PAK vs BAN Match Prediction, 3rd ODI- Who Will Win Today? Pakistan Tour Of Bangladesh 2026

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd ODI will be played on March 15 [Source: X]

Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to lock horns for the third and final ODI of the series at the Sher-E-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka, on Sunday, March 15 at 1:45 PM (IST).

The first two matches of the series saw lop-sided results, squaring the series 1-1. In the first ODI, Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 114 runs and chased the target in just 15.1 overs with the loss of two wickets. 

It was followed by a convincing Pakistan win as they posted 274 runs on Friday and bundled Bangladesh for 114 runs to level the series. As they collide to seal the series, here's a brief look at the PAK Vs BAN match prediction. 

BAN vs PAK current form (last 5 ODIs)

BAN vs PAK player battles

Maaz Sadaqat vs Mustafizur Rahman

Fresh off an impressive Emerging Asia Cup campaign, Sadaqat has already impressed fans and experts in the series, with his fiery 75 off 46 in the 2nd ODI, scoring six fours and five sixes.

He will once again look to dominate the powerplay and face the experienced Mustafizur Rahman’s left-arm swing bowling. How the duo fares against each other will play a role in the score Pakistan is able to achieve.

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Mohammad Rizwan vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz

The Dhaka pitch assists the spinners in the middle overs, when Rizwan will come to fore and face the duo of Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain. 

In the previous match as well, Miraz got the better of Rizwan and considering how tight Miraz keeps his lines and lengths, it will be another intriguing battle between the two experienced campaigners

Tanzid Hasan vs Shaheen Afridi

The left-hand opener from Bangladesh, Tanzid Hasan, scored 67 off 42 in the first match of the series, scoring 7 fours and five sixes. 

He will one of the key figures if Bangladesh wants to seal the series and will face Shaheen Afridi’s new ball spell, where the ball will find swing. How Hasan deals with the opening spell could determine the Bangladesh’s fate in the series.

BAN vs PAK top performers

Most runs for BAN vs PAK (among squad members)

Former Bangladesh captain Litton Das has scored 143 runs in 6 innings against Pakistan. He has averaged 28.60 and has a strike rate of 83.13 in the encounters.

Most wickets for BAN vs PAK (among squad members)

Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz has 12 wickets in 6 innings, with the best figures of 3/29. He has an economy rate of just 3.93 runs per over.

Most runs for PAK vs BAN (among squad members)

Mohammad Rizwan from the current squad has the most runs against Bangladesh, with 227 runs in 7 innings. He has averaged 45.4 and struck at 85.66, with two fifties to his name.

Most wickets for PAK vs BAN (among squad members)

Captain Shaheen Afridi has picked 15 wickets in 6 innings against Bangladesh, with the best figures of 6/35. He has a miserly economy rate of just 4.51 runs per over.

BAN vs PAK toss prediction

Since 2006, the Sher-E-Bangla stadium has hosted 125 ODIs, and 59 have been won by the team batting first, while 63 have ended in successful chases. 

One match here has ended in a tie, and two have had no results. The spinners will get help in the middle overs, and the average first innings score is expected to be around 250 runs.

The team winning the toss would like to bowl first and chase the target, when the ball comes onto the bat better under the lights.

BAN vs PAK 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 47/1

Final score – 246/7

BAN vs PAK 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 55/0

Final score – 248/5

BAN vs PAK top players prediction

BAN top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das

Probable best bowlers

Nahid Rana, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

PAK top players prediction

Probable best batters

Maaz Sadaqt, Mohammad Rizwan

Probable best bowlers

Shaheen Afridi, Maaz Sadaqat

Who will hit the most sixes in BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI?

Maaz Sadaqat

Who will score the most fours in BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI?

Litton Das

BAN vs PAK match winner prediction: Who will win 3rd ODI?

The two teams have won a game each with convincing outings in the first two matches of the series and look settled going into the decider. 

Expect a closer contest in Dhaka with the hosts, Bangladesh having a slight advantage, considering the squad dynamics for the conditions.

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