Bangladesh win toss, choose to field against Pakistan in 2nd Dhaka ODI

Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz (second-right) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Maaz Sadaqat (left) during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on March 13, 2026. (AFP)
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Updated 13 March 2026
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Bangladesh win toss, choose to field against Pakistan in 2nd Dhaka ODI

  • Hosts lead three-match series 1-0 after bowling Pakistan out for 114 in opener
  • Pakistan recall Haris Rauf as they seek stronger pace attack on Dhaka surface

DHAKA: Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss Friday and elected to field against Pakistan in the second one-day cricket international.

Bangladesh leads the three-match after fast bowler Nahid Rana skittled Pakistan for 114 with a career-best figures of 5-24 in a resounding eight-wicket win on Wednesday.

While Bangladesh retained the same playing XI, Pakistan made one change.

Pakistan gave another chance to its inexperienced batters despite Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Maaz Sadaqat and Abdul Samad, who were all on ODI debut in the first game, struggling to cope with the pace of Rana and off-spin of Mehidy.

Pakistan recalled fast bowler Haris Rauf in place of leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed in a hope the wicket will suit the fast bowlers more.

Lineups:

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf.

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