Maaz Sadaqat will make his ODI debut against Bangladesh on March 11, 2026, at the Shere-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. He is one of three players, including Sahibzada Farhan and Shamyl Hussain, who will also be making their first appearances in One Day Internationals.

The upcoming ODI series consists of three matches, marking a significant moment for the Pakistan cricket team as they look to rebuild following a disappointing T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Shaheen Afridi, the captain of the team, expressed optimism about the new players, stating, “There will be like three debuts, of course. Sahibzada is the top performer in T20s and also in List ‘A’ cricket for Pakistan. Maaz Sadaqat will open, and Shamyl Hussain will play at one down.”

Maaz Sadaqat is expected to bat at the third position, while Sahibzada Farhan is set to open the batting. Sadaqat has shown promise, having scored 258 runs in the Rising Stars Asia Cup with an impressive average of 129. Sahibzada Farhan, who scored 383 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 with an average of 76.60 and a strike rate of 160.25, is anticipated to make a strong impact as well.

Shamyl Hussain, another debutant, has made his mark in domestic cricket, scoring 899 runs in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at an average of 64.21. He has also accumulated 452 runs in List A cricket, showcasing his readiness for the international stage.

Babar Azam, a key player for Pakistan, has been excluded from the squad for this series, paving the way for the new talents to shine. Afridi emphasized the importance of these young players, saying, “We are excited to see them play for Pakistan, not just for one series but with the future in mind.”

As the team prepares for the series, observers are keen to see how these debutants perform under pressure. Afridi hopes they will “play their natural game and showcase their skills,” which could set the tone for their future in international cricket.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final squad adjustments and strategies as the match date approaches. However, the anticipation surrounding Maaz Sadaqat and his fellow debutants continues to grow as they step onto the international stage for the first time.

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