Bangladesh Stumble Early as Pakistan Seizes Advantage in 2nd ODI at Dhaka

Bangladesh’s chase of 275 runs got off to a shaky start as the top order crumbled quickly, highlighting Bangladesh early wickets Dhaka ODI. Saif Hassan (12) was caught by Abdul Samad off Mohammad Wasim in the 3.1-over mark. Tanzid Hasan followed swiftly, departing for just 1 run, caught by Mohammad Wasim off Shaheen Shah Afridi in the 2.6-over. Najmul Hossain Shanto was next to go for a duck, bowled by Afridi in 4.3 overs.

Litton Das (13*) and Towhid Hridoy (0*) remained unbeaten at the crease as Bangladesh reached 27/3 in 6.3 overs. Extras contributed just one run. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman are yet to bat.

Pakistan’s Early Dominance

Shaheen Shah Afridi was the standout for Pakistan, picking up two crucial wickets in 3.3 overs while conceding just 9 runs at an economy of 2.57. Mohammad Wasim also made an impact with the ball, claiming the wicket of Saif Hassan for 12 runs in 3 overs. Their early strike left Bangladesh under pressure, needing 248 runs from 43.3 overs to keep the match alive.

What’s Next

With the top order back in the pavilion, Ban vs Pak 2nd ODI 2026 now sees Bangladesh relying heavily on Litton Das and the middle-order to rebuild. Pakistan, on the other hand, will look to maintain momentum and tighten the screws on the hosts to secure a 2-0 series advantage.