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The second ODI of the Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026 will see Bangladesh National Cricket Team take on the Pakistan National Cricket Team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh enter the match with confidence after a dominant win in the first ODI. The hosts comfortably chased a small target and now lead the three-match series 1-0. Pakistan, on the other hand, will look to bounce back quickly and keep the series alive.
With spin-friendly conditions and home advantage, Bangladesh will once again aim to control the game in front of their home crowd.
BAN vs PAK 2nd ODI Match Prediction Details
| Match | Bangladesh vs Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Series | Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026 |
| Match | 2nd ODI |
| Date | 13 March 2026 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
The first ODI was completely dominated by Bangladesh. Pakistan batted first but struggled against Bangladesh’s bowling attack and were bowled out for 114 runs.
Fast bowler Nahid Rana produced a sensational spell, finishing with 5 wickets for 24 runs, which was the best performance of the match.
Bangladesh chased the target comfortably in just 15.1 overs. Opener Tanzid Hasan played an attacking knock of 67 runs off 42 balls, while Najmul Hossain Shanto added useful runs to help the team secure an easy victory.
Pitch Report – Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka
The pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium usually supports spin bowlers. Batters often find it difficult to score freely once the ball gets older.
| Pitch Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Spin friendly |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 223–224 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 189 |
| Pace vs Spin | Spin dominates (around 67% wickets) |
| Weather | Mostly cloudy, 27°C |
| Toss Strategy | Teams prefer chasing |
Spinners could once again play a key role in deciding the match.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | W, W, L, W, L |
| Pakistan | L, W, W, W, W |
Bangladesh have been strong at home, while Pakistan will be eager to return to winning ways.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 5 |
| Pakistan | 5 |
The rivalry has been evenly matched in recent meetings.
Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Tanzid Hasan, Nahid Rana |
| Pakistan | Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi |
These players could have a major impact on the result of the second ODI.
BAN vs PAK Match Prediction
Bangladesh appear stronger in home conditions and their bowlers looked very effective in the first match.
| Scenario | Expected Score | Likely Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh bat first | 240–260 | Bangladesh |
| Pakistan bat first | 220–240 | Bangladesh slight edge |
| Chase scenario | Around 230 | Bangladesh advantage |
Final Prediction: Bangladesh are favourites to win the second ODI and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
