Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain and Abdul Samad make their ODI debuts for Pakistan in Mirpur

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Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the opening ODI at Mirpur, opting to take advantage of the conditions with a pace-heavy attack.

The hosts named a three-pronged seam unit featuring Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana, who comes into the side to strengthen the fast-bowling department. Bangladesh also made a change in their batting order, bringing in Tanzid Hasan in place of Soumya Sarkar at the top. Litton Das and Afif Hossain have been positioned in the middle order to add stability and finishing ability.

Pakistan, meanwhile, made headlines by handing ODI debuts to four players – Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain and Abdul Samad. It marks only the second instance since 1980 that Pakistan have fielded four debutants in an ODI match, signalling a clear push toward fresh talent and squad rebuilding.

The visitors will be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, while Mohammad Rizwan takes the wicketkeeping duties. Pakistan have gone with Abrar Ahmed as their sole specialist spinner, supported by an all-round pace attack including Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Wasim.

With both teams making notable selection decisions, the opening ODI promises an intriguing contest as Bangladesh aim to exploit home conditions and Pakistan’s young lineup looks to make an immediate impact.

Playing XIs

Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (capt), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (capt), Mohammad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed