Bangladesh’s 11-run victory over Pakistan in the series-deciding third ODI on Sunday brought much-needed relief, helping them climb to ninth in the ODI rankings, but even in victory, the team’s conservative batting approach raised concerns.

A six over long off saw Tanzid Hasan Tamim reach the magic number, his first-ever ODI ton in his 31st appearance, and the look on his face said it all.

Bangladesh were sent in to bat in the series-deciding third ODI against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.

Bangladesh will desperately hope their batters finally produce their A game when they take on Pakistan in the series-deciding third and final ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.

The age-old debate over the ethereal spirit of the game was reignited yesterday during the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Mirpur because of Salman Ali Agha’s bizarre run out, which could either be deemed a clear case of brain fade from the batter or a lack of sportsmanship from the fielder.

Bangladesh will look to go 2-0 up when they meet Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur in a contest that will test their pace formula.

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir blasted Pakistan after their heavy defeat to Bangladesh in the first of three ODIs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur yesterday, even expressing concern over the future of the Pakistan cricket team.

Nahid Rana made his way into international cricket with the Sri Lanka Test in March 2024, and emerged as a pace demon in the Rawalpindi Tests against Pakistan that year, but after a few underwhelming performances in away ODIs, some doubts crept in.

Bangladesh’s commanding win over Pakistan in the first of three ODIs in Mirpur yesterday came with several notable numbers, from one of their biggest victories by balls remaining to Nahid Rana’s maiden five-wicket haul in the format.

Batters celebrating after reaching a milestone, be it a half-century, century or further increments of fifty, is commonplace in cricket, almost everyone does it.

A 15-member Pakistan squad has landed in Dhaka today ahead of the three-match ODI series against the hosts, starting on March 11.