Dhaka, March 13: The second ODI match of the series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will take place on March 13 at the Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium. In the first ODI, Bangladesh showcased an impressive performance, securing an 8-wicket victory. The home team aims to gain an unassailable lead in the series, while Pakistan, under the captaincy of Shaheen Afridi, seeks to bounce back.
In the first match, Pakistan’s batting lineup struggled significantly. They were bowled out for just 114 runs, collapsing like a house of cards against the host team’s bowlers. Notably, seven Pakistani batsmen failed to reach double digits, with Faheem Ashraf scoring the highest at 37 runs. On the bowling front, Bangladesh’s Naheed Rana excelled, taking 5 wickets for just 24 runs in 7 overs, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed 3 wickets.
Chasing a target of 115 runs, Bangladesh achieved it in just 15.1 overs, losing only 2 wickets. Tanzid Hasan Tamim played a stellar innings, scoring 67 runs off 42 balls, while Najmul Shanto remained unbeaten at 27 runs. Pakistan’s bowlers also appeared ineffective in the first ODI.
Historically, Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced each other in 40 ODIs, with Pakistan winning 34 matches and Bangladesh securing victory in just 6. This indicates Pakistan’s dominance in the 50-over format against Bangladesh.
The pitch at Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium was favorable for fast bowlers in the first ODI, offering good bounce that Bangladesh’s bowlers capitalized on. According to AccuWeather, there is a possibility of rain during the second ODI, similar to the first match. The maximum temperature is expected to be 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will be around 22 degrees Celsius.
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