2nd ODI: Can Pakistan bounce back against Bangladesh in Mirpur?
What's the story
The second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan is scheduled for Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, the venue for the series opener. After losing the first match by a whopping eight wickets, Pakistan will be looking to redeem themselves and keep their hopes alive in the three-match series. Meanwhile, Bangladesh aim to win their second successive series against Pakistan.
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Pitch report and conditions
Unlike the previous speculations, the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium pitch was favorable for pacers in the series opener. The weather forecast for Friday predicts rain, which could affect the match. However, it is worth noting that the rain did not interrupt the first ODI on Wednesday. The match is set to begin at 1:45pm IST.
Match recap
How the opener panned out
In the first ODI, Bangladesh's Nahid Rana wreaked havoc on Pakistan's batting lineup, taking five wickets for just 24 runs. His career-best performance helped Bangladesh bowl out Pakistan for a mere 114 runs in 30.4 overs. Tanzid Hasan Tamim then led Bangladesh to an easy victory with a blistering and unbeaten knock of 67 off 42 balls.
Pakistan
Pakistan may include Haris RaufÂ
Pakistan's batting lineup, which featured four debutants - Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, and Abdul Samad. All four batters struggled against the Bangladesh bowlers. Will the visitors bring in Haris Rauf, considering the pace-friendly nature of the Mirpur wicket? Probable XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (captain), Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh to stick with same combination
Bangladesh are likely to stick with the same winning combination that defeated Pakistan in the first ODI. Probable XI: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wicket-keeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, and Nahid Rana.
Record
A look at head-to-head record
According to ESPNcricinfo, the two sides have clashed in 40 ODIs, with Pakistan winning 34 of them. Bangladesh own six victories in this battle, including a 3-0 series win at home in 2015. This was also the last bilateral ODI series involving the two teams. Before this series, Pakistan won the last three ODIs between the two sides (World Cup 2023, Asia Cup 2023, and ODI World Cup 2019).
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Contrasting numbers for Pakistan, Bangladesh
The opener saw Pakistan perish for 114, their lowest total against Bangladesh in ODIs, surpassing 161 in 1999. On the other hand, Bangladesh claimed their first ODI win against Pakistan in over seven years.