Pakistan will look to bounce back after a heavy defeat in the first ODI as they face Bangladesh again in Dhaka for the second match of the series. The Men in Green will aim to reset and gain momentum ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Match details
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
Date: March 13, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 1:45 PM IST | 1:15 PM PST | 08:15 AM GMT
Team overviews
Bangladesh national cricket team enter the second ODI with confidence after defeating Pakistan by 8 wickets in the first match. The Bangla Tigers have now established momentum at home and will look to continue their dominance. Their combination of experienced top-order batters and effective spin bowlers gives them an advantage in the slower Dhaka wicket conditions.
Pakistan national cricket team need a strong response after their batting struggled in the first ODI. Pakistan’s inexperienced ODI batting line-up faces a stern test against Bangladesh’s home conditions and spin attack. The team management will be under pressure to make tactical adjustments to challenge Bangladesh and level the series.
Key players
Bangladesh will rely on Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto to anchor the innings, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead both with bat and ball. Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed remain key pace options to complement the spin attack.
Pakistan will look to Mohammad Rizwan for stability and Sahibzada Farhan for aggressive starts. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf will lead the pace attack, while Abrar Ahmed will play a crucial role on the spin-friendly wicket. Salman Ali Agha and Abdul Samad may need to step up to stabilize the innings.
Head-to-head record
Pakistan still leads the overall ODI record with 34 wins to Bangladesh’s 5 in 39 encounters. In ODI World Cups, Pakistan have won 2 of 3 matches against Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh’s recent form at home in Dhaka gives them a current edge in this series.
Pitch report
The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium track continues to favor spin. Scores above 300 remain rare, and the surface tends to slow down, assisting spin bowlers. Both teams are likely to use three or four spin options. Toss may not be decisive, but teams batting first often prefer posting a competitive total on a fresh pitch.
Temperatures are expected between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, and the afternoon should remain cloudy but rain interruptions are unlikely.
Probable playing XIs
Bangladesh Playing XI
Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Pakistan Playing XI
Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahmed
Probable match scenarios
Bangladesh will aim to continue their dominance using spin in the middle overs and disciplined batting. Pakistan must aim for early breakthroughs and avoid collapses. A total of 250–275 will likely be competitive. If Pakistan bats first, their approach must balance caution with aggressive hitting against Bangladesh spinners.
Live streaming and broadcast
India: FanCode app and website, no confirmed TV broadcast.
Pakistan: FanCode digital platform, no confirmed TV broadcast.
United Kingdom: No official broadcast partner announced.
Australia: No confirmed TV or streaming partner announced.
Global viewers: Digital streaming via FanCode where available.
Match prediction
Bangladesh remain favourites after their convincing first-innings victory, but Pakistan can challenge if they adjust their batting approach and use pace attacks effectively. The second ODI will test Pakistan’s ability to respond under pressure, and a competitive total in the first innings will be crucial for either side.
