Pakistan played the high-pressure 2nd ODI fixture on Friday, 13th March 2026, against Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
Bangladesh had already taken a commanding lead in the series after defeating Pakistan comfortably in the first ODI, which meant this match was a must-win for Pakistan to stay alive in the contest.
In a dramatic turnaround fixture, Pakistan produced a strong all-round performance to secure a convincing 128-run victory via the DLS method after a sudden thunderstorm and heavy hail in Dhaka.
| Pakistan's Playing XI | Bangladesh Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | Soumya Sarkar |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Tanzid Hasan Tamim |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | Litton Das (wk) |
| Salman Ali Agha | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| Hussain Talat | Towhid Hridoy |
| Abdul Samad | Afif Hossain |
| Faheem Ashraf | Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c) |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | Rishad Hossain |
| Haris Rauf | Tanvir Islam |
| Abrar Ahmed | Taskin Ahmed |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (c) | Nahid Rana |
Confident and ready for a decisive final match of this series.
In the 2nd ODI of the Pakistan vs. Bangladesh three-match ODI series, Pakistan’s young batter Maaz Sadaqat played a standout innings, while the bowlers later dismantled Bangladesh’s batting lineup to seal a dominant win.
Significance of this victory for Pakistan
This victory was extremely important for team Pakistan for several reasons.
First, Pakistan had suffered a heavy defeat in the first ODI, where they were bowled out for just 114 runs and lost the match by eight wickets. That loss had placed them under serious pressure heading into the second game.
Second, this match was a must-win scenario for Pakistan. If Bangladesh had won again, they would have secured the series with one match still remaining.
And finally, Pakistan needed a strong response to prove that their new squad and rebuilding phase could compete in difficult away conditions.
By delivering a complete performance with both bat and ball, Pakistan not only leveled the series to 1-1 but also regained momentum heading into the decisive third ODI.
First Innings: Pakistan’s Batting
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first.
Consequently, team Pakistan managed to put together a competitive total of 274 runs in 47.3 overs despite losing wickets toward the end.
Innings Summary
This is how the innings unfolded for both teams:
Powerplay Overs (1 to 10)
Pakistan started aggressively with openers Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat.
Maaz Sadaqat was particularly destructive during the power play overs. He attacked the Bangladesh bowlers from the start and kept the scoreboard moving quickly.
Pakistan crossed 85 runs inside the first 10 overs, which gave them a powerful platform to build a big total.
Sadaqat played a brilliant innings of 75 runs off 46 balls that included boundaries regularly. His performance had kept Bangladesh under pressure from the start.
Middle Overs (11 to 40)
After the early momentum provided by Sadaqat, Pakistan’s innings was carried forward by Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha.
The pair built a solid partnership and helped Pakistan maintain stability after the early dismissal of wickets.
Before the controversial run-out incident, Salman Ali Agha had managed to play an important knock of 64 runs from 62 balls. His contribution helped to anchor the innings and ensured Pakistan stayed on track for a strong total.
Death Overs (41 to 50)
In the final phase of the innings, Pakistan attempted to accelerate further.
However, Bangladesh’s bowlers struck regularly to prevent a late surge. Consequently, team Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed slightly toward the end.
Even with those late wickets, Pakistan managed to post a competitive total of 274 runs in 47.3 overs.
Bangladesh’s Bowling Efforts
Bangladesh’s bowlers had mixed success during the innings.
Rishad Hossain was the standout performer, finishing with three wickets and putting pressure on Pakistan during the later stages of the innings.
Meanwhile, Mehidy Hasan Miraz also played an important role with the ball and kept the run rate under control during the middle overs.
Despite their efforts, Bangladesh struggled to contain Pakistan’s aggressive start.
Second Innings: Bangladesh’s Chase
Bangladesh needed 275 runs to win and to maintain their lead in the series
However, their chase never fully got going. Pakistan’s bowlers played aggressively from the start and continued to dismiss wickets regularly.
Team Bangladesh was eventually bowled out for 114 runs in 23.3 overs, which gave Pakistan a massive victory.
Because of rain, Bangladesh’s chase was affected, and the final result was officially declared through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. (DLS)
Innings Summary
This is how the innings unfolded for both teams:
Powerplay Overs (1 to 10)
Bangladesh started cautiously but soon lost early wickets.
Pakistan’s fast bowlers created immediate pressure with disciplined bowling and tight fielding.
Even though Litton Das tried to counterattack and scored quickly, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to support him.
By the end of the power play overs, Bangladesh were already behind the required pace.
Middle Overs (11 to 20)
Bangladesh’s innings continued to fall apart during the middle overs.
Towhid Hridoy attempted to rebuild the innings and scored 28 runs, but wickets kept falling from the other end.
Pakistan’s bowlers continued to attack regularly. These attacks made it extremely difficult for Bangladesh to build partnerships.
Death Overs (21 onwards)
The collapse continued quickly.
Pakistan’s bowlers completely dominated the final phase of the innings.
Bangladesh were eventually dismissed for 114 runs.
Pakistan’s Bowling Dominance
Pakistan’s bowlers delivered a complete performance to secure the win.
Maaz Sadaqat impressed not only with the bat but also with the ball. He had dismissed three batsmen and conceded 23 runs.
Meanwhile, Haris Rauf also played a crucial role in the innings and took three wickets, which dismantled Bangladesh’s batting order.
Sadaqat and Rauf’s combined efforts ensured Bangladesh never came close to chasing the target.
Bangladesh’s Top Scorer
Litton Das was the top scorer for Bangladesh.
He played a fighting innings of 41 runs from 33 balls, trying to keep his team in the game.
However, with wickets falling constantly at the other end, his efforts were not enough to keep Bangladesh in the contest.
What Does This Result Mean for Both Teams?
This 128-run victory on 13th March, 2026, in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI means the three-match ODI series is now tied at 1-1.
For Pakistan, this win was a strong comeback after their heavy defeat in the opening match. It showed that their young squad can bounce back under pressure and deliver a complete performance.
For Bangladesh, the loss was disappointing after their dominant first ODI victory. However, they still have the chance to win the series in the decisive third ODI.
With the series now perfectly balanced, the final match promises to be an exciting showdown between the two teams.
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