BAN vs PAK 2nd ODI Match Preview:

Bangladesh will once again face Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series. The match will be held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday. Starting the series strongly, Bangladesh convincingly defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in the first ODI, with Nahid Rana and Tanzid Hasan Tamim playing key roles. Now, they aim to secure the series with two straight wins.

Meanwhile, batting first, Pakistan performed poorly, being bowled out for just 114 runs in 30 overs. To stay in the series, they must win today's match at all costs by improving every aspect of their play game.

BAN vs PAK Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 1st ODI?

Recent Performance: 

BAN: W, W, L, W, L

PAK: L, W, W, W, W

BAN vs PAK Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026
• Match: BAN vs PAK 
• Date: 13th Mar. 2026
• Match Start Time: 01:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Fancode

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 26–27°C
  
• Rain Chances: 55%
  
  Conditions: Mostly Cloudy

 As per the weather forecast, rain could cause disruptions during this match.

Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Pitch Stats: 

The pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium is generally considered favourable for bowlers and is a venue where moderate scores are typical. Spin bowlers, in particular, can dominate matches here, as the pitch offers them significant assistance.

• Win Batting First: 45%
  
• Win Bowling First: 48%
  
• Best Suited For: Spinners (67%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 223
  
• Average 2nd Innings: 189

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

BAN vs PAK Probable Playing 11

Bangladesh (BAN) Probable 11:

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

Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11:

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

Top Picks from Bangladesh 

Top Picks from Pakistan 

Cricket Winner Player Insight:

• Tanzid Hasan Tamim is a left-handed opening batsman who provided a quick start in the opening match.
• Nahid Rana bowled impressively and grabbed 5 wickets. He was awarded Player of the Match for his superb performance.
• Sahibzada Farhan is a reliable opener for PAK with a natural flair for stroke-making.
• Faheem Ashraf is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and a handy lower-order batter. He was the highest run getter for PAK in the last outing. 

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Match Prediction – Who Will Win

By winning the first match, Bangladesh has exerted psychological pressure on Pakistan; furthermore, they will enjoy the distinct advantage of playing on their home ground. We back BAN to win this match.

Prediction: BAN to win.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.