Pakistan led by Misbah-ul-Haq will be the overwhelming favourites to win the three-match one-day series against Bangladesh. The first match of the series will be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur today. This day/night match will start at 12.30 hours (PST). It will be the 27th international match between the two teams and ninth in Bangladesh. Pakistan have a good record against Bangladesh in one day internationals. They have won 25 and lost just one in 26 matches played against Bangladesh.
They have perfect record against Bangladesh in Bangladesh. Pakistan have won the all eight matches played against Bangladesh in Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s only victory against Pakistan came in the 1999 World Cup when they beat Pakistan by 62 runs at County Ground, Northampton on May 31, 1999. Pakistan have also won all 16 day/night matches played against Bangladesh. Pakistan recorded a 139-run win over Bangladesh when two teams met last time in a limited overs international at Dambulla on June 21,2010. Pakistan after winning the toss, made 385 for seven in 50 overs. Bangladesh scored 246 for five in 50 overs to loss the match.
Highest innings totals: Pakistan made 385 for seven in 50 overs at Dambulla on June 21, 2010 which is their highest total against Bangladesh. Bangladesh made their highest total against Pakistan at Lahore on April 13, 2008 by scoring 285 for seven in 50 overs.
Lowest innings totals: Bangladesh were bowled out for just 87 runs in 34.2 overs at Dhaka on June 2, 2000 which is their lowest total against Pakistan. Pakistan’s lowest against Bangladesh is 161 in 44.3 overs at Northampton on May 31, 1999.
Highest individual scores: Salman Butt’s 136 at Karachi on April 19, 2008 is the highest individual score for Pakistan. Shakib Al Hasan’s 108 at Multan on April 16, 2008 is the highest individual score for Bangladesh.
Best bowling performances: The record of best bowling performance on either side is held by Abdur Razzaq. Razzaq took six wickets for 35 runs at Dhaka on January 25, 2002. Tapash Baysia’s four for 56 at Lahore on September 15, 2003 is the best bowling performance for Bangladesh.
Biggest margins of victory: Pakistan’s 233 run victory at Dhaka on June 2, 2000 and 10 wickets victory at Karachi on July 4, 2008 are their biggest victories against Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s only victory, 62 runs, against Pakistan came at Northampton on May 31, 1999.
Narrowest margins of victory: Pakistan’s 23-run victory at Lahore on April 12, 2008 is their smallest against Bangladesh in instant cricket.
