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Pak vs Ban Live Score: The anthems are done. Pakistan’s openers and Bangladeshi fielders prepare to kick things off. Shahibzada Farhan, fresh off his record T20 World Cup campaign, takes strike against Taskin Ahmed.

Pak vs Ban Live Score: “I would have loved to bat first on this track. Yeah, the reason is that for debutants, I don’t want to put pressure on them batting second. So let them bat freely and we support them. I think for me, like, I’m really excited to see them in the nets and they perform really well for Pakistan and also whenever they play in domestic, they perform well. So as a team, we’re excited to see them and they perform for Pakistan for a longer time. Yeah, of course, a winning start is always always important and as a captain, gives you more freedom. So I think, yeah, we just go with the flow and try to give our best. I feel 270, 280 will be a good target.”

Pak vs Ban Live Score: Here is what captain Mehidy said after winning the toss – “Yeah, love to bowl first. Yes, definitely. I think that night time situation is coming and yes, we think about like that in the chase, we will very well play it and I think so. We have a very good bowling attack also. If we get early wicket in first 10 overs, definitely it will be better. Yeah, definitely. It’s, I think, it’s the greatest start and hopefully everybody’s excited. And yes, yes, the qualify is the most important thing in the home series. Definitely, if we win, definitely it’s a good moment for us. Yes, we have three fast bowlers, two spinners and the six batters.”

Pak vs Ban Live Score: Take a look at the playing XI of Pakistan – Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (C), Mohammad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed.

Pak vs Ban Live Score: Take a look at the playing XI of Bangladesh – Bangladesh (Playing

Pakistan have turned up in Dhaka with one of their biggest recent ODI resets, and the changes begin right at the top. Babar Azam has been left out, Shaheen Shah Afridi continues as captain, and the selectors have packed the squad with six uncapped players, making this Bangladesh series an early look at a side trying to move from reputation to renewal. The new names in the squad are Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan and Shamyl Hussain, while the core now leans more heavily on players such as Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed. Pakistan’s call comes after a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign, and the message is hard to miss: this is not just a squad tweak, it is a selection statement.

Pak vs Ban Live Score: Pakistan have dominated this ODI rivalry for years, winning 34 of the 39 completed ODIs they have played against Bangladesh, with Bangladesh managing five victories. Pakistan have also won the last two completed ODIs between the sides – in the 2023 Asia Cup and at the 2023 ODI World Cup – while their scheduled meeting at the 2025 Champions Trophy did not produce a result. As the teams meet again in Mirpur today, the bigger question is whether history still carries the same weight: Pakistan are entering the series with a reshaped squad under Shaheen Shah Afridi after leaving out Babar Azam, while Bangladesh are starting afresh at home under Mehidy Hasan Miraz. That gives the 1st ODI a slightly different feel despite the one-sided overall numbers – Pakistan bring the stronger record, Bangladesh bring home conditions and a chance to test a new-look opposition straight away.

Pak vs Ban Live Score: Bangladesh and Pakistan kick off their three-match ODI series in Dhaka today, and the first match already feels bigger than a routine bilateral opener. Bangladesh are beginning a new phase at home under Mehidy Hasan Miraz, while Pakistan arrive with a reshaped side and plenty of attention on how they respond after leaving out Babar Azam.