Sher-e-Bangla, Dhaka, Pitch Report, Weather Report For PAK vs BAN 3rd ODI - Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026

Pitch and weather report of Sher-E-Bangla Stadium (Source: @BLACKCAPS/x.com)

The ongoing ODI series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is finely poised, with both sides securing one win each to level the series 1–1. As both sides are set to face each other in the third ODI on March 15, Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium will host the thrilling clash from 1:45 PM (IST).

After Bangladesh started the series with a stunning victory, Pakistan made a fierce bounce back with another massive win in the next match. While batting first, the Men in Green got a dreamy start as Maaz Sadaqat smashed a stunning 75. Adding to that, Salman Ali Agha’s 64 and Mohammad Rizwan’s 44 helped them to put on a score of 274 runs on the board.

In the second innings, rain caused the biggest heartbreak to Bangladesh as they needed to chase down 243 runs in 32 overs. Since the beginning, their batting lineup has faltered as Pakistani bowlers have gained an early edge.

After his batting heroics, Maaz Sadaqat delivered an impressive all-round performance, claiming three crucial wickets while conceding just 23 runs. Adding this, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf’s economical bowling restricted Bangladesh to just 114 runs as the Men in Green secured a massive 128-run victory.

With the third ODI approaching, the ongoing series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is set for a thrilling decider. As the series now hangs in a 1-1, the winner of the upcoming match will register a thumping series win.

Before Pakistan and Bangladesh take the center stage for the upcoming clash, here is a detailed look at the pitch and weather conditions for the PAK vs BAN clash at the Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium.

Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium pitch report for PAK vs BAN 3rd ODI

(Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium Records in ODIs)

Historically, the iconic Sher-E-Bangla Stadium pitch offers a spin-friendly track, but in the last game, a seam-friendly surface showed up at the venue. During Bangladesh’s chase, both the pace and spin attack of Pakistan troubled the Tigers’ batters.

In the last match, Bangladeshi spinners secured some of the crucial scalps in the first innings, but the second innings saw a complete dominance of both spin and pace. Troubling the Bangladeshi batters, the Pakistani pacers took early advantage, and the spin attack came later in the action.

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As Maaz Sadaqat spun the spin web, Haris Rauf’s raw pace dashed Bangladesh’s hope. Adding to that, the rain interruption played a massive role in the match. As the world prepares for the upcoming match, the challenges of the surface are expected to remain the same.

The pacers are likely to secure an early edge, and the spinners are expected to dominate the game once it progresses further. Keeping the conditions in mind, the toss-winning captain might choose to bowl first.

Dhaka Weather Report for PAK vs BAN 3rd ODI

The weather report for the upcoming third ODI match between PAK and BAN suggests rain could once again play spoilsport. As per AccuWeather, the temperature will be around 31°C. The wind will blow from South and South-West with a speed of 24km/h.

Adding to that, there 55% chances of precipitation on the match day, and that has become a serious concern. The forecast also predicts around 62% cloud cover, hinting at a possible interruption.

Conclusion

As the ongoing series is set to see a conclusion through the upcoming clash, it is going to be a thrilling contest between bat and ball. If the rain interrupts as per the weather prediction, the cricket world might witness an exciting match.

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