Pakistan is going to clash with Bangladesh in the second ODI match today, and the game will start at 1:15 pm.
The visitors are heading for the contest under pressure after Bangladesh won the first ODI with an eight-wicket victory.
With the hosts leading the series, Pakistan is now presented with a do or die scenario. Another defeat means Bangladesh wins the series. Hence Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and his team are under serious pressure to respond.
Recent Form of Both Teams
In spite of the defeat in the first match, Pakistan’s recent record in One Day Internationals has stayed good. Their last five matches were W W W W L reflecting four wins before the loss in the series opener.
These victories demonstrate Pakistan’s ability to end games but with the latest result means they have to quickly regroup.
Bangladesh enter the second ODI with growing confidence. Their latest form is at L W L W W the last win being over Pakistan.
In the first match, Bangladesh were disciplined with the ball before chasing the target comfortably.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically Pakistan have been the dominant one in this rivalry. In the five matches before this series, Pakistan has won three games with two wins by seven wickets and one by 94 runs.
However, the win of Bangladesh by eight runs on March 11, 2026, has changed the momentum. Pakistan was bowled out and Bangladesh chased the target with 209 balls to spare.
Key Players to Watch
For Pakistan Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan will be important with the bat. Agha has scored 314 runs in his last 10 ODIs whereas Rizwan has scored 287 runs.
With the ball the roles of Shaheen Shah Afridi and the spinner Abrar Ahmed will be vital.
Bangladesh will depend upon Towhid Hridoy, captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz and spinner Tanvir Islam.
Also read: Bangladesh thrash Pakistan by 8 wickets in 1st ODI of series
