Bangladesh will face Pakistan in the second match of the ongoing three-match ODI series in Dhaka.
This article covers BAN vs PAK match prediction, including toss analysis, pitch report, head-to-head records, predicted scores, probable XIs and win chances.
BAN vs PAK Match Prediction: Who will win 2nd ODI?
Match Details:
match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Match 2, ODI Series
date: 13 March 2026
Time: 1:45 PM IST
venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
live streaming: Fancode (OTT & Mobile)
live broadcast: N/A
BAN vs PAK Match Prediction: Head-to-Head Record
Bangladesh and Pakistan have faced each other 40 times in the ODI format, with the Men in Green having the upper hand, winning 34 games and the Bangla Tigers winning six games. In the ODI World Cup, Pakistan has won 2 matches and Bangladesh has won only one match.
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Pitch report and conditions of Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
The pitch of the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium is expected to be a tricky one. The surface is usually dry and slow, which means spin bowlers can be very dangerous as the match progresses.
In the first ODI, the fast bowlers got help from the new ball and Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana used those conditions very well and took five wickets. But the Mirpur pitch is known to slow down rapidly, allowing spinners to be brought into play in the middle overs.
Spin bowlers have worked their magic in recent matches on this ground. The average first innings score at this venue is around 228 runs, and a score above 250 is generally seen as a strong and match-winning total on this slow surface.
BAN vs PAK weather report
Weather may play a big role in the second ODI in Dhaka on March 13. The forecast calls for a 65% chance of rain, with heavy thunderstorms possible during the day, which could disrupt the match.
The temperature is expected to reach around 32 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to around 23 degrees Celsius at night. However, the weather may improve with partly cloudy skies and chances of rain may reduce to about 15% by evening.
Toss Effect:
Toss can play an important role in the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The pitch at Mirpur is slow and favors spin bowlers and dew in the second innings can also change the game.
In the first ODI, Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl first and easily chased the target and won by eight wickets. Dew usually makes the ball slippery at night, making it easier to bat and harder for spinners to bowl. Chasing is easy at this venue, and the average first innings score is around 228 runs.
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BAN vs PAK Match Prediction: Probable XI
Pakistan playing eleven: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamil Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Aga, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim/Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Bangladesh Playing XI: Saif Hasan, Tanjeed Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Liton Das (wk), Mehdi Hasan Miraj (c), Tauheed Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman.
BAN vs PAK – Form and Fitness:
At present there is no concern of anyone getting injured in both the camps. However, despite losing the last match to Bangladesh, Pakistan is in excellent form, which has given it an edge in the home series as well.
BAN vs PAK – Score Prediction:
The pitch is expected to produce moderate scores due to its slow and spin-friendly nature. If Pakistan bats first, the score can be around 235-255 runs, while Bangladesh can score around 220-240 runs if it bats first at this venue.
BAN vs PAK: Players performance predictions
Pakistan – Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Aga, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Shahid Afridi, Faheem Ashraf
bangladesh – Tanjeed Hasan, Nazmul Hussain Shanto, Liton Das, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.
best batsman prediction
Who will score the most runs for Bangladesh?
Tauheed Hridayoy or Nazmul Hussain Shanto.
Who will score the most runs for Pakistan?
Salman Ali Aga or Sahibzada Farhan.
best bowler prediction
Who will take the most wickets for Bangladesh?
Mustafizur Rahman or Nahid Rana.
Who will take the most wickets for Pakistan?
Abrar Ahmed or Haris Rauf.
Conclusion: Who will win the 2nd BAN vs PAK ODI match?
After defeating Pakistan in the first match, Bangladesh looks like a strong contender to win the second ODI. Pakistan team was out for 114 runs and then achieved the target easily. Bangladesh bowlers can once again dominate the young Pakistan team on the spin-friendly Mirpur pitch.
