The highly anticipated ODI clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan is set to light up the Shere Bangla National Stadium. With Pakistan looking to bounce back from a recent defeat and Bangladesh riding high on home advantage, fantasy managers are in for a treat. Star performers like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shaheen Shah Afridi will be crucial for your fantasy contests. Whether you are aiming for the top of the Leaderboard or building a safe Fantasy Winning Team, this match offers massive Rewards.
Match Details
- Match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan
- Date: 13 Mar 2026
- Time: 13:45 IST (14:15 Local Time)
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Weather Report
The weather in Dhaka is expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures hovering around 32 degrees Celsius and high humidity. There is a 0 percent rain probability, ensuring a full uninterrupted game. However, the Dew factor will play a massive role in the second innings, making the ball wet and batting significantly easier for the chasing team.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium is notoriously slow and sluggish, heavily favoring spin dominance. With an average score of 200 runs, this is a classic bowling friendly surface. Over the last five matches, spinners have claimed a staggering 52 wickets, compared to just 26 wickets for the pacers.
Fantasy Takeaway: Load your fantasy contests with quality spinners and middle order anchors. Avoid picking too many top order aggressive batters who might struggle against the turning ball.
Team Form & Head to-Head
Bangladesh
- Last 5 matches: W W L W L
- Recent performance: Strong at home, heavily reliant on their spin attack to choke the opposition.
- Head to-head record: 1 win in recent encounters.
Pakistan
- Last 5 matches: L W W W W
- Recent performance: Excellent form overall but struggled against spin in their last outing at this venue.
- Head to-head record: 2 wins in recent encounters.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
Currently, all players from both squads are reported to be Fully fit. There are no Injured or Doubtful players, meaning both teams will field their strongest possible combinations.
Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)
Bangladesh
Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed
10. Key Players to Watch
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz: An absolute must pick. He guarantees points with both bat and his off spin on this turning track.
- Abrar Ahmed: The mystery spinner is perfectly suited for the Dhaka surface and can run through the opposition middle order.
- Tanzid Hasan: Scored a brilliant 67 runs in the last match and looks in prime touch at the top of the order.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: Even on a slow track, his new ball threat makes him a premium choice for your Mega Leagues.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
Mega League Differential Picks
- Rishad Hossain: A massive differential who can exploit the spin friendly conditions to grab multiple wickets.
- Faheem Ashraf: Scored crucial runs in the last game and bowls effective medium pace.
Match Prediction / Outlook
Given the heavy spin conditions at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Bangladesh holds a slight edge over Pakistan. The home side knows exactly how to strangle opponents on this surface. Expect a low scoring thriller where the team batting first might struggle, but the Dew factor will heavily assist the chasing side. Bangladesh is the favorite to win this ODI clash.
Disclaimer
Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team. Pitch conditions and last minute changes can heavily impact your strategy.