The rivalry between the Pakistan National Cricket Team and the Bangladesh National Cricket Team has evolved significantly over the years, transforming from a one sided contest into a competitive and engaging battle across formats, where Pakistan is known for its rich cricketing legacy, strong bowling attack, and unpredictable brilliance while Bangladesh has steadily improved with consistent performances, especially in home conditions, and the standings between these two teams reflect Pakistan’s historical dominance but also highlight Bangladesh’s growing ability to challenge and secure important victories.
Latest Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
Pakistan Score
Bangladesh Score
Result
Series
Bilateral ODI
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
Mar 15, 2026
279 (50 overs)
290/5 (50 overs)
Bangladesh won by 11 runs
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025/26
Bilateral ODI
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
Mar 13, 2026
274 (47.3 overs)
114 (23.3 overs)
Pakistan won by 128 runs (DLS)
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025/26
Bilateral ODI
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
Mar 11, 2026
114 (30.4 overs)
115/2 (15.1 overs)
Bangladesh won by 8 wickets
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025/26
Bilateral T20I
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
Jul 24, 2025
178/7 (20 overs)
104 (16.4 overs)
Pakistan won by 74 runs
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025
Bilateral T20I
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
Jul 22, 2025
125 (19.2 overs)
133 (20 overs)
Bangladesh won by 8 runs
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025
Bilateral T20I
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
Jul 20, 2025
110 (20 overs)
112/3 (15.3 overs)
Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2025
Bilateral T20I
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Jun 1, 2025
197/3 (17.2 overs)
196/6 (20 overs)
Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Bangladesh in Pakistan 2025
Current Squad Comparison
Role
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Captain
Salman Ali Agha (T20 focus)
Litton Das
Wicketkeeper
Mohammad Rizwan / Sahibzada Farhan / Khawaja Nafay
Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf (if fit)
Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Top Players Comparison
Player
Team
Role
Recent Impact (Last Series)
Strength Highlight
Tanzid Hasan
BAN
Opener
POTM in 3rd ODI (key runs in chase)
Explosive starts
Nahid Rana
BAN
Pace Bowler
5/24 in 1st ODI – match-winning spell
Deadly new-ball swing
Maaz Sadaqat
PAK
All-Rounder
POTM in 2nd ODI (all-round show)
Handy bat + medium pace
Mustafizur Rahman
BAN
Pace Bowler
Consistent death bowling
Cutter variations
Shaheen Shah Afridi
PAK
Pace Bowler
Leading wicket-taker in T20 clashes
Swing & pace
Litton Das
BAN
WK-Batter
Solid middle-order anchor
Quick scoring
Babar Azam
PAK
Batter
Consistent class (even if rested in some)
Technique & timing
Rishad Hossain
BAN
Spinner
Middle-overs breakthroughs
Googly & flight
Playing XI Comparison
Position
Pakistan Playing XI
Bangladesh Playing XI
1
Sahibzada Farhan
Saif Hassan / Tanzid Hasan
2
Maaz Sadaqat / Shamyl Hussain
Tanzid Hasan / Soumya Sarkar
3
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
Najmul Hossain Shanto
4
Salman Ali Agha
Tawhid Hridoy
5
Hussain Talat / Abdul Samad
Litton Das (wk)
6
Faheem Ashraf
Afif Hossain
7
Shadab Khan / Mohammad Nawaz
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c)
8
Abrar Ahmed
Rishad Hossain
9
Shaheen Shah Afridi (c in some)
Taskin Ahmed
10
Haris Rauf / Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Mustafizur Rahman
11
Naseem Shah / Faisal Akram
Nahid Rana / Shoriful Islam
Head to Head Standings Overview
The head to head standings between Pakistan and Bangladesh show Pakistan holding a clear advantage in overall matches due to consistent performances across decades and dominance in both Tests and limited overs formats, while Bangladesh has managed to secure key wins in recent years, particularly in home series, making the rivalry more competitive and adding balance to the standings.
Format
Matches Played
Pakistan Wins
Bangladesh Wins
Draw No Result
Tests
15 plus
Dominant
Few
Some
ODIs
40 plus
Strong lead
Competitive
Few
T20Is
20 plus
Slight lead
Close
Few
Overall
80 plus
Dominant
Improving
Limited
Recent
Last 10
Slight edge
Competitive
Few
ICC Rankings and Current Position
The International Cricket Council rankings consistently place Pakistan among the top teams in world cricket due to its strong performances and experienced squad while Bangladesh usually ranks in the mid tier but continues to improve steadily, making their standings comparison a reflection of experience versus growth and development.
Format
Pakistan Rank
Bangladesh Rank
Pakistan Strength
Bangladesh Strength
Trend
Tests
Top tier
Mid tier
Pace attack
Experience
Stable
ODIs
Top tier
Mid tier
Bowling strength
Home performance
Rising
T20Is
Top tier
Competitive
Unpredictability
Batting depth
Strong
Overall
Elite
Developing
Talent
Consistency
Positive
Trend
Competitive
Improving
Strategy
Growth
Upward
Recent Series Results and Trends
Recent series between Pakistan and Bangladesh have had a strong impact on their standings, with Pakistan often winning bilateral series through balanced performances while Bangladesh has shown resilience and secured important victories, especially in home conditions, demonstrating that the rivalry is becoming more competitive and less predictable.
Year
Series Type
Winner
Margin
Key Highlight
2023
ODI Series
Pakistan
2 1
Close games
2022
T20 Series
Pakistan
3 0
Strong bowling
2021
ODI Series
Bangladesh
2 1
Home success
2020
Test Series
Pakistan
2 0
Dominant
2019
T20 Series
Pakistan
2 0
Clinical
Key Players Influencing Standings
Player performances play a crucial role in shaping standings between Pakistan and Bangladesh, with Pakistan relying on world class bowlers and top order batters while Bangladesh depends on experienced all rounders and consistent performers, making individual contributions key to match outcomes.
Team
Batsman
Bowler
All Rounder
X Factor Player
Pakistan
Babar Azam
Shaheen Afridi
Shadab Khan
Mohammad Rizwan
Bangladesh
Shakib Al Hasan
Mustafizur Rahman
Mehidy Hasan
Litton Das
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman
Haris Rauf
Imad Wasim
Iftikhar Ahmed
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal
Taskin Ahmed
Mahmudullah
Najmul Hossain
Combined
Match winners
Strike bowlers
Game changers
Impact players
Performance in ICC Tournaments
ICC tournaments have played a major role in shaping standings where Pakistan has achieved significant success including World Cup victories while Bangladesh has consistently participated and delivered competitive performances, making their encounters in global events important for rankings and reputation.
Tournament
Pakistan Record
Bangladesh Record
Best Pakistan Result
Best Bangladesh Result
ODI World Cup
Champion
Competitive
Winner
Quarterfinal
T20 World Cup
Champion
Competitive
Winner
Super stage
Champions Trophy
Winner
Participant
Champion
Group stage
Test Championship
Competitive
Developing
Strong runs
Limited
Overall ICC
Elite
Developing
Historic success
Improving
Home and Away Standings Analysis
Home and away conditions significantly influence standings between Pakistan and Bangladesh with Pakistan performing strongly in both home and neutral conditions while Bangladesh has a clear advantage in home conditions due to spin friendly pitches and crowd support, making venue an important factor in determining match outcomes.
Venue Type
Pakistan Wins
Bangladesh Wins
Advantage Team
Key Condition
Impact Level
Pakistan
High
Low
Pakistan
Balanced
High
Bangladesh
Moderate
High
Bangladesh
Spin
High
Neutral
Strong
Competitive
Pakistan
Mixed
Medium
Asia
Competitive
Strong
Balanced
Spin friendly
High
Overall
High
Moderate
Pakistan
Adaptability
High
Future Outlook of Standings
The future standings between Pakistan and Bangladesh are expected to become more competitive as Bangladesh continues to develop its squad and improve consistency while Pakistan aims to maintain its strong position with experienced players and match winning performances, ensuring that the rivalry remains exciting and influential in international cricket.
Factor
Pakistan Advantage
Bangladesh Advantage
Overall Impact
Future Trend
Competition Level
Experience
High
Moderate
Strong
Stable
High
Squad Depth
Strong
Improving
Key
Rising
High
Bowling Strength
Very strong
Balanced
Decisive
Stable
High
Batting Depth
Strong
Improving
Important
Growing
High
Growth Potential
Consistent
High
Long term
Increasing
High
Conclusion
The standings between Pakistan and Bangladesh highlight a rivalry where Pakistan holds a strong historical advantage but Bangladesh continues to close the gap with improved performances and growing confidence, ensuring that future matches remain competitive and significant in shaping international cricket standings while reflecting the evolving nature of modern cricket.