Hasan's 107-Knock Powers Win

One cricket match remains in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI tour.

With the two squads locked in a stalemate, the third ODI will be the rubber match, the winner-take-all clash for this brief ODI tour. Pakistan was embarrassed in the opening match but then stormed back in the second, knocking off 274 runs. They impressively defeated their opponent by a significant 128 runs due to the DLS method.

Here are predictions for the final match, along with potential starting XIs for both squads and an explanation of what the DLS method actually is.

The third and final ODI match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in this tour will take place on March 15th, 2026. It will air at 1:45 PM IST, 1:15 PM PKT, and 2:15 AM MST.

Final Score Update: Bangladesh wins: 290/5 to 279.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI: Match Predictions

CricToday has made a big prediction regarding the final match of this Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI tour.

“The series decider between Bangladesh and Pakistan promises to be a thrilling contest with both teams tied 1-1,” writes the outlet. “Bangladesh will rely on their captain and key bowlers to set the tone early. Pakistan will aim to strike back and claim the series victory.

Cricket World has made its own predictions about the match. They are predicting Bangladesh to win the toss and the final ODI match of this tour. Additionally, they predicted Tanzid Hasan to win the Player of the Match award.

Given the large margins of victory for both teams in their respective wins, it should be a much closer match this go around.

Google has the win probability nearly down the middle. It has Pakistan edging out a victory, 58 percent to 42 percent.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Starting XIs

These are the starting XIs for the third and final ODI match in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh series.

Pakistan Confirmed XI

Sahibzada Farhan

Maaz Sadaqat

Ghazi Ghori

Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper)

Salman Agha

Abdus Salam

Saad Masood

Faheem Ashraf

Shaheen Afridi (Captain)

Haris Rauf

Abrar Ahmed

Bangladesh Confirmed XI

Saif Hassan

Tanzid Hasan

Najmul Hossain Shanto

Litton Das (Wicketkeeper)

Towhid Hridoy

Rishad Hossain

Afif Hossain

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Captain)

Taskin Ahmed

Mustafizur Rahman

Nahid Rana

What is the DLS Method?

The last match between these two squads was decided by the Duckworth Lewis Stern (DLS) method. It was used to determine Bangladesh’s final score after play was stopped because of the weather.

The purpose of the DLS method is to determine a fair score for the chasing team.

There is a published chart that shows a breakdown, with the vertical axis displaying the overs. Additionally, the horizontal axis shows the wickets.

As an example, if there are 50 overs remaining and zero wickets taken, that team is awarded 100 runs. Additionally, if 25 overs remain and four wickets have been taken, that team is awarded 50 runs.

However, both Pakistani and Bangladeshi fans hope the DLS method won’t be necessary this time around.

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