of sport. Both sides have endured some of the fiercest rivalries ever witnessed on an international stage.
Pakistan hopes to make an impression at this year’s ICC ODI World Cup, beginning October 5th in England and Wales.
While they have never won this prestigious tournament before, they have shown they can contend in other major tournaments; winning twice at Asia Cup level and twice each at T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy levels.
Though they’ve experienced ups and downs in Test rankings, Australia have managed to remain consistent enough to remain at the top of them all.
New players have brought new perspectives to help strengthen performances further; recent victories have made them stronger competitors; fans now hope for another World Cup win soon enough!
Pakistan was once famously dubbed the “cornered tigers” of world cricket, and they continue to be exciting side to watch today.
Although they had some rough patches in 2003 and 2007, such as early World Cup exits from both tournaments, their return to the top of Test rankings has restored them as an elite side.
Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan both retired after touring West Indies in 2017 while Sarfaraz Ahmed took on as captain, but Pakistan failed to find its form against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in subsequent series.
Pakistan’s opening match against Bangladesh was marred by rain. Bangladesh eventually triumphed by 104 runs with Nahid Rana’s bowling performance being critical in their win.
Pakistan struggled early, quickly reaching 119 for 3, but debutant Abdullah Fazal gave them hope with an excellent 66 score before their innings came apart completely.
Bangladesh is a weak team
Pakistan was widely considered one of the best cricket teams during the ’90s, boasting fast bowlers such as Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis as stars of fast bowling action. Additionally, they became the inaugural World Cup finalist before match-fixing scandals plagued their national side; many players were banned permanently.
Pakistan continues to dominate international cricket despite scandalous allegations, thanks to their talented pool of players and highly-regarded coaching staff.
Notable Pakistani cricketers include Javed Miandad, Imran Khan, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Zaheer Abbas and Shoaib Akhtar who have each won major titles including two World Cups and one Asian Games tournament title.
Bangladesh, however, has struggled since becoming a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC). They recently appointed Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain, hoping he can build an effective Test side but their domestic red-ball structure remains broken while BCB haven’t organized enough A tours for talented players.
Bangladesh’s batting in their most recent Test series against Sri Lanka struggled greatly. Their top seven batters combined to score just five fifties across four Test matches and were unable to mount an effective challenge on any of three occasions they reached 200 runs on the board – the one bright spot being Chattogram’s 511-run fourth innings chase, which marked an end to five innings below 200.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) must place greater focus on strengthening domestic red-ball structures. A more refined competition similar to India’s Duleep Trophy must be created. Franchise-based first-class tournaments that provide central roles to local players should also be promoted and given priority status; moreover, more attention must be given to BPL tournaments with promising franchises; these steps should help improve Bangladesh’s record and enable it to compete effectively in future international cricket tournaments.
Pakistan has a better record
Pakistan cricket team boasts an outstanding ODI track record, having won 71 of 99 ODI matches and sitting fifth on ICC ODI Team Rankings.
Pakistan also enjoys great success in T20Is; one day Pakistan became one of the first teams to play two international matches simultaneously – against Afghanistan at Asian Games and then Netherlands for World Cup, losing both but eventually triumphing against Netherlands by winning!
Misbah ul Haq’s leadership of Pakistan’s team has seen them achieve numerous milestones, such as an ODI series victory over England in Dubai – marking only its second home series win since 2009. Additionally, in 2015 they beat Zimbabwe 3-1 and qualified for 2017 ICC Champions Trophy by beating West Indies by 7 wickets.
Pakistan’s cricket team made history at the 2022 Asian Games by reaching the semi-finals and placing fourth overall, earning six medals including two gold. Additionally, they claimed their inaugural medal – bronze in Men’s T20 B event! – an achievement not to be overlooked!
Though Pakistan boasts an excellent track record, they do still exhibit some weaknesses in their game. Their fast pitches prove challenging for them and they often drop catches; additionally, their bowlers don’t seem very successful at taking wickets early in power-plays. Nevertheless, Pakistani players are working tirelessly to enhance their performances.
On March 11, Bangladesh and Pakistan will face each other for the inaugural ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur Stadium. Both sides have high confidence after successful showings at T20 World Cup 2026; it should be noted however, that Bangladesh have triumphed in bilateral series in the past.
