2nd ODI: Visitors Pakistan aim to bounce back against Bangladesh
What's the story
The second ODI of the three-match series between Bangladesh and Pakistan is scheduled for Friday, 13 March 2026 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The first match saw Bangladesh dominate, with Nahid Rana taking 5 wickets and Tanzid Hasan scoring a blistering 67 off just 42 balls. This was Pakistan's lowest-ever total against Bangladesh in ODIs, leaving them with a lot to prove in the upcoming match.
Performance review
Pakistan may promote Faheem Ashraf up the order
Pakistan's batting lineup, which featured four debutants in the first ODI, came under fire after their dismal performance. Faheem Ashraf was the only player to put up a fight with a knock of 37 runs from No. 8. The team may consider promoting Ashraf up the order for better stability and run-scoring potential in this match.
Team dynamics
Bangladesh will look to continue their momentum
Bangladesh will be eager to continue their winning streak in the second ODI. Their captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who had been criticized for his lack of performance in ODIs, made a timely contribution by taking three wickets in the first match. Rana's five-wicket haul was also Bangladesh's best against Pakistan in ODIs, helping him double his tally from five to 10 wickets.
Strategy shift
Will Haris Rauf return to the playing XI?
Pakistan's bowling attack, which featured Mohammad Wasim Jr. in the first ODI, could see a change with Haris Rauf coming into the side. The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium has been helpful for fast bowlers and if it stays the same on Friday, Pakistan's pacers will look to make full use of it. However, rain is also predicted for Friday.
Probable XIs
A look at the likely XIs
BAN probable XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman. PAK probable XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Wasim/Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Information
Here's the H2H record
The two teams have met 40 times in ODIs. Pakistan have claimed 34 victories compared to Bangladesh's six. As per ESPNcricinfo, on Bangladesh soil, the home team has won 4 games and lost 14 from 18 meetings.