The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh after coordination with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
The series will take place in March 2026, shortly after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup concludes and just days before the start of Pakistan Super League (PSL 11).
This scheduling makes it a crucial international assignment for both teams.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI Series 2026 – Full Schedule
All three One-Day Internationals will be played at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Match Dates:
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March 11 – 1st ODI (Dhaka)
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March 13 – 2nd ODI (Dhaka)
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March 15 – 3rd ODI (Dhaka)
Pakistan are set to arrive in Dhaka on March 9 and will hold a training session on March 10 ahead of the opening match.
Timing Between Major Tournaments
The ODI series comes at a packed time in Pakistan’s cricket calendar.
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It will be played soon after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
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It will conclude roughly one week before PSL 11 begins
This tight schedule means player workload management will be critical for team management.
Recent Pakistan-Bangladesh Cricket History
This will be Pakistan’s second tour of Bangladesh since July 2025.
On their previous visit:
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The teams played a three-match T20I series
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Bangladesh won the series 2–1
Earlier, Bangladesh toured Pakistan in May-June last year:
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The teams played three T20Is
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Pakistan won the series 3–0
The upcoming ODI series offers both sides a chance to reset momentum in the 50-over format.
Bangladesh’s First Assignment After World Cup Withdrawal
The ODI series will also mark Bangladesh’s first international appearance since their withdrawal from the ongoing 20-team T20 World Cup 2026.
Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland after declining to travel to India due to security concerns.
This makes the ODI series not just another bilateral contest, but an important comeback for the Bangladeshi side.
Pakistan’s Current Focus – T20 World Cup Super Eight
Meanwhile, Pakistan are currently preparing for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Their first Super Eight clash is against New Zealand in Colombo on February 21.
The outcome of the World Cup campaign could influence squad selection and momentum heading into the Bangladesh ODI series.
