Pakistan vs Bangladesh: First ODI of Three-Match Series Begins Today in Dhaka

**Dhaka** — The first match of the three-match **ODI series** between **Pakistan** and **Bangladesh** will be played today in Dhaka. According to Pakistan Standard Time, the match will start at 1:15 PM.

Three Pakistani players—**Sahibzada Farhan**, **Moiz Siddiqat**, and **Shamil Hussain**—will make their One Day International debuts in this match. Sahibzada Farhan has previously been the top scorer in the T20 World Cup.

The second and third matches of the series are scheduled for 13 and 15 March, respectively. All matches will be played at the famous **Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium**.

Pakistan head coach **Mike Hesson** expressed full confidence in the new team, noting that the young players earned their spots through strong performances in **Pakistan Shaheens** and domestic cricket. He added that these players are expected to perform well at the international level.

Hesson emphasized that playing in Bangladesh is not always easy, and the team must quickly adapt to local pitches and conditions to challenge the home side effectively.

The 15-member Pakistan squad for the Bangladesh tour is led by **Shaheen Shah Afridi**. The team includes **Abdul Samad**, **Abrar Ahmed**, **Fahim Ashraf**, **Faisal Akram**, **Haris Rauf**, **Hussain Talat**, and **Moiz Siddiqat**, along with **Mohammad Rizwan**, **Mohammad Wasim Jr.**, **Mohammad Ghazi Ghori**, **Saad Masood**, **Sahibzada Farhan**, **Salman Ali Agha**, and **Shamil Hussain**.