Bangladesh will face Pakistan in the second ODI match to be held on 13th at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.th March 1:45 pm IST.
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BAN vs PAK Match Preview:
The three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Pakistan has reached the decisive phase with the second match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. This important match is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM IST. After a one-sided opening game, the hosts have a golden opportunity to pull off a historic series win on home soil while the visitors face a must-win situation to keep the series alive.
After bowling out Pakistan for just 114 runs in the opening match of the series, Bangladesh is coming into this match with tremendous momentum. They currently lead the three-match series 1-0, largely thanks to a career-best performance from fast bowler Nahid Rana, who claimed his maiden five-wicket haul with figures of 5/24. Apart from this, the top order looks settled after Tanzeed Hasan’s explosive innings of 67 not out, which achieved the target in just 15.1 overs. Additionally, captain Mehdi Hasan Miraz has continued to lead by example, taking three wickets to dismantle the Pakistani middle order.
However, Pakistan are heading into this match under immense pressure after a disappointing defeat in their previous match. Their revised batting lineup struggled to cope with the early pace, with only Faheem Ashraf showing resistance through a struggling inning of 37 runs. The team is largely dependent on captain Shaheen Shah Afridi to provide initial success with the new ball, who is also supported by the mystery spin of Abrar Ahmed. Furthermore, the coaching staff will be hoping for better performances from experienced campaigners like Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Aga to provide stability to the innings.
Therefore, in this match on Friday afternoon, both the teams will fight with all their might to achieve their respective targets. Bangladesh aim to use their excellent bowling form to wrap up the series with one game remaining and continue their lead in the ODI rankings. Furthermore, Pakistan intend to take advantage of their raw talent and bounce back with a disciplined batting performance to force a series decider.
BAN vs PAK head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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bangladesh |
6 |
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Pakistan |
34 |
BAN vs PAK Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
37°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
spinners |
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Average score of first innings |
234 |
Records of chasing teams:
BAN vs PAK Playing 11 (Expected):
Bangladesh playing 11:
1) Saif Hassan
2) Tanzeed Hasan
3) Nazmul Hussain Shanto
4) Tauheed Hridayoy
5) Liton Das (Wicketkeeper)
6) Mahmudullah
7) Mehdi Hasan Miraz ©
8) Rishad Hussain
9) Taskin Ahmed
10) Mustafizur Rahman
11) Nahid Rana
pakistan playing 11: :
1) Sahibzada Farhan
2) Maaz Sadaqat
3) Shameel Hussain
4) Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper)
5) Salman Ali Aga
6) Hussain Talat
7) Abdul Samad
8) Faheem Ashraf
9) Shaheen Shah Afridi ©
10) Haris Rauf
11) Abrar Ahmed
Hot Picks for BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Tanjid Hasan – Bangladesh’s promising left-handed opening batsman produced a confident performance with an unbeaten 67 in his most recent ODI against Pakistan, providing a strong start at the top of the order. |
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Mehdi Hasan Miraz – Bangladesh’s skilled right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler produced an impressive bowling performance in the last game, taking 3 wickets, highlighting his effectiveness as a key all-round contributor. |
Raises up:
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Nahid Rana – Bangladesh’s right-arm fast bowler had a brilliant bowling performance in the last match, taking 5 wickets and showcasing his ability to deliver decisive runs with his pace. |
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Faheem Ashraf – Pakistan’s versatile left-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer made valuable contributions in the last match by scoring 37 runs, cementing his role as a reliable all-round option for the team. |
Budget Selection:
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Salman Aga – Pakistan’s reliable right-handed middle-order batsman who also bowls right-arm off-spin, providing valuable balance with his composed batting and useful bowling contributions. |
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Mohammad Sadaqat – Pakistan’s talented left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner adds valuable balance to the team, contributing to steady batting while providing effective spin options. |
BAN vs PAK Pakistan Bangladesh Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Mehdi Hasan Miraj and Tanjeed Hasan |
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vice captain |
Faheem Ashraf and Nahid Rana |
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Liton Das, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batsmen- Nazmul Hussain Shanto, Sahibzada Farhan, Tanjeed Hasan
- All-rounders – Faheem Ashraf (Vice Captain), Mehdi Hasan Miraj ©
- Bowlers- Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Nahid Rana
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Liton Das
- Batsmen – Nazmul Hussain Shanto, Salman Ali Aga, Sahibzada Farhan, Tanjeed Hasan ©
- Allrounder- Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Sadakat, Mehdi Hasan Miraj
- Bowlers- Taskin Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Nahid Rana (Vice Captain)
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd ODI Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Soumya Sarkar |
8.0 credit |
No |
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Abdul Samad |
7.5 credits |
No |
BAN vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd ODI Pakistan Bangladesh Tour 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
mehdi hassan meraz |
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gl captaincy option |
tanzeed hassan |
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choice of punt |
Salman Aga and Mohammad Sadaqat |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-2-4 |
BAN vs PAK Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the form displayed in the last match, Bangladesh will have the upper hand to win this match.
