Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI: Hosts Eye Series Win After Crushing Victory
The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Bangladesh moves to its second encounter on Friday March 13 2026 with the hosts holding a commanding 1-0 lead. After an embarrassing eight-wicket defeat in the series opener, Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI becomes a must-win contest for Shaheen Afridi’s men if they hope to keep the series alive .
Pakistan vs Bangladesh : Match Details
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, the same venue that hosted the first match. Here are the full details:
Match Detail Information
- Fixture Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI
- Date Friday, March 13, 2026
- Time 1:15 PM Pakistan Time 2:15 PM Local Time
- Venue Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
- Series Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 2026
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First ODI Recap: A Nightmare for Pakistan
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh series could not have started worse for the visitors. In the first ODI on March 11, Bangladesh produced a dominant performance, bowling Pakistan out for just 114 runs—their lowest total batting first against Bangladesh in ODI history .
Young pacer Nahid Rana was the destroyer-in-chief, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul with sensational figures of 5 for 24 . The 23-year-old tore through Pakistan’s batting lineup with pace and bounce, something the visitors had struggled against when they faced him earlier as well . Rana struck in each of his first five overs, dismantling a Pakistan top order that featured four debutant batters—Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, and Abdul Samad .
Even experienced campaigners Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha fell to Rana’s perfect execution . Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz then claimed three crucial wickets, while Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman took one each as Pakistan were bowled out in the 31st over .
Chasing a meager 115, Bangladesh made light work of the target. Opener Tanzid Hasan smashed an unbeaten 67 off just 42 balls, laced with seven fours and five sixes, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 27 . The pair stitched together an impressive 82-run stand for the second wicket as Bangladesh reached the target in only 15.1 overs with eight wickets in hand . The match also became the shortest ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan in terms of total overs bowled .
Form Guide
Looking at recent performances, Bangladesh enters the Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI with momentum:
- Bangladesh: WWLWL (last five matches, most recent first)
- Pakistan: LWWWW
Dhaka Weather Forecast for March 13
Weather could play a role in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI. Weather reports for Dhaka on March 13 suggest a 55% to 67% probability of rain during the afternoon . Conditions in the morning are expected to remain partly cloudy, but the chances of showers are predicted to rise close to the scheduled 2:15 p.m. local start of the match .
However, like in the first ODI, it remained clear for the short duration of the game on Wednesday, offering hope that the weather may hold .
Pitch Report
Fast bowlers dominated the opening match on a lively surface at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Bangladesh asked Pakistan to bat first in the series opener, and their fast bowlers feasted on a bouncy pitch . If the surface behaves similarly on Friday, Pakistan’s pace attack could play a crucial role in helping the visitors level the series .
Full Squads
Here are the full squads for both teams for the Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI:
Bangladesh Squad: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das(w), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Saif Hassan, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana
Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faisal Akram, Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Shamyl Hussain
Probable Playing XIs for 2nd ODI
Bangladesh are expected to retain the same lineup after their dominant performance in the first ODI . Pakistan may consider strengthening their pace attack by bringing in Haris Rauf in place of Mohammad Wasim, who conceded 24 runs in 3.1 overs in the opening match .
Bangladesh Probable Playing XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (capt), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman
Pakistan Probable Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (capt), Mohammad Wasim/Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Key Players to Watch
Tanzid Hasan (Bangladesh) : The opener was in great form in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, and he carried that momentum into the ODI series. Tanzid struck the ball sweetly against the seamers in the first match, slamming the spinners down the ground several times . He will hope for another good day in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI.
Faheem Ashraf (Pakistan) : Amid Pakistan’s disastrous batting on Wednesday, their top-scorer was Faheem Ashraf with 37 runs from No. 8 . He already has good memories of Dhaka from last July when he nearly single-handedly took Pakistan to victory in a T20I with 51 off 32 balls at the same venue . With Pakistan’s batting lacking experience, there’s a case for them to promote Faheem in the order.
Nahid Rana (Bangladesh) : The young pacer’s 5 for 24 is Bangladesh’s best against Pakistan in ODIs. With that haul, he also doubled his ODI tally from five to ten wickets . Pakistan’s batters will need a better plan against his pace and bounce.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh) : The captain has been under fire for his lack of performance in ODIs, but his three wickets in the first match was a timely contribution . His off-spin will be crucial in the middle overs.
Series Context
Bangladesh now have a chance to win back-to-back ODI series against Pakistan after having swept them 3-0 the last time they played one—way back in 2015 . A win in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI would secure the series for the hosts with one match to spare.
For Pakistan, this series marks the beginning of their rebuild toward the 2027 ODI World Cup. They had a forgettable start in their journey, fielding four debutant batters in the first match, but will hope their new names and the experienced ones like Rizwan, Agha, and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi can help them pull one back .
Stats and Trivia
- Nahid Rana’s 5 for 24 is Bangladesh’s best bowling figures against Pakistan in ODIs
- Pakistan’s 114 is their lowest all-out total against Bangladesh, eclipsing the previous mark of 161 during a 62-run loss at the 1999 World Cup
- Pakistan introduced four debutants in their ODI lineup in the first match, the most in a single match since 2008
Analysis by Best Pak Mag:
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI presents a fascinating psychological battle. After the humiliating eight-wicket defeat in the opener—where Pakistan recorded their lowest-ever total against Bangladesh—Shaheen Afridi’s men face a true test of character. The decision to field four debutant batters was always a gamble in the rebuild toward 2027, but few expected such a complete collapse. Nahid Rana’s hostile spell exposed technical deficiencies against genuine pace and bounce, raising questions about Pakistan’s domestic cricket structure. For Bangladesh, the victory was comprehensive in every department—batting, bowling, and fielding. Tanzid Hasan’s explosive fifty demonstrated the depth in their batting lineup, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s three wickets answered his critics. The likely inclusion of Haris Rauf for Pakistan suggests they may try to fight fire with fire, matching Bangladesh’s pace threat. However, the batting remains the primary concern. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha must anchor the innings, while Faheem Ashraf’s promotion could provide much-needed stability. With rain forecast, Pakistan will hope for interruptions that might favor their must-win situation. Ultimately, this match will reveal whether Pakistan’s first ODI disaster was an aberration or a symptom of deeper issues in their white-ball structure.
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