Despite a valiant effort from the lower order and a century from Salman Ali Agha, a “new-look” Pakistan side led by Shaheen Shah Afridi was unable to chase down 291 in the series decider. The loss marks Bangladesh’s first ODI series win over Pakistan in more than a decade.
Shaheen Afridi’s Post-Match Statement
Following the 11-run defeat, the captain addressed the media with a focus on development and resilience:
- Pride in Youth: “I am really proud today. We gave chances to youngsters and they fought till the last ball. This is a development stage for many of them,” Shaheen said.
- Critical Failures: He admitted that the early collapse (17/3) and missed opportunities in the field were the deciding factors.
- The Agha Factor: Shaheen praised Salman Ali Agha’s consistency, noting his ability to handle both pace and spin under extreme pressure.
Match Highlights
- Bangladesh Innings: Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden ODI century (107), guiding the hosts to a solid 290/5. Haris Rauf was the pick of Pakistan’s bowlers with 3/52.
- Pakistan’s Chase: After a disastrous start, debutants Ghazi Ghori (29) and Saad Masood (38) stabilized the middle order before Agha’s century brought Pakistan within striking distance.
- The Final Over: Pakistan needed 14 runs off the last 6 balls. A controversial DRS review saw a “wide” call overturned, and Shaheen Afridi (37) was stumped off the final ball of the match.
TOUGH FIGHT BY PAKISTAN 🇵🇰
Bangladesh successfully defeated Pakistan and won the series by 2-1.
SALUTE TO SHAHEEN FOR PUTTING A TOUGH FIGHT. 🙌🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/7JRPSne6fg
— Salman. (@TsMeSalman) March 15, 2026
Controversy: The “Wide Review” Complaint
The PCB has formally reached out to the ICC match referee regarding a critical decision in the 50th over:
- Protocol Breach: Pakistan alleges that an LBW review was granted for a ball that had already been signaled as a wide by umpire Kumar Dharmasena—a move they claim violates standard DRS protocols.
- Tactical Impact: The reversal of the wide delivery deprived Pakistan of an extra run and an extra ball in a match decided by a thin 11-run margin.
Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (March 2026)
| Match | Venue | Result | Top Performer |
| 1st ODI | Dhaka | BAN won by 8 wickets | Nahid Rana (5/24) |
| 2nd ODI | Dhaka | PAK won by 128 runs (DLS) | Salman Agha (100+) |
| 3rd ODI | Dhaka | BAN won by 11 runs | Tanzid Hasan (107) |
What’s Next for the Team?
The squad will now return home to participate in the PSL 11, which begins on March 26. Shaheen Afridi emphasized that the lessons learned in Dhaka would be vital for the younger players as they prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle.
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