Published on: Mar 12, 2026 1:45 pm IST | Updated on: Mar 12, 2026 12:20 pm IST
Bangladesh made a mockery of Pakistan in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, by 8 wickets. The two teams will now lock horns in the second game of the series on March 13. This will be a must-win game for Pakistan to stay alive in the series. For the hosts, this is an opportunity to register their second bilateral ODI series win over Pakistan in Bangladesh after 2018. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 1st ODI of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
Bangladesh made it loud and clear in the first game that they are a team everyone should fear when they play at home, especially in ODI cricket. Bundling out Pakistan for a mere 114 in the opening game, they chased down the target in just 15.1 overs with 8 wickets to spare. Bangladesh displayed sheer dominance in the opening game and will be looking to perform in a similar manner in the next game as well. Therefore, expect the win probability meter to favor Bangladesh. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd ODI of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
PAK: 47% win chance BAN: 53% win chance
The Pakistan opener got a start in his debut ODI innings scoring 27 off 38 deliveries. Expect him to score well in this game and score big.
The Pakistan wicketkeeper will be looking to get some runs under his belt. Playing international cricket after a fairly long time, Rizwan needs to have a good game to secure his place in the eleven.
Tanzid Hasan was the most fluent batter in the previous match, scoring an unbeaten 67 of just 42 deliveries. Expect the opening batter to have a good game in the second match as well.
Towhid didn't get to bat in the previous game but will be batting at no 5 or 6 in the batting order. He has been quite effective in recent times, scoring 281 runs in his last 10 outings at an average of 31.22.
Check out our prediction for the BAN vs PAK 2nd ODI of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
Ahead of the start of this series, skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi and coach Mike Hesson emphasized that this series will be their first stepping stone for the preparations of the ‘OG,’ i.e., the ODI World Cup 2027. The Pakistani side opted for 6 uncapped players in this series, and their top three in the last game were all debutants.
With key batters like Saim Ayub and Babar Azam not getting a nod in this series from the selection committee, it was the responsibility of other senior batters like Muhammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha to keep the momentum going in the batting unit. However, after a disastrous batting display in the last game, the team finds itself precariously close to losing the series in the second ODI.
What should Pakistan do to secure the second ODI and keep the series alive? The batters needs to take responsibility and put up a big score on the board. Senior pros Salman Ali Agha and Muhammad Rizwan should play the role of anchors and ensure all other batters play around them.
Sahibzada Farhan may be new to the ODI format, but he has played a handful of games at the international level in T20Is and should replicate his form from the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026, which saw him finish as the highest run-getter in the tournament. If the batting clicks, Pakistan has enough power in their experienced bowling attack to put the Bangladeshi batters under pressure.
Bangladesh will head into the second ODI against Pakistan with confidence sky-high after their emphatic eight-wicket victory in the series opener at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The hosts dominated with both bat and ball, dismantling Pakistan’s challenge and setting the tone for the three-match series.
The upcoming clash on March 13 now carries significant weight. For Bangladesh, it is a golden opportunity to seal the series early and secure only their second bilateral ODI series win over Pakistan at home, the last coming in 2018. Their batting unit looked composed in the first game, while the bowlers executed plans with precision, leaving Pakistan searching for answers.
With momentum firmly in Bangladesh’s favor, the second ODI promises to be a high-pressure contest where the hosts aim to script history, and Pakistan fight to keep the series alive. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 40 PAK won: 34 BAN won: 6 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form PAKISTAN: W W W W L RECENT form BANGLADESH: L W L W W
40 times Pakistan and Bangladesh have locked horns in ODI cricket. Pakistan has dominated this head-to-head battle by winning 34 contests, whereas Bangladesh has won only 6.
How will the two teams, i.e., Bangladesh and Pakistan, fare in the 2nd ODI of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026? Let’s take a look.
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (C), Mohammad Wasim Jr., Abrar Ahmed
Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (WK), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Taskin Ahmed/Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka:
With the Sher-e-Bangla pitch expected to assist spinners as the game progresses, winning the toss becomes crucial. The team batting first will likely enjoy an advantage, aiming to post a competitive total around 250+. Pakistan may prefer chasing, while Bangladesh could opt to set the target.
The online live streaming of the 2nd ODI of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 will take place live on the Fancode app. The live TV coverage for this series won’t take place in India.
After a comprehensive effort in the last game, Bangladesh should start as the favorites in this fixture to take an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the 3-match ODI series. Pakistan, meanwhile, will put up a great fight to keep themselves relevant in this series. The hosts should start as the favorites, but Pakistan should put up a great effort. For now, as per our prediction, Bangladesh is expected to win the BAN vs PAK 2nd ODI of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026.
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