Bangladesh opt to bowl first in first ODI against Pakistan

Four Pakistan players make debut in first ODI match today

DHAKA: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-March 11th, 2026) Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first in the opening match of the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday.

Bangladesh captain Mehdi Hasan Miraz made the decision after assessing the conditions, hoping to take early advantage with the ball.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi said that had Pakistan won the toss, they would have opted to bat first, adding that a total of 270–280 runs would be competitive on the pitch.

The match also sees four players making their ODI debuts for Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Muaz Siddiqui, Abdus Samad, and Shaheen Hussain. The new players will be looking to make an impact in international cricket.

The series is expected to be a competitive contest, with Bangladesh aiming to leverage home conditions and Pakistan testing its fresh talent in high-pressure international matches.

The fans and analysts are closely watching the performances, as the outcome could set the tone for the remaining two matches of the series.