Pakistan Suffers Batting Collapse in First ODI Against Bangladesh
Following a disappointing campaign in the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan endured a terrible outing with the bat in the first One Day International against Bangladesh. After Bangladesh chose to field first at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday, Pakistan was bowled out for just 114 runs in 30.4 overs, highlighting a dramatic batting failure.
Steady Start Followed by Rapid Collapse
The innings began on a steady note with openers Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat adding 41 runs for the first wicket. However, the momentum quickly faded once the breakthrough came, leading to a dramatic collapse. Pakistan's middle order fell cheaply, struggling to build partnerships on a challenging pitch that offered assistance to the bowlers.
Opener Farhan top-scored early with 27 runs, while Sadaqat made 18, but wickets fell regularly after the first dismissal at 41-1. Batters like Shamyl Hussain (4), Mohammad Rizwan (10), Salman Agha (5), and Hussain Talat (4) failed to convert their starts, leaving Pakistan in deep trouble. The situation worsened when Abdul Samad was dismissed for a duck, and skipper Shaheen Afridi could only add 4 before departing. By the 24th over, Pakistan had slumped to 82-9, underscoring the extent of their collapse.
Bangladesh Bowlers Dominate the Innings
Bangladesh's bowlers dominated the innings, led by Nahid Rana, who produced a superb spell to claim five wickets for 24 runs. His performance dismantled Pakistan's top and middle order effectively. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz also played a key role, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs, while Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed chipped in with one wicket each, showcasing a well-rounded bowling attack.
Late Resistance Falls Short
Amid the collapse, Faheem Ashraf tried to rescue the innings with a fighting 37 off 47 balls, hitting six fours and a six. He shared a small partnership with Abrar Ahmed, who remained unbeaten on 0. However, this resistance came too late as Pakistan were eventually dismissed for 114, leaving Bangladesh with a modest target to chase in the match.
This performance adds to Pakistan's woes after their T20 World Cup campaign, raising questions about their batting consistency and ability to handle pressure in international cricket. The match sets the stage for Bangladesh to capitalize on this advantage in the ongoing series.
