15 Mar, 14:49 (IST)

FIFTY! Tanzid Hasan reaches his sixth ODI half-century, taking just 47-balls, which included three fours and four sixes. Hasan has added 85 runs with Saif Hassan, who has contributed 30 runs in this stand. Pakistan will need to break this stand heading into the middle phase of the match. 

15 Mar, 14:26 (IST)

This has been a brilliant start for Bangladesh, with the openers notching up a 50-run stand. Tanzid Hasan has done the major bulk of the scoring, contributing 30 off 30, while Said Hassan was more cautious, adding 17 off 27. 

15 Mar, 14:11 (IST)

This is a solid start for Bangladesh, with Said Hassan and Tanzid Hasan adding 39 off 37 balls. This is a chanceless start by the Bangladesh openers after a poor outing in the second ODI. 

15 Mar, 13:47 (IST)

With rain expected to play spoilsport later in the day, Bangladesh will want to get a steady start and score as much as possible batting first. Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan will need to step up and provide Bangladesh a steady start, while Pakistan will hope for their pacers to knock over the top-order quickly. 

15 Mar, 13:36 (IST)

PAK XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Saad Masood, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

15 Mar, 13:21 (IST)

BAN XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

15 Mar, 13:16 (IST)

TOSS! Finally, Pakistan wins the toss, and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi opts to bowl first with rain predicted for the evening.

Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Live Score:  The Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is set for a high-stakes finale as Pakistan and Bangladesh meet in the PAK vs BAN 3rd ODI 2026 of the three-match One-Day International series. You can find Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecard here.  With the three-match series currently level at 1-1, both sides are eyeing a decisive victory to claim the honours in what has been a series defined by dramatic collapses and a brewing spirit of cricket controversy. Dhaka Weather and Rain Forecast for Pakistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI 2026.

Following a dominant eight-wicket victory by Bangladesh in the opener and a resounding 128-run win (DLS method) by a resurgent Pakistan in the second game, momentum remains difficult to pin down. The toss for this afternoon’s day-night encounter is expected shortly, with clear skies over Mirpur promising a full 50-over contest. 

Beyond the scorecards, the decider is expected to be a feisty affair following a controversial run-out in the second ODI. Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha at the non-striker’s end as the batter wandered out of his crease. Salman Ali Agha Run Out Video: Pakistan Batter Controversially Dismissed in PAK vs BAN 2nd ODI 2026.

The incident sparked a heated exchange on the field and reignited the spirit of cricket debate in the media. While Miraz defended the move as being within the laws of the game, the Pakistan camp expressed their frustration, ensuring that today’s match carries an extra layer of competitive needle.

Squads

Pakistan National Cricket Team: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Abrar Ahmed.

Bangladesh National Cricket Team: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Tawhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan (wk), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.