BAN vs PAK Match Prediction : 2nd ODI, Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 2026
BAN vs PAK Win Probability
46%
Bangladesh
54%
Pakistan
Bangladesh To Win, 2.00
Bangladesh has successfully won three of their last four matches at this venue
Pakistan has struggled immensely in Dhaka, losing their last five consecutive matches here (four of those defeats came directly against Bangladesh)
The Bangladeshi batting lineup looks significantly deeper and more settled compared to an inexperienced Pakistan side
BAN vs PAK Betting Tips
Najmul Hossain Shanto to score over 22.5 runs
As one of Bangladesh’s most reliable and experienced batters, Shanto offers great value in this market. He has crossed the 22.5-run mark in three of his last four innings. Furthermore, he boasts a solid track record at this specific venue, averaging nearly 27. He has scored 24 or more runs in five of his last seven matches here, a run that includes two half-centuries. We confidently back him to deliver another substantial knock.
Highest individual score Under 82.5 runs
The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium is notoriously difficult for stroke play. High individual scores are a rarity here, with only one of the last six games witnessing a batter cross the 83-run threshold. Given that both teams boast formidable bowling attacks capable of exploiting these conditions, a massive individual score is highly unlikely.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Pakistan will be desperate to keep the series alive as they face Bangladesh in the second match of this three-match ODI series. The crucial clash takes place this Friday at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
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Bangladesh vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record
Bangladesh has thoroughly dominated the head-to-head matchups against Pakistan over the past decade. In their last eight encounters, Bangladesh emerged victorious five times, leaving Pakistan with just three wins.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Live-streaming and Broadcast
- India: Live streaming on FanCode
- Pakistan: Live on PTV Sports; streaming on Tamasha, Tapmad/Myco.
- Bangladesh: TV coverage listed via T Sports/Nagorik TV or Gazi TV/T Sports , streaming options include Toffee and Rabbitholebd.
- UAE: Broadcast and streaming details not clearly confirmed in available sources.
- USA: Live on Willow TV, with streaming via Willow and possibly Sling bundles.
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BAN vs PAK Team Previews
Bangladesh
The hosts delivered a highly clinical performance in Wednesday's opening ODI, crushing the visitors by eight wickets. They now have a golden opportunity to seal their second consecutive series victory over Pakistan.
The team management will be thrilled with their rhythm, especially since this was their first international assignment in months. Senior top-order batters Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tanzid Hasan looked sharp, effortlessly chasing down a modest target.
While Litton Das's recent form remains a slight concern, Bangladesh's batting depth is incredibly solid, featuring Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hassan, and capable all-rounders like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Afif Hossain.
On the bowling front, Nahid Rana was sensational, taking five wickets, and will spearhead the pace attack alongside veterans Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed. Rishad Hossain should retain his spot as the premier spin option.
Bangladesh Expected Playing 11
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s rough patch continues. Following a disappointing early exit from the T20 World Cup, they now find themselves fighting for survival in a series they were initially favored to win.
With one eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup, Pakistan fielded a highly experimental, youthful squad featuring four debutants on Wednesday—none of whom could make a decisive impact.
Top-order batter Sahibzada Farhan carries heavy expectations to maximize the Powerplay. While he has international experience, adapting to the ODI format remains a challenge. Consequently, veterans Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha will carry the heavy burden of stabilizing the middle overs.
The visitors also severely lack quality all-rounders to provide lower-order hitting. To bolster their attack, Pakistan is likely to recall Haris Rauf to partner with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Wasim Jr, while Abrar Ahmed operates as the lone specialist spinner.
Pakistan Expected Playing 11
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
BAN vs PAK Toss Prediction
Given the expected pitch behavior, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Expect a green-tinged surface at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. Early moisture and grass cover will offer plenty of assistance to the seamers in the opening overs. Batters will need to exercise extreme caution against the new ball before they can safely play their shots. Historically, this is not a high-scoring ground; the average first-innings score over the last 10 matches hovers around 220.
While the pitch may flatten out and evening dew could factor into the chase, posting anything above the 250-260 mark will make it a very tough chase for the team batting second.
The weather forecast predicts warm, humid conditions with scattered cloud cover.
BAN vs PAK : Who Will Win?
We are confidently backing Bangladesh to secure the victory. Pakistan looked completely out of their depth across all departments in the series opener, and their inexperienced squad will find it incredibly difficult to bounce back in foreign conditions. Bangladesh is a highly dangerous white-ball team on home soil and possesses the exact right balance to edge past their opponents once again.
Bet on Bangladesh to win.
