Pakistan opts to field as Ghazi Ghauri, Saad Masood make ODI debuts against Bangladesh

The third and final ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh is underway today, with Pakistan winning the toss and electing to field first.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi confirmed that the team will be without Shamil Hussain and Hussain Talat, who are sidelined due to injuries. “The conditions are looking good for bowling,” Afridi noted ahead of the start of play.

The match also marks ODI debuts for Ghazi Ghauri and Saad Masood, adding fresh energy to the lineup. So far, both Pakistan and Bangladesh have won one match each. Today’s combat will decide the winner for the ODI series.

Pakistan’s squad for today’s encounter includes Sahibzada Farhan, Moaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghauri, Muhammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Abdul Samad, Saad Masood, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed. Fans will be eager to see how the newcomers adapt to the international stage while Pakistan aims to wrap up the series on a high note.

The Bangladesh squad for today’s match features captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Saif Hassan, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman.