Bangladesh Reach Beyond 250 In 45 Overs After Tanzid Hasan's 107 In 3rd ODI

Bangladesh reached a strong position in the third and decisive ODI against Pakistan, crossing 250 runs in the 45th over after opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim's impressive century of 107 before his dismissal, putting the hosts in command in the series decider at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on March 15, 2026.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and elected to field first in the high-stakes match, with the three-ODI series tied 1-1 following Bangladesh's dominant eight-wicket win in the opener and Pakistan's 128-run victory (DLS method) in the rain-affected second game. Bangladesh's batting lineup capitalized on the decision, building steady partnerships from the outset. Tanzid Hasan, in fine form, anchored the innings with a maiden ODI hundred off around 98-107 balls, featuring boundaries and powerful sixes that accelerated the scoring rate against a Pakistan attack including debutants and changes like Abrar Ahmed.

The breakthrough for Pakistan came when Tanzid fell for 107 (off 107 balls), caught by Shaheen Shah Afridi off Abrar Ahmed's bowling at 194/3 in the 36.2 over, ending a crucial stand. Prior partnerships included an opening 105-run alliance with Saif Hassan and a 53-run contribution alongside Najmul Hossain Shanto. Post-dismissal, Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy steadied the ship, pushing Bangladesh beyond 250 in the 45th over with a run rate hovering around 5.6-6.3, setting a competitive platform heading into the death overs.

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Bangladesh's innings showcased resilience and intent on a pitch offering some assistance to bowlers early on, but the hosts adapted well to post a challenging total. Tanzid's knock, marked by aggressive strokeplay including multiple sixes, highlighted his growing stature as a top-order batter and provided the momentum needed in a series finale where the winner claims the trophy. Pakistan's spinners and pacers, including Abrar and Shaheen, picked up wickets but struggled to contain the flow entirely.

As Bangladesh eye a strong finish with remaining overs and set batsmen at the crease, the focus shifts to their bowling unit to defend the total against Pakistan's lineup, featuring fresh faces and experience. The decider promises an intense battle, with Bangladesh aiming to leverage home advantage and recent form to seal the series.

The match continues under lights in Dhaka, where a victory for either side would mark a significant achievement in this bilateral contest following mixed results in the earlier games.

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