Pakistan vs Bangladesh — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • Pakistan won the match by 94 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, Pakistan took on Bangladesh on Mar 29, 2026, 08:05 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 94 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 536 runs and 19 wickets fall between Pakistan (315/9 in 50.0 overs) and Bangladesh (221/10 in 44.1 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (315/9)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 315/9 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 22 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Saim Ayub spearheaded the batting effort with 100 runs off 101 balls (including 8 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 99.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Babar Azam, who contributed 96 runs off 96 deliveries, while Mohammad Nawaz added 42 (23b). The bowling side conceded 16 extra runs (wides: 12, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Shoriful Islam led the bowling figures with 5/75 in 10.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Taskin Ahmed (3/77 in 9.0 overs).
3. Bangladesh Chase & Second Innings Summary (221/10)
Pursuing a target of 316 runs for victory, Bangladesh recorded 221/10 in 44.1 overs at a scoring rate of 5.00 runs per over. Najmul Hossain Shanto anchored the chase for Bangladesh with 64 runs from 77 balls (6 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 83.1), alongside Towhid Hridoy who chipped in with 32 off 40 balls. Defending the total, Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a key spell of 6/35 across 9.1 overs at an economy rate of 3.82, while Abrar Ahmed finished with 2/59 (9.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Babar Azam and Saim Ayub (Pakistan), who combined for 150 runs off 148 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Muhammad Rizwan making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 286.0 total points, followed closely by Shoriful Islam (256.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shaheen Shah Afridi .