Bangladesh vs Pakistan Today's Match Prediction, 2nd ODI - Who will win today’s match?

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After a crushing defeat in the series opener, Pakistan will be eager to make a strong comeback as they take on Bangladesh in the second ODI on Friday, March 13, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Bangladesh registered the joint-third biggest victory (in terms of balls remaining) in their cricketing history as they thrashed the visitors by 8 wickets in the first game.

After opting to bowl first, Bangladesh blew away Pakistan, bundling them out for just 114 in 30.4 overs, riding on a splendid five-wicket haul from Nahid Rana (5/24). In reply, they chased down the target in just 15.1 overs, inflicting the fourth-worst defeat on Pakistan (in terms of balls remaining) in their cricketing history.

Hence, the Shaheen Afridi-led side will have a lot to think about as they aim to make a comeback in the second fixture. The batting was a complete failure for the Men in Green, and the ripple effect was seen with the ball as well, with runs being leaked at the speed of knots.

On the other hand, Bangladesh will look to close the series with another commanding victory and register their second successive ODI series win over Pakistan on home soil. Hence, both teams will have a lot to play for in the upcoming fixture, which promises to be another riveting clash.

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Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions

BAN vs PAK Head-to-Head Records (ODIs)

BAN vs PAK Playing XI Prediction

Bangladesh

Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed

Players to watch out for:

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

The Bangladesh captain scalped three wickets from ten overs in the last fixture and will look to emulate his performance to guide his team to another clinical win. Mehidy has been one of the top performers for his team in recent years, and another strong show from him will seal the series for his team.

Sahibzada Farhan

The Pakistan opener is coming from rich form in the T20 World Cup 2026, where he finished as the highest run scorer with 383 runs from just six innings. However, he failed to impress in the series opener, being dismissed for 27 (38) on his ODI debut. With the series on the line, Farhan will give his all to help his team draw level in the second ODI.

Today’s Match Prediction: Bangladesh to win

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.