Bangladesh vs Pakistan, PAK in BAN, 3 ODIs, 2026 Mar 13 Full score card

OUT! TAKEN! It's all over. PAKISTAN WIN BY 128 RUNS (DLS method). Back of a length and on middle and leg. Ahmed gets on top of the bounce to pull but miscues it to mid-wicket, where Shaheen Afridi makes no mistake.

Serves it full and on middle. Ahmed drives it uppishly and to mid on.

Short of a good length and on middle. Ahmed opens up his body and pulls it off the cue end to mid on.

Oh, just short! Keeps it full and outside off. Ahmed clears his front leg and slices it towards deep third. The fielder dives forward but picks it right above the ground.

The off cutter on the middle pole and on a good length. Ahmed looks to work it away but inside edges it to short fine leg.

A full toss, dipping on leg. Rana eases it down to mid on for a quick single.

Pitched up, around off. Ahmed lifts it off the toe end of the bat to long on for a single.

Bangs it short and on off, shaping away late. Ahmed looks to ramp it over but misses.

Pushes it full and on leg, straighter delivery. Ahmed whips across but straight to square leg.

Touch fuller and closer to the off pole. Rana clears his front leg and throws his blade at it. He hits off the higher part of the blade to long off for a couple.

Short in length and on middle, nipping in. Rana stands tall to pull it away but misses.

Nahid Rana is the last man in for Bangladesh.

OUT! GONE! Rizwan makes no mistake. Haris Rauf serves in the hard length and on middle and leg. Rahman swipes across and top edges it behind. Not far away and Mohammad Rizwan, the keeper makes mo mistake.

On a good length and on leg, Rahman turns it to mid-wicket.

Touch fuller, outside off. Ahmed carves it away to point and calls for a single. Rahman goes for it but Ahmed hesitates. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Ahmed was gone for all money.

Shorter delivery, angling away from the batter, on off. Ahmed swings his blade and misses.

Keeps in line of the stumps, fuller delivery. MR drills it to cover.

Top edge but falls safely! Angles in a fuller delivery on middle. Ahmed swings his blade wildly and edges it down to third man for a single.

Bowls a bumper on middle, good bounce on it. Ahmed flashes his blade and misses.

Serves it full and slanting on leg. Ahmed punches it straight to mid off.

Overpitched, angling in and attacking the stumps. Rahman makes room and squeezes it out to cover for one.

Mohammad Wasim bowls it full and around off. Rahman flashes his blade over covers for a couple of runs.

Full-length delivery, outside off, Mustafizur Rahman puhses it to left of the deep cover fielder and gets across to take a single.

Much fuller, outside off, Mustafizur Rahman angling across, Mustafizur Rahman looks to jam it away, but it evades from the outside edge. Rauf looks at Fizz and gives a big smile.

Into the tail now. Mustafizur Rahman comes out to the middle.

OUT! LBW! A confident shout from the bowler for LBW and up goes the finger of the umpire. Tawhid Hridoy takes the review. This is a fuller delivery, pitching it on off and jags back sharply. Tawhid Hridoy prods halfway and attempts to clip it to mid-wicket, but misses and wears on the pad. The UltraEdge detects nothing when the ball passes the inside edge, and the Ball Tracking turns three reds, with the ball hitting middle and leg. The on-field decision stands, and Tawhid Hridoy has to depart.

Full-length delivery, on middle, Tawhid Hridoy clips it to square leg.

Good length, around the pads, Taskin Ahmed pushes it to wide of short mid-wicket and gets a single.

Full-length delivery, on off, Tawhid Hridoy drives it to cover for a single.

Taskin Ahmed walks out to bat now.

OUT! TIMBER! Maaz Sadaqat has three now. He tosses it up, full and on off, goes with the arm. Rishad Hossain prods forward and plays for the turn away. He leaves a big gap between bat and pad, and the ball goes through that to rattle the stumps behind. Maaz is having an incredible game, contributing with both bat and ball. Bangladesh are seven down now.

Full, angling in, Rishad Hossain gets a slight inside edge while playing the flick shot, and hits on the pad.

Full, outside off, Rishad Hossain pushes it back to the bowler.

Short, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy punches it to long on for a single.

Tossed up, on the stumps, Rishad Hossain bunts it to long on and gets a single. 100 up for Bangladesh!

Short of a length, on off, Tawhid Hridoy nudges it to mid-wicket and gets a single.

Short of a length and on off, Tawhid Hridoy dabs it to point for one.

Good length, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy opens the face of the bat and punches it to backward point.

Hard-length delivery, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy punches it back to the bowler.

Back of a length, outside off, Rishad Hossain tucks it to square leg for one.

Another one bites the dust. Rishad Hossain is the next man in.

OUT! CAUGHT! The hopes of Bangladesh chasing the target is slowly fading away. Back of a length, outside off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz rocks back and looks to go for a wild pull, but miscues the shot completely. The ball hits the top edge and balloons toward deep square leg. Mohammad Wasim settles himself underneath the skier and takes a catch, tumbling backward. Bangladesh are 96/6, still needing 147 runs in 88 balls.

Back of a length, outside off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz rocks back and pushes it to short mid-wicket.

Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz flicks it to square leg for one.

Full, outside off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz looks to defend but gets the inside edge and hits on the pad.

Short, outside off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz punches it to cover.

Bangladesh lose half their side now. Mehidy Hasan Miraz comes out to the middle now.

OUT! TAKEN! Maaz Sadaqat gets his second wicket, and Bangladesh lose their fifth wicket. Sadaqat delivers it fuller, just outside the off stump. Afif Hossain crouches down on one knee and tries to slog sweep it over mid-wicket region, but ends up getting the connection from the inner half of the bat. The ball flies flat to the right of Salman Agha, who dives and takes a good catch around his knee height.

Short, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy drives it to long on for a single.

Short, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy looks to punch it early and ends up pushing it back to the bowler.

Short of a length, on off, Afif Hossain looks to cut it but misses on the under edge.

Good-length delivery, outside off, shaping away from the left-hander. Afif Hossain stands tall and tries to punch it through cover, but it evades from the outside edge.

Hard-length delivery just outside off, angling in, Tawhid Hridoy clips it to deep square leg and rotates the strike.

Good-length delivery, on leg, Afif Hossain clips it to deep square leg for one run.

FOUR! Oh, that's a cheeky little shot from Afif Hossain! Faheem Ashraf bends his back and dishes out a bouncer on middle. Afif Hossain arches a bit backward and upper cuts it over the keeper for four runs.

Good-length delivery, on off, Tawhid Hridoy pushes it to left of mid on for a single.

Fullish, on the stumps, Tawhid Hridoy flicks it to wide long on for a single.

Good-length delivery, outside off, Afif Hossain tucks it to deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! STREAKY! A touch fuller, wide outside off. Afif Hossain extends his arms and looks to swipe it across, but gets the outside edge. The ball rolls away through the short third region. Haris Rauf gives it a chase, but Maaz Sadaqat is unhappy with the effort.

Full, on middle, Afif Hossain nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Short, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy slaps it to deep point for one.

Short of a length, wide outside off, Tawhid Hridoy shuffles late across the stump and extends his hands to cut it, but induces an outside edge. The ball rolls to the left of deep third man and the batter gets a couple of runs.

Full-length delivery, around off, Afif Hossain eases it to cover.

Full-length delivery, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy lashes it to deep point for a single.

On a length, on middle, Afif Hossain tucks it to square leg for one.

Short of a length, around off, Afif Hossain looks to fend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Good-length delivery, on leg, Afif Hossain clips it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Back of a length, outside off, Afif Hossain misses his cut.

Full, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy drives it to short extra cover.

Full, outside off, Afif Hossain eases it to cover-point for a single.

Full, outside off, Afif Hossain taps it back to the bowler.

Afif Hossain is the next batter in.

OUT! LBW! Huge appeal for LBW, but turned down by the umpire. Pakistan opted to take the review as Maaz Sadaqat looks very interested here. This one is fuller, pitching it outside off and turning in sharply. Litton Das gets down on one knee and attempts to sweep it but fails to connect and it thumps on the front pad. The UltraEdge pops up and shows no bat involvement, but the Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball hitting the top of the middle stump. The big screen reflects 'OUT,' and the on-field umpire has to revise his decision. That brings an end to a fine 58-run stand.

SIX! This has gone out of the park! Maaz Sadaqat drags his length back, on off and middle. Litton Das clears his front foot and swats it right from the middle of the willow to sail it over the deep mid-wicket fence for six runs.

Short, on off, Litton Das bunts it to cover.

Hard-length delivery, around off, angling in, Tawhid Hridoy tucks it with soft hands to square leg and gets another brace.

Short of a length, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy opens the face of his bat and punches it to deep point for a couple of runs. That brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters.

Short of a length and on off, Tawhid Hridoy dabs it to point.

Back of a length, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy dabs it to backward point.

On a good length, on off, Tawhid Hridoy pushes it to back to the bowler.

Bangladesh got only two runs in the last over and Litton Das knows it very well. Therefore, in the first delivery, he tries to take on this short-length delivery, outside off by Ashraf. But Das connects it from the toe end of the bat. The ball bounces to the right of the mid off fielder, who throws at the bowler's end, but Das makes his ground in time.

A tidy over from Maaz Sadaqat! A touch fuller, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy goes deep into the crease and cuts it away, but fails to get the gap between point and backward point.

Pitches it up, does Maaz Sadaqat, on middle, Tawhid Hridoy works it to short mid-wicket.

Fuller, around the pads of the batter. Tawhid Hridoy tucks it to short fine leg.

Short again from Sadaqat, on off and middle. Litton Das pulls it to deep square leg and gets across for one run.

Full, on off, Litton Das defends it to the leg side.

Maaz Sadaqat joins the attack and comes from around the wicket. He bowls it short and on off, Tawhid Hridoy gets on his back foot and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! Litton Das has made his intentions clear now! Back of a length and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter. Litton Das pounces on it quickly and smacks it over mid-wicket for another boundary. 13 runs off the over, 25 in the last two.

Hard length and on middle, Litton Das uses his feet and heaves it off the inner half of the bat wide of mid on for a brace.

Short of a length and outside off, takes off, Litton Das slashes hard at it but misses.

DROPPED AND SIX! Not what Pakistan needed here. Haris Rauf bangs this short and on middle. Litton Das takes it on and pulls it but hits it much flatter and wide of deep square leg. Maaz Sadaqat runs to his right and tries to grab it with both hands above his head but only manages to parry it over the fence for a biggie. 50 up for Bangladesh.

Touch fuller and on off, Litton Das pushes it towards short cover and wants the run, but is sent back.

On a length and on middle, Tawhid Hridoy flicks it through square leg for a single.

FOUR! Put away! Shaheen Afridi goes short again, on off, but not enough to trouble the batter. Litton Das picks up the length early, gets on top of it and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket fence for four more runs. 12 runs off the over.

Play and a miss! Shaheen Afridi bangs it into the deck around off, angling away with extra bounce. Litton Das looks to guide it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

WIDE! Tries the bouncer, on middle, but this is too high for the batter. Wided.

Short of a length and on off, Tawhid Hridoy taps it in front of short cover and scampers across for a quick run.

Good length and on off, angling across the batter, Tawhid Hridoy pats it down the pitch.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Much fuller and on middle, angles in a bit. Tawhid Hridoy gets his front foot across and flicks it away beautifully through mid-wicket as the ball zips across the turf for another boundary.

WIDE! Back of a length but down the leg side. Tawhid Hridoy looks to flick it away but misses. Mohammad Rizwan fumbles it. Litton wants the run but is sent back. Called a wide but Afridi is not happy with the call.

On a length and on middle, Litton Das steps across and tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Right in the blockhole, on middle, Tawhid Hridoy gets his bat down in time to jam it out towards mid on.

FOUR! Fine shot! Haris Rauf lands this on a good length and on middle. Tawhid Hridoy brings his wrists into play and gently clips it away. He times it so well that it races through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Risky run! Full again and on middle, angles in, Litton Das knocks it towards mid on and sets off for the run. Sahibzada Farhan picks up the ball and releases a quick throw at the bowler's end but misses. A direct hit and Litton would have been a goner.

Overpitched delivery, on off, Litton Das drives it firmly but straight to mid off.

Back of a length and just outside off, Tawhid Hridoy steers it away towards deep point for a run and gets off the mark.

A full toss angling into the pads, Litton Das flicks it away nicely but straight towards deep square leg for a single.

End of the Powerplay 1! Now Pakistan can have four fielders outside the inner circle until the end of the 26th over. Also, Haris Rauf has been introduced into the attack.

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Tawhid Hridoy pats it down towards short cover.

Pitched up and on the pads, Tawhid Hridoy clips it away to mid-wicket.

Fuller delivery, on off, Litton Das drives it square towards cover-point for a single.

We are all set to resume the contest! Litton Das and Tawhid Hridoy have a huge job as they stride toward the center of the park to restart their inning. Shaheen Afridi will have the ball to finish off his over. So, if we talk about the revised condition, Powerplay 1 will be from 1-7 overs, then Powerplay 2 will be implemented from 8-26 overs, and after that, it will be Powerplay 3 from 27 to 32 overs. Let's play...

The players have started their warm-up drills. With a couple of water puddles on the ground, the ground staff needs another 40-45 minutes to get the ground ready. We have an official word now. It's going to be a 32-over chase, and the game will resume at 3.35 pm GMT. The revised target is 243.

UPDATE - 2.55 pm GMT - The live visual shows the umpires are out in the middle for an inspection and a chat with the ground staff. There is a flurry of activity happening on the ground. The COVERS ARE COMING OFF. For the game to be match-ready, the groundsmen need to remove the couple of water puddles formed, which will take some time. Mike Hesson and Shaheen Afridi join the umpires for a quick conversation.

UPDATE - 2.30 pm GMT - The good news is the rain has stopped, but the bad news is the lightning is still around. That is some optimistic news, but for the game to resume, we need the conditions to improve. Also, we have started losing overs as well. Let's hope we get some positive news soon.

UPDATE - 2.08 pm GMT - It’s absolutely bucketing down here in Dhaka. However, there is a 60-minute buffer, which means we will start losing overs if play doesn’t resume by 2.21 pm GMT. Stick with us for more news.

UPDATE - 1.42 pm GMT - Well, there it comes! We were hoping it was just lightning, and we would get to see the action resume, but it has started to drizzle now, and slowly its picking up pace. However, the forecast isn't showing any signs of rain, so let's cross fingers and hope that it's just a passing shower.

Game stopped due to : Bad Weather Condition

UPDATE - 1.20 pm GMT - Just as we were saying that it's not a major issue, the umpires have made a decision and asked the players to walk off the field due to lightning. Shaheen Afridi and his team are not happy as they are on top of this game, but the umpire explained that the players' safety is their first priority. The covers also come on as a safety measure if it starts to rain. Stay tuned for further updates.

Game stopped due to : Wet Ground Condition

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

Ouch! Shaheen Afridi bangs in a good bouncer, on middle, Litton Das steps across to pull but misses and takes a blow on his body.

Edgy! Good length and on off, angling away. Litton Das looks to push it but gets an outisde edge along the ground wide of gully for a brace.

Just in - Between the over break, the two umpires had a chat as there's a lot of breeze going on and also there has been some lightning around the stadium. For now, it's not a major problem to pause the game. Also, the visuals show Hussain Talat being stretchered off with an arm sling on his left hand. We wish him a speedy recovery.

On a length and on middle, Litton Das clips it towards mid-wicket.

Fuller and on off, Litton Das looks to drive but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket for a single.

Back of a length and on off, Litton Das keeps it out to the off side.

FOUR! Top shot! A half-volley around off. Litton Das takes a good stride out, extends his arms and drives it. The ball pings off his bat and races through covers for another boundary.

On a length and on off, Litton Das pushes it to short cover.

WIDE! Bangs in a bouncer, but too high for the batter, Litton Das leaves it alone. Wided.

FOUR! That should give him a lot of confidence! Mohammad Wasim lands this on a good length and on off. Litton Das gets on top of the bounce and punches it with sweet timing through cover-point. Hussain Talat chases after it and tries to flick it back inside, but his foot touches the ropes when he is in contact with the ball. It is a boundary, but the bigger concern is that Talat has tumbled over and has jammed his left shoulder onto the ground. He has not moved, and the physio is having a look at him. Hopefully, it is nothing serious.

Hard length and around off, Litton Das plays away from his body and gets another inside edge back onto his pads.

Back of a length and around off, angling away with extra bounce, Tawhid Hridoy lifts his bat up and lets it go to the keeper.

On a length and on middle, Tawhid Hridoy nudges it to mid-wicket again.

Fuller and on middle, Tawhid Hridoy steps across, exposing the stumps and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Tawhid Hridoy is the next batter in.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Shaheen Afridi gets his second and Pakistan are all over the hosts here. This on a good length and on middle, jags back in sharply and keeps just a tad low. Najmul Hossain Shanto stays inside the crease and looks to push it away without any footwork. He ends up playing the wrong line, leaving a big gap between bat and pad, and the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. Shanto looks surprised and has a look at the pitch before walking back to the hut. Bangladesh are three down now.

Full again and on middle, angling in, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it down the pitch.

Fuller and on off, angling away, Litton Das guides it off the outer half of the bat towards deep third for a single. Das is not looking very comfortable out there.

Pitched up and on off, Litton Das looks to drive but the ball shapes in and takes the inside edge. It rolls through square leg and the batters take the single.

A shout for LBW, but turned down! Good length and on off, jags back in again. Litton Das gets stuck in his crease and tries to push at it. Gets a slight inside edge back onto the pads. That saves him there.

On a length and on off, Litton Das pats it towards short cover.

Hard length and on off, nips back in, Litton Das looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Short of a length and around off, Litton Das leaves it alone.

Both the openers are in the hut in a flash. Litton Das replaces Saif Hassan.

OUT! CAUGHT! Back-to-back wickets for Pakistan. Fresh off taking the catch, Mohammad Wasim serves this one full and on off. Saif Hassan tries to go over mid off but cannot get under the ball. He ends up hitting it from the bottom half of the bat and does not get the elevation. It flies towards mid off, where Abdul Samad leaps up and takes a good catch above his head. Bangladesh lose both their openers now.

Najmul Hossain Shanto walks in at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN! Shaheen Afridi strikes early. He goes fuller again, but angles it into the pads of the batter. Tanzid Hasan picks it up and tries to whip it away but gets it from the inside half of the bat. It flies at the rate of knots but straight to the deep fine leg fielder, where Mohammad Wasim takes a sharp reverse cup, tumbling backwards. Afridi is pumped up here and after a fine knock in the first game, Tanzid falls cheaply here. Bangladesh are 12/1, chasing 275 runs.

Touch fuller this time and just around off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it away towards cover.

Back of a length and angling into the body of the batter, Tanzid Hasan fails to flick it away as the ball goes off his thigh pad towards point.

Good length and on middle, nips back in sharply, Tanzid Hasan has a slog across the line but misses and gets hit high on the pads. A slight appeal for LBW from Afridi, but turned down.

Just wide! Short of a length and outside off, Saif Hassan reaches out and slices it aerially wide of point. The fielder dives to his left but the ball evades him and goes to deep third for a single.

FOUR! Good shot! A juicy full toss, on off, begging to be put away. Saif Hassan does not miss out, extends his arms and creams it through extra covers for another boundary.

Back of a length and on off, Saif Hassan dabs it towards point for one.

Touch fuller and around off, Saif Hassan gets across to swipe it over square leg but misses and gets hit on the pads.

FOUR! Nicely done! Mohammad Wasim lands this on a good length, on off, holds its line. Saif Hassan opens the face of his blade at the last moment and flashes at it, hitting it wide of first slip for the first boundary of the chase.

Nasty! Short of a length and on off, rises up sharply off the deck, nips back in as well. Saif Hassan gets hurried and takes his eyes off the ball. The ball hits him hard on the gloves and drops to the off side.

On a length and around leg, Tanzid Hasan nudges it through square leg for a single.

Top effort! Mohammad Wasim begins with a full delivery, on middle. Saif Hassan looks to loft it over the bowler but mistimes it off the bottom half of the bat. Shaheen Afridi from mid on flings himself to his left but just fails to reach the ball. A single taken.

Mohammad Wasim to share the attack.

Touch fuller and on off, Tanzid Hasan gets behind the line of it and blocks it out. Just one run from the first over!

Just back of a length and on the sixth stump line, getting it to move away, Tanzid Hasan watches it through and leaves it alone.

Bangladesh get underway in the chase in a streaky fashion! Hard length and on middle, moves away a bit. Saif Hassan looks to push it away but gets an outside edge down to deep third for a single.

On a length and on middle, Saif Hassan clips it away towards mid-wicket.

Short of a length and on middle, takes off sharply this time, Saif Hassan rides the bounce well and keeps it out.

Hint of movement! Shaheen Afridi starts with a good-length delivery around off, shaping away and keeps low too. Saif Hassan looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball dies down to the keeper.

OUT! TAKEN! Rishad Hossain wraps things up here. He floats it up, full and around middle. Mohammad Wasim goes down, clears his front leg to slog it over mid-wicket but gets hit high on the bat. He mistimes his shot much straighter and towards long on. Saif Hassan runs forward a bit and takes a fine catch. Pakistan have been bowled out for 274.

Floated, full and on middle, Haris Rauf tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Haris Rauf prods forward and blocks it out.

Hard length and on off, Haris Rauf runs it down to deep third for one.

Haris Rauf is the last man in.

OUT! CAUGHT! The Fizz strikes back here. He goes much fuller this time, on middle, rolls his fingers to take pace off yet again. Faheem Ashraf stays in his crease and looks to clip it across the line, but closes the bat face early. The ball takes the leading edge and lobs up towards extra cover, where Soumya Sarkar (Sub) takes a dolly. Pakistan are nine down now.

FOUR! Put away! Fizz bangs this into the pitch but down the leg side, slower again. Faheem Ashraf picks it up early, swivels and hooks it over short fine for a boundary.

Short of a length and around off, takes pace off, Mohammad Wasim looks to cut but gets a bottom edge towards deep third for a run.

Fuller delivery, on middle, Mohammad Wasim drills it towards mid on.

Back of a length and around leg, tucking up the batter. Faheem Ashraf awkwardly pulls it through square leg for a single.

Slows it up, full and on off, Mohammad Wasim pushes it to short cover.

Mohammad Wasim is the next batter in.

OUT! TAKEN! Rishad Hossain gets his second now. He dishes out another googly, full and on off, turns it away too. Shaheen Afridi goes down for the slog sweep but only manages to get a top edge due to the spin away. The ball goes miles in the air towards deep mid-wicket, where Afif Hossain moves to his right, settles under the high ball and reverse cups it tumbling backwards. He has been a livewire in the field in this game. Pakistan are 266/8 now.

Flatter, full and around middle, Shaheen Afridi goes down and sweeps it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Nicely bowled! A wrong'un, full and on off, turns away. Shaheen Afridi gets forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Goes short and outside off, Faheem Ashraf moves back and cuts it to deep point for a run.

Floated, full and on leg, Shaheen Afridi down and swipes it to deep square leg for a single.

Rishad Hossain to bowl from this end now.

Back of a length, angling across the batter, Faheem Ashraf steers it to short third.

Fuller and slower now, outside off, Faheem Ashraf gets low, but misses the cut on the inside edge.

With pace this time, on good length, on middle. Faheem Ashraf reacts late to the delivery and pushes it to cover. It looked like Ashraf was waiting for the slower one.

BYE! Mustafizur Rahman has decided to come around the wicket to the left-hander and delivers a slower bouncer. Shaheen Afridi shuffles across the stumps, but misses to slap it away. The ball bounces just to the front of Litton Das, but fails to collect it and the batter gets a bye.

Good-length delivery, on the pads, Faheem Ashraf flicks it to deep backward square leg for one.

Mustafizur Rahman starts off with the slower one, outside off, Faheem Ashraf looks to lash it away but misses.

Mustafizur Rahman (7-0-45-0) is back on.

Another good bouncer, from Rana, just outside off. Shaheen Afridi arches back and makes a leave at it.

Short, outside off, Shaheen Afridi looks to upper cut it but misses out on the connection.

Back of a length, just outside off. Shaheen Afridi looks pulls it across the line but straight to the mid on fielder.

Back of a length, just outside off, Faheem Ashraf pushes it to wide of cover to rotate the strike.

Back of a length, angling across the batter, Faheem Ashraf misses his cut.

Right into the block hole, on off, with some pace. Faheem Ashraf does well to dig it to cover.

BEATEN! Googly, short of a length, angling across the batter. Shaheen Afridi looks to drill it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Short, outside off, Faheem Ashraf flicks it across the line to square leg for one.

FOUR! That's quite a shot from Ashraf! Short of a length, outside off, Faheem Ashraf goes deep into the crease and cuts it hard through point for four runs.

Massive mix-up and Pakistan lose another wicket. Shaheen Afridi walks out to bat now.

OUT! ABDUL SAMAD IS RUN OUT! The second wicket for Bangladesh in this over. Rishad Hossain bowls this short and on middle, Abdul Samad moves back and tucks it towards the vacant mid-wicket region. He runs the first one hard and turns around for the second, while Rishad himself chases after the ball. However, Afif Hossain from the deep is lightning fast to get to the ball before Rishad, and seeing that Ashraf sends his partner back, and Samad gets stranded in the middle of the pitch. Afif throws it at the bowler's end, where Mehidy Hasan Miraz is backing up. He grabs the ball and breaks the stumps with Samad nowhere near the crease. Pakistan are 254/7 now.

Short, around off, Faheem Ashraf steers it to short third for a quick single.

The next batter in is...Faheem Ashraf.

OUT! BOWLED' EM! What a peach of a delivery this is from Rishad Hossain. He delivers it fuller, with a bit of flight, pitching on off. Hussain Talat gets down on one knee and looks to slog sweep it, but misses the connection on the inner edge to hit the off pole.

SIX! That will bring up 250 for Pakistan! Hard-length delivery once again, on off and middle. Abdul Samad takes a step to cover the stumps and swipes it up and over the deep fine leg region. There is a fielder patrolling the area, but all he can do is watch the ball fly over him.

Full, outside off, Hussain Talat drives it to cover for one run.

Short, outside off, Hussain Talat looks to lash it over cover, but misses.

Some extra bounce now! Nahid Rana bends his back on the length, pitching on middle and angling it a bit away. Hussain Talat looks to dab it down, but the ball kicks off the deck and hits the sticker part of the bat. The ball bounces off to backward point.

On hard length this time, on middle and off. Hussain Talat stands tall and bunts it back to the bowler.

Good-length delivery, on middle, Hussain Talat tucks it to square leg for no runs.

Appeal from the bowler for LBW, but the umpire shakes his head. Short, sliding it down the leg side, Abdul Samad misses his sweep and thumps his pad. The ball rolls to the right of the short fine leg fielder and gets two leg byes.

Short of a length, just outside off, Hussain Talat cuts it to deep cover for one run.

Short, on the stumps, Abdul Samad knocks it to long on for one.

Short, just outside off, Talat pushes it to backward point for one.

FOUR! A risky shot from Talat! A tad shorter in length, around off. Hussain Talat looks for the reverse sweep, but fails to get the proper connection. The ball flies flat toward the short third fielder, where Nahid Rana dives but the ball falls short of him and rolls behind to the fence for four runs.

A touch fuller, on the fifth stump, Abdul Samad bends his back leg and punches it through cover for a single.

Final Powerplay! Bangladesh can place five fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the final delivery.

Fuller, around the pads, Abdul Samad flicks it to square leg for one run.

Fullish, on the stumps, Hussain Talat tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Good-length delivery, outside off, Hussain Talat looks to punch it away but misses on the outside edge.

Short, around off, Abdul Samad pulls it to deep square leg and gets across. That's the first run in ODIs for Abdul Samad.

Short again, around off, Talat steers it to deep third for a single to get off the mark.

Short, around off, Talat pushes it to backward point.

Abdul Samad is the next batter in.

OUT! CAUGHT! Pakistan lose both the set batters in quick succession, and once again, the game's momentum is shifting. This is fuller, on middle, angling in. Mohammad Rizwan opens his stance and gets down on one knee to slog sweep it, but miscues the connection and the ball loops toward the deep square leg region. Rishad Hossain is the man who back paddles a bit, gets underneath the skier and takes the catch. Pakistan have slipped from 231/3 to 231/5.

Flat and fuller, on off, Mohammad Rizwan lunges and works it to mid on.

A controversial moment in the game. A lot will be talked about this wicket, but for now, we move on. Hussain Talat replaces Salman Agha.

OUT! SALMAN AGHA IS RUN OUT! A huge moment in the game and a controversial one as well. Mehidy Hasan Miraz drops it short and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan punches it down the pitch. Mehidy moves to his right but Salman Agha gets in his way and the ball hits the non-striker's pad and stops. Agha bends down to pick up the ball and give it to the bowler, but before he can do that, Mehidy quickly grabs the ball and throws it at the stumps, with Agha standing out of his crease. There is an appeal for a run out, and even though Agha is not happy about it, the on-field umpire has to go upstairs. The replay shows that the batter is outside his crease and 'OUT' flashes on the big screen. Bangladesh were well within their rights to appeal for this, but the spirit of the game certainly takes a hit here. Salman is fuming, throws his gloves on the ground but he has to walk back here, and the big 109-run stand is broken now.

What has happened there? Salman Agha is absolutely furious. He throws his helmet and gloves as he walks towards the dugout.

Fuller, around off, Mohammad Rizwan taps it back to the bowler.

Short, on off, Salman Agha tucks it to sqaure leg for one.

Full, on off, Agha blocks it down.

FOUR! HAMMERED AWAY! Ahmed pitches it hard on the length, on middle. Mohammad Rizwan, as soon as he sees the short delivery, transfers his weight on his back foot and pulls it hard to beat the right of the deep square leg fielder for four runs.

Fullish, around off, Mohammad Rizwan fends it back to the bowler.

Short, outside off, Agha cuts it to deep point for one.

FOUR! The runs are piling up thick and fast. Another half-volley from Taskin Ahmed, on off. Salman Agha uses his bottom hand to loft it swiftly over the right of the mid off fielder for four runs. That brings up the 100-RUN STAND between this pair.

SIX! Just the flick of the wrist from Agha! Full-length delivery, on middle, angling in. Salman Agha rolls his wrists and uses the pace of the bowler against him. The connection is so pure that the ball flies up and over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen.

Bouncer from Taskin Ahmed, just outside off. Salman Agha hangs back and tries to pull it away, but misses on the upper edge.

Full-length delivery, outside off, Salman Agha slices it uppishly toward the left of the sweeper cover to rotate the strike.

A touch fuller, on middle, Salman Agha blocks it to the off side.

Full, on middle, Salman Agha tucks it to square leg.

Fullish again, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it cover-point for another single.

Pitches it up, does Miraz, around off, Salman Agha drives it through cover for one run.

Short of a length, around off, Mohammad Rizwan heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Bouncer, outside off, Salman Agha looks to pull it down, but the ball beats the upper edge.

Fuller now from Ahmed, on off and middle. Salman Agha makes room and punches it to mid off.

Short, on off, Mohammad Rizwan puls it to deep square leg for a single.

On a length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

FOUR! SHOT! Back of a length, on the fifth stump, Mohammad Rizwan stays on his back foot and unleashes his punch through cover-point for four runs.

FIFTY FOR SALMAN AGHA! Back of a length, just outside off, Salman Agha guides it to short third for a single and gets his ninth half-century in ODIs. He raises his willow toward his dugout where his teamates are up on their feets to applause his inning.

Slightly fuller and on middle and off. Mohammad Rizwan again defends it out.

Tossed up on middle. Mohammad Rizwan prods and blocks it out.

Slight misfield! This is full and outside off, too wide. Mohammad Rizwan crunches it through covers for a couple of runs.

Fuller delivery, just outside off, turning away. Rizwan looks to reverse sweep but misses again.

Halt! Mohammad Rizwan missed his shot and took a hit to the left side of his helmet. The physio comes out for the mandatory concussion check. After a bit of chat, Rizwan is set to continue his inning.

Flights it full and around off, a bit of extra bounce. Rizwan looks to reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the helmet. The extra bounce does it. A concussion protocol is going on, but Rizwan should be fine.

This is full and around off, turning in. Agha flicks it to square leg for a single.

Length delivery on middle. Agha bunts it through mid-wicket for a single.

Short again, around leg. Agha ducks under it. Should have been wided again.

Wide! Shorter and down leg. Agha looks to pull but misses.

FOUR! Boundaries are coming regularly now! Overpitched delivery on leg. Agha makes room and lifts it over mid off for a boundary. Nicely played. Also, 200 is up for Pakistan.

Back of a length delivery, wide outside off. Rizwan steers it to third man for one more.

A length delivery, outside off. Agha guides it to third man for a single.

Leg bye! Short of a length, drifting on the pads. Rizwan looks to clip it away but misses and it rolls off the pads to fine leg for a leg bye.

Drops it full and around off. Rizwan drives it through covers and retains the strike.

A googly, sliding on the leg side. Agha turns it through mid-wicket for one more.

Tossed up, outside off, turning away. Agha prods and plays it to cover.

FOUR! Back-to-back! A bit too full from Rishad Hossain, outside off. Agha hammers it through point for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Good use of the feet! Looped up, a leg-breaker, fuller and on off. Agha comes down and tonks it down to long on for a one-bounce four.

Uppish but in the gap! Flighted, full and well outside off. Rizwan goes inside-out without much foot movement, lifts it over covers for a single.

Change of ends for Rishad Hossain.

On a nagging length, outside off. Rizwan strokes it to cover for a single.

Keeps it full and away from the batter. Rizwan, rooted to his crease, knocks it to mid off.

Touch fuller, outside off. Rizwan punches it past short cover. The fielder from sweeper cover runs across and cuts it off for two.

Rahman bowls the cutter, fuller and dipping on middle. Rizwan clips it to mid-wicket.

On a good length and on middle. Agha chops it down to third man and runs across.

Short of a good length and on top of off. Rizwan carves it past point for a run.

Tap and run! Tossed up, around off. Rizwan drops it to the left of cover for a single.

Miraz loops up a bit and slows up the pace, outside off. Rizwan prods to defend but gets an outside edge to third man for a couple of runs.

Pushes it full and onto the pads. Agha flicks it through square leg for a single.

Touch fuller and around off, not much turn. Salman Agha tucks it to square leg.

FOUR! Nicely played! Mehidy Hasan Miraz floats it up, fuller and on middle. Agha gets on his knee and sweeps it behind square leg for a boundary. The 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.

Tossed up, fuller and on middle. Agha steps down and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Shortish and on middle, Salman Agha tucks it to the leg side and sets off for the run. Rishad Hossain himself moves to his right to pick up the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Agha made his ground anyway.

Flighted, full and on off, Salman Agha gets low across and paddles it but cannot beat short fine.

Drops it short and on off, Salman Agha guides it off the outer half of the bat towards point.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for a single.

FOUR! Poor delivery and gets the treatment! Tries to bowl this quicker but drags his length way back, down the leg side as well. Mohammad Rizwan opens up his stance and helps it past short fine for a boundary.

Flatter, full and around off, Mohammad Rizwan goes down for the sweep but this is too full for that shot. He misses and Litton Das, the keeper takes a blow to his right knee.

DRINKS! The experienced duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha have added 41 runs together. A good passage of play for Pakistan after losing wickets in quick succession. Bangladesh have bowled well too. They have stemmed the run flow, but wickets are must as the ball gets older, it will get easier to bat on. Let's see who dominates the middle phase...

MAIDEN OVER! Flatter, full and on middle, Salman Agha clips it to short mid-wicket. Second maiden over for Mehidy in this game.

Slower through the air, full and on middle, Salman Agha pushes it back to the bowler.

Shortish and around middle, Salman Agha gets down and sweeps it but straight to backward square leg.

A bit shorter and on off, Salman Agha keeps it out to the off side.

Flighted, full and on middle, Salman Agha knocks it back to the bowler.

Floated, full and on off, Salman Agha goes down across and paddles it to short fine.

FOUR! Sloppy in the field! Afif Hossain drags his length back and outside off. Mohammad Rizwan presses forward initially but then moves back to slap it away through covers. Tanzid Hasan in the deep runs to his right, gets to the ball but lets it through for a boundary.

Flighted, full and on off, Salman Agha milks it to long on again for one.

Floated, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan eases it down to long on for another run.

Short again and outside off, Salman Agha cuts it away to deep point for a run.

Beaten! Tossed up, full and on off, keeps going straight. Salman Agha prods forward and plays for the turn but gets beaten on the outside edge. Litton Das grabs it behind the stump and quickly breaks the stumps, but Agha never left the crease.

Short and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Spin from both ends. Afif Hossain to bowl now.

Good effort in the deep! Dragged back and on middle, Salman Agha moves back and pulls it away towards the deep mid-wicket region. Nahid Rana from deep square leg runs a long way to his left and dives to make a fine stop. Saves a couple of runs for his team.

Floated, full and on middle, Salman Agha is solid in his defense.

A googly, full and on middle, Salman Agha knocks it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Easy picking! Shorter in length and down the leg side. Salman Agha just has to get some bat on it and tickles it away to the fine leg fence for an easy boundary. That brings up the 150 for Pakistan.

Flatter, short and outside off, Salman Agha cuts it away but fails to beat point.

Tossed up, full and on off, Salman Agha pushes it to short cover.

Short again and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan gets on top of it and pulls it hard but straight to short mid-wicket.

Oh..that's a beauty! Nahid Rana hits the length hard at 144 clicks, on off, takes off viciously off the deck. Mohammad Rizwan gets surprised by it and drops his hands to let it go to the keeper. Gives a thumbs up to Rana as well.

Touch fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it off the innner half of the bat wide of mid on for a couple of runs.

Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to short cover.

Back of a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pats it towards short cover.

Short of a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan hops up and dabs it down to point.

SIX! Short and punished! A half-tracker, on middle. Salman Agha rocks back to pull it away but gets it from the toe-end of the bat. It flies to the vacant deep square leg region and hits the boundary cushions on the full for a biggie.

Pushed through quicker, short and on middle, angles in. Salman Agha fails to work it away and gets hit on the thigh pad.

Close! Flatter, short and around off, turns away sharply and keeps low as well. Salman Agha looks to cut it away but the ball just zips past the outside edge.

Floated, full and on off, Salman Agha prods forward and taps it to short cover.

Goes short and on off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it down to long off for a single.

Tossed up, full and on off, Salman Agha backs away and drives it through covers for a single.

A shout for LBW, but not given! This is on a hard length and on off, keeps a bit low. Mohammad Rizwan hops up and fails to get his bat down in time and misses to get hit on the pads. Rana seems confident again but the keeper, Litton Das, signals that the ball is going over the stumps.

Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Salman Agha once again rides the bounce well and works it towards square leg for one.

Short of a length and on middle, takes off sharply. Salman Agha hops up and pats it to the leg side. A bit of a 'Yes and No' between the batters and they decide against the run.

Hard length and on middle, angling into the body of the batter, Mohammad Rizwan lifts his front leg up and flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Back of a length and around leg, Salman Agha tucks it away to deep fine for a single.

FOUR! Just over! Good-length delivery around off. Salman Agha pushes at it with hard hands. His bat gets turned in his hands and the ball flies just over the point fielder for a boundary.

Slightly quicker and shorter as well, on off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it to extra cover.

Tossed up, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan gets forward and fends it away.

A mix-up but no harm done! Floated, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it wide of cover-point and sets off for the run, but is sent back by his partner. Afif Hossain dives to his right to stop the ball, and Rizwan turns around and puts in a dive to make his ground.

Slows it up, full and around off, Mohammad Rizwan watches it through and leaves it alone.

Flighted, full and well outside off, turns away. Mohammad Rizwan reaches out and throws his hands at it. Gets a bottom edge onto the ground and goes on the bounce to first slip.

Flatter, full and drifting down the leg, Salman Agha tucks it away to mid-wicket for a single.

Four dots on the trot to end the over! A touch fuller and on off, jags back in sharply. Mohammad Rizwan lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper. It wasn't that far away from the off pole.

On a length and around off, Mohammad Rizwan opens the face of his bat and steers it to backward point.

Hard-length delivery, on off, nips back in, Mohammad Rizwan hops up and dabs it towards point.

Lands this on a good length and in the channel outside off, holds its line, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Fuller delivery, angling into the pads. Mohammad Rizwan keeps his balance nicely, uses his wrists to flick it away with good timing through mid-wicket for a boundary. A boundary after almost 10 overs.

Back of a length and on off, skids through a bit. Mohammad Rizwan gets hurried and ends up stabbing it down to backward point.

Gives this one some more air, full and on middle, Salman Agha defends it on the front foot.

Slows it up, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it down to long off for a run.

Flighted, full and around off, Salman Agha drills it to sweeper cover for a single.

Flatter, full and outside off. Salman Agha reaches out and slices it aerailly but through the vacant point region for a couple of runs.

Ripper! Floats it up, full and on off, grips and turns away sharply. Salman Agha strides out to play at it but the ball spins past the outside edge.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Salman Agha prods forward and blocks it out.

Rishad Hossain is into the attack.

A huge appeal for LBW but turned down. Was it missing the stumps? A good length delivery, around off, nipping back in sharply. Mohammad Rizwan prods forward to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge. Rana seems confident but Mehidy Hasan Miraz isn't very convinced. With just one review left, Bangladesh opt not to take it. Ball Tracking after the over shows that the ball was indeed going over the stumps.

Overpitched, around off, Salman Agha drives it neatly through cover for a single.

Full-length delivery around off, Agha drives it from the inner half of his bat to mid on.

Bangladesh have pulled things back here. 2 wickets and 1 run in the last 12 balls. Salman Agha is the next man in.

OUT! TAKEN! Pakistan had a very good start, but after the fall of the first wicket, Bangladesh have got back into the contest. Short of a length from Rana, angling away, just outside off. Shamyl Hussain stays on his back foot and looks to go for a pull, but the ball gets big on him and takes the top edge. The ball balloons toward the deep third region, where Mustafizur Rahman moves a bit to his right, gets low on his knee and takes a safe catch. Pakistan lose their third wicket for 122.

Hard-length delivery, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan guides it to deep third for a single.

Short, on off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it to mid off.

It's a maiden over from the skipper! Short of a length, on off. Shamyl Hussain knocks it to the right of the bowler.

Pitches it up, does Miraz, on off, Shamyl Hussain pushes it to cover.

No timing at all! Quicker and shorter, on middle. Shamyl Hussain rocks back to pull but gets hurried. He miscues it off the bottom half of the bat towards mid no.

Short, on off, Shamyl Hussain blocks it away.

Floated, full and on middle, Shamyl Hussain knocks it down the pitch.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Shamyl Hussain blocks it back to the bowler.

Full, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to mid on.

Fuller, around off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it to short cover.

Both the openers are gone now for Pakistan. That brings Mohammad Rizwan out to the middle.

OUT! IN THE AIR... TAKEN! This time it's Taskin Ahmed who gets the wicket, and now both the openers of Pakistan are in the hut. Ahmed bowls it on a good length once again, on the sixth stump line. Sahibzada Farhan plants his front foot toward the leg side to open up his hip as he looks to heave it across the line, but ends up getting a thick outside edge. The ball flies high toward the deep third region, where Tawhid Hridoy gets under the skier and pouches it safely into his hands. Pakistan are 121/2 now.

Good length and around off, Shamyl Hussain opens the face of his bat and guides it past point for another run.

Hits the length hard, on middle, takes off a bit. Sahibzada Farhan rides the bounce well and pats it to the leg side for a run.

Back of a length, angling across the left-hander. Shamyl Hussain tucks it to mid on for one.

Dragged back, on middle, Shamyl Hussain punches it down to long on for a run.

Short and around off, Shamyl Hussain cuts it to point.

Full, on off, Shamyl Hussain pushes it to cover.

Full-length delivery on the stumps, Shamyl Hussain defends it back to the bowler.

Fuller, on the stumps, Shamyl Hussain looks to defend but misses and hits the pad.

Full-length delivery,  Farhan sweeps it to square leg for a single.

Ahmed pitches on a length, around the pads, Sahibzada Farhan flicks it to fine leg for a single.

Back of a length, outside off, Sahibzada Farhan punches it to deep cover for a couple.

Good-length delivery, on middle, Sahibzada Farhan defends it back to the bowler.

A touch shorter, on middle, Shamyl Hussain flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Back of a length, middle and off, Shamyl Hussain punches it to cover.

Back of a length, angling across the stumps, Shamyl Hussain shoulder arms to the delivery.

WIDE! Bangladesh have already bowled 9 extras, counting this. They really need to check on it. Bouncer from Ahmed, on middle, but Shamyl Hussain drops his stance and the delivery sails over his helmet.

Short again, outside off, Farhan cuts it toward the left of the deep cover fielder and gets a brace.

Much fuller, on off, Shamyl Hussain jams it to mid off for a single.

Miraz drags his length back, on off, Sahibzada Farhan pulls it to deep square leg for one.

Full, on the stumps. Sahibzada Farhan drives it back to the bowler.

Just outside off, a touch fuller in length, Sahibzada Farhan moves away from the stumps and cuts it straight to cover.

Tossed up, on off, Sahibzada Farhan lunges and rests it down the track.

Back of a length, outside off, Sahibzada Farhan dabs it through cover for one.

On a length, outside off, Shamyl Hussain guides it to deep third to take a single and get off the mark.

WIDE! What a take that is from Litton Das. Taskin pitches it hard on the length, just outside leg. Shamyl Hussain looks to flick it but misses. Das flies to his right and extends his right hand to glove it. Certainly saved four runs for his team.

Back of a length, angling across the stumps, Shamyl Hussain rocks back and bunts it to point.

Short, way outside off, Shamyl Hussain makes a leave at it.

Good-length delivery, around off, shaping away. Shamyl Hussain opens the face of the bat and guides it to point.

Taskin Ahmed offers a bouncer, outside off, Sahibzada Farhan hops and punches it away through cover for a single.

DRINKS! Bangladesh have finally managed to get the breakthrough. Maaz Sadaqat will be a bit disappointed not getting to a hundred, but he has played an outstanding knock here, setting a good platform for his team. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be hoping that Bangladesh can build on this wicket and pick up a couple more quickly to put the pressure back on the visitors. Also, Shamyl Hussain walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mehidy Hasan Miraz draws first blood. This is flat and fuller, around off and middle. Maaz Sadaqat predetermines and looks to ramp it over the keeper, but ends up getting the connection from the toe end of his bat. The ball lobs up and it's an easy catch for Litton Das, standing behind the stumps. Sadaqat was looking really dangerous, but Bangladesh will take a sigh of relief after getting their first breakthrough. The massive 103-run opening stand is broken now.

Full, outside off, Sahibzada Farhan drives it to cover for one.

Short, angling in, Sahibzada Farhan comes down the track and manages to flick it deep fine leg for a couple for runs, as the fielder in the region fumbles a bit.

Full, outside off, Sahibzada Farhan pushes it to extra cover.

Pitches it up, around the pads of the batter. Maaz Sadaqat flicks it to fine leg and gets the single. Pakistan have reached the 100 runs mark, which also means it's a 100-run partnership between these two batters. What a start this is from Pakistan!

Quick and fuller, on off, Maaz Sadaqat pushes it to cover.

Short of a length once again from Rahman, outside off. Maaz Sadaqat charges down the deck and slaps it from the inner half of the bat. The ball bounces and flies away from the short cover fielder, but the ball doesn't have enough legs to reach the boundary ropes as sweeper cover gets around it. Three runs taken.

Slower and on a good length, on off, Maaz Sadaqat respects this delivery and dabs it to the cover fielder.

Short again, outside off, Sahibzada Farhan pats it to deep cover for one more run.

Short of a length, outside off, Maaz Sadaqat cuts it late to deep third for a single.

Tap and run! Change in pace from Mustafizur Rahman, on middle, shaping away. Sahibzada Farhan lunges and pushes it with soft hands to the right of the mid off fielder. He sprints hard to reach the other end. The fielder does well to score a direct hit at the non-striker's end, but Farhan is well inside the crease.

Full-length delivery, attacking the middle stump. Sahibzada Farhan prods halfway and works it to the right of the bowler.

Pitches it up, does Miraz, on middle, angling in. Maaz Sadaqat goes deep into the crease and works it to mid-wicket. 8 runs coming from the first over of Miraz.

A touch fuller, once again, on off, Maaz Sadaqat hangs back and slaps it through cover-point for a couple of runs.

Full, around middle, Sahibzada Farhan knocks it to long on for a single.

Nearly dragged on! A tad fuller, outside off, Maaz Sadaqat looks to dab it away, but gets nicked on the inside edge. The ball zips past the stumps and rolls to short fine leg. Single taken.

FOUR! Sadaqat is looking so confident with his willow. Miraz drags his length back, pitching it just outside off and angles in. Maaz Sadaqat rocks back and cuts it despite having not much room, through point for four runs.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz jogs from around the wicket and bowls fuller, on off, Maaz Sadaqat nudges it to the leg side.

Powerplay 2! Now, four fielders are allowed outside the inner ring till the 40th over. A much-improved and intent-driven first ten overs from Pakistan than the last game. Maaz Sadaqat has led the charge well, already notching up his maiden ODI fifty and looks set for a big one here. Sahibzada Farhan has also played his part in keeping the scoring rate over 8. Bangladesh desperately needs a wicket here and in the last match, the first wicket changed everything, and they will be hoping for the same. We will see spin for the first time as Mehidy Hasan Miraz brings himself into the attack now.

85 runs off the first 10 overs. Pushes it full and on leg, Sahibzada Farhan nudges it to mid-wicket.

This is full and on the pads. Farhan clips it to deep square leg for a brace.

Well bowled! The Fizz needs to bowl more of his variations. A slower cutter into the surface and on leg. Farhan tries to flick it away but gets a soft leading edge to the left of Rahman. Well wide of him.

A good length delivery, on top of off. Farhan stays back and turns it to mid-wicket.

Back of a length, outside off. Maaz Sadaqat dabs it to third man for a single.

FOUR! It's raining boundaries! Rahman serves it full and around off, nipping in. Maaz Sadaqat prods and punches it through covers. Afif Hossain chases but fails to flick it back.

The Fizz replaces Taskin Ahmed.

FOUR! Crunched! Pitches it up and gives width outside off. Sahibzada Farhan leans and creams it through covers for a boundary. 20 runs off Rana's over.

FIVE WIDES! Not happening for Rana so far. Uses the surface and bangs into it but too short on this ocassion, over the batter and past the keeper as well for a boundary.

On a nagging length and outside off. Farhan punches it cover.

Tap and run! On a good length and on middle. Maaz Sadaqat drops it in front of mid on and scampers across.

SIX! ALL THE WAY! Rana bowls it short but errs in line and bowls down leg. Maaz Sadaqat pulls it easily over fine leg and it goes over the fence.

FOUR! HIT AWAY! MAIDEN ODI FIFTY FOR MAAZ. He throws a fist into the air as soon as he finds the boundary. A confident innings so far from him. Shorter and on middle. Maaz Sadaqat steps away and pulls it to mid-wicket for a boundary.

Short of a good length, outside off. Maaz Sadaqat stays back and punches it to the right of point. Rishad Hossain gets his right hand out and stops it.

Leg bye! Straight, length and on the pads. Maaz Sadaqat fails to clip it away and it rolls off the pads to fine leg for a leg bye.

SIX! Releases all the pressure! Ahmed overcorrects and bowls a juicy half-volley on middle. Maaz Sadaqat lifts it straight down the ground for an 81-meter six.

Three dots in a row! Taskin Ahmed bowls in the same channel, around off. Maaz Sadaqat taps it late behind point.

Around leg and nips back in a touch, on a length. Maaz Sadaqat watchfully defends.

On a length, outside off. Maaz Sadaqat punches it to cover.

A huge shout for caught behind but turned down quickly. Taskin Ahmed seems confident and convinces his skipper to take it upstairs. UltraEdge loads... FLAT LINE. Not out it remains. A lot of uneven bounce on this surface. This one blows up as Ahmed bowls it short and around off, angling away. Maaz Sadaqat has a poke at it but misses, as confirmed by the technology. Bangladesh lose the review.

Pushes it full and angling around off. Farhan swings his blade and hits it straight to mid on.

Ouch! Maaz Sadaqat took a blow on his left thumb, and he is looking in pain. The physio is having a look at it and applying some magic spray. We are good to go again.

A bumper, closer to the batter's head. Maaz Sadaqat gets on top of the bounce and pulls if off the gloves to fine leg for a single. Maaz has taken a blow on the left hand and is in some pain.

Short of a length, around off. Farhan pulls it to deep square leg for a single. 50 is up for the visitors.

Uneven bounce does it for Rana. Farhan reviews it, though. UltraEdge shows no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows it misses the stumps. The decision has to be overturned. Rana bangs it short and on middle, the ball dies off the surface and pings Farhan on the pads as he tries to pull it away. Farhan gets the decision in his favour.

Slight halt! Sahibzada Farhan is unhappy with his bat and has asked for a new one. All set to resume.

Rana uses the height to great effect and bangs into the surface, outside off. Farhan jabs it straight to point.

Nahid Rana goes a touch fuller and on middle. Farhan rocks back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

On a good length and around off. Maaz Sadaqat solidly blocks it out. Good over from Mustafizur Rahman.

Into the surface, gets it to shoot off, outside off. Maaz Sadaqat slaps it to point where the fielder leaps and picks on a bounce.

Short of a length on top of middle. Maaz Sadaqat picks near his waist and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple more.

Rahman pitches it near the 8-meter length, around off. Maaz Sadaqat carves it to the left of third man for a brace.

On a length and swinging away, outside off. Maaz Sadaqat is beaten by the movement as he flashes his blade across.

Serves it full and drifting on middle and off. Maaz Sadaqat leans into his defensive shot.

Short in length, around off. Sadaqat plays it to point for a single. 10 runs off Rana's first over.

Bowls the hard length and gets it to bounce off the surface, outside off. Maaz slashes his blade and misses.

SIX! Maaz Sadaqat takes on Nahid Rana now. Overpitched delivery, outside off. Maaz Sadaqat holds his shape and thumps it downtown for a six.

Short in length, outside off. Maaz Sadaqat steps across, doesn't overhit and places it through cover-point for a brace.

Excellent stop! Hard length delivery, outside off. Farhan punches it to the left of mid off. Mehidy Hasan Miraz puts in a dive and stops with his left hand, saving a certain boundary. A single.

Pushes it full and outside off. Farhan drives it to cover.

First bowling change? Yes, the star of the last match, Nahid Rana comes into the attack now.

Test match stuff! Short in length, around the fifth stump and seams away. Maaz Sadaqat lets it go.

A bumper, around off. Maaz Sadaqat ducks under it.

FOUR! Streaky but fortune favours the brave. This is full and outside off, angling in. Maaz Sadaqat swings hard across the line but gets a thick top edge over first slip and it flies to third man for four.

Sahibzada Farhan again walks across, picks off the pads and helps it to fine leg for one.

Bowls a straighter line, onto the pads. Farhan gets across and tucks it to square leg.

Touch fuller, in line of the stumps. Sahibzada Farhan defends it out.

SIX! This is outstanding stuff! Clear intent from the youngster, and he is putting pressure on the bowler. Pitched up, around off. Maaz Sadaqat shuffles across, opens up his body and wrists it over mid-wicket for a six.

Back of a length delivery on middle. Maaz Sadaqat stays inside the line to defend.

Short of a length and around off. Abdul Samad hops and taps it to point.

A proper bouncer from Taskin, gets big on the batter. Maaz pulls and mistimes it over the bowler's head for a couple of runs.

SIX! NO BALL! Really good start by Maaz Sadaqat. Not that short from Ahmed, this is on middle. Maaz Sadaqat picks the length and pulls it flat over square leg for a biggie. Oh dear! Taskin Ahmed has overstepped as well. A Free Hit will follow...

A hard length delivery, around off, picks off the surface and holds its line. Maaz Sadaqat shoulders arms to it.

Slants in a length ball on middle and leg. Farhan clips it past square leg for a single.

Angles it across the batter, around off. Farhan sweetly punches it to the left of extra-cover for a single.

Into the surface from Rahman, tad shorter and on middle. Farhan gets on his toes to defend, but does so off his gloves.

Attacks the stumps with a length delivery. Farhan solidly blocks it out.

Back of a length, outside off. Maaz Sadaqat chops it down to third man for a single.

FOUR! Positive start from Maaz! Rahman pushes it full and outside off, swinging away late. Maaz Sadaqat half-presses across and crunches it through point for a boundary.

FOUR! Boundary on the first ball. That will help his confidence a lot. Mustafizur Rahman bowls it on a length, outside off, slight width and Maaz Sadaqat pounces on it. He hits it through covers for a boundary.

Mustafizur Rahman to share the attack.

Well bowled! On a nagging length and around off, nipping in sharply with a little bit of bounce. Farhan adjusts in his crease and pats it on the off side.

FOUR! Fine shot from Farhan to get the innings underway! Ahmed serves it too full and angling on the pads. Farhan flicks it nicely past mid-wicket and it races to the fence.

Overpitched delivery, just outside off. Farhan steps across and forward and pushes it to extra-cover.

Pushes the length touch forward and serves it outside off, swinging away. Farhan shoulders arms.

Similar length from Ahmed, touch outside off. Farhan again plays it onto the strip and to the bowler.

Starts with a good length delivery, around off with a little bit of inward shape. Sahibzada Farhan taps it back to Ahmed.

We are all set to begin! The conditions are a bit overcast in Dhaka but thankfully no signs of rain. Fans are still coming in the stadium and we can expect a full house for this game. Mehidy Hasan Miraz leads the Bangladesh players out to the middle before they take up their respective field positions. Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat are the two openers for Pakistan. Taskin Ahmed has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Two slips in place as well. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - Athar Ali Khan is pitchside. He says that there is a lot more grass left on the wicket than the last game. Adds that the bowlers will target the 6-8 meter area to get help from the surface. Athar mentions that it is hard and compact but expects even bounce. Ends by saying that the batters will also enjoy playing their shots as the ball will come onto the bat nicely.

The middle order needs to step up - Shaheen Afridi, the skipper of Pakistan, says the wicket looks good, green on the surface and a little bit hard. Reckons their batters know their mistake, they come harder and play their shots, and Afridi fully believes in them. Shares that they started well with the bat in the last match, but want to play in the middle overs and get a big total. Informs Haris Rauf replaces Abrar Ahmed.

Focus on their process - Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the captain of Bangladesh, states that he expects his bowlers to click as they were ruthless in the last match. Continues that Nahid Rana did great, taking many wickets, which was a blessing. They're looking for wickets in the first 10 overs again. After being asked what are the plans for this match, he says that he would like to seal the series which won't be easy. All matches have been challenging. Miraz wants the team to focus on their process and as a batting unit, take responsibility to score runs. Miraz describes the pitch as a great wicket to bat on, and praises Tanzid's batting. He says bowling well makes things easier for a captain. Ends up by saying that there is no team changes and they're sticking with the same team.

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (C), Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf (In place of Abrar Ahmed).

Bangladesh (Unchanged Playing XI) - Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Tawhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.

TOSS - The coin lands in favour of Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Bangladesh elect to BOWL first.

A seven-year wait ends! Bangladesh's performance reflected a team hungry for success after their forced absence from the world stage. The hosts capitalized on Pakistan's inexperience batting line-up, but winning the toss made a huge impact on that game, regardless of the fact that Shaheen Afridi would have opted to bat first anyway. But the resilience of the bowling unit of this side was just impeccable. This victory was particularly historic as it was Bangladesh's first ODI win over Pakistan since the 2018 Asia Cup and their largest-ever win against them in terms of wickets and balls remaining. With the series lead, Bangladesh has successfully set a positive tone for their road to the 2027 World Cup, while Pakistan faces immediate pressure to find consistency among their new-look top order. So folks, fasten your seatbelt as this enthralling match will begin shortly. Toss and team updates to follow.

The rebuilt crisis? Pakistan entered the series following a disappointing loss against the Bangla Tigers. They had four debuts in the very first game, which is also their most in an ODI since 2008, as they are looking to rebuild their structure. Their struggle for stability was evident in the 1st ODI, where only four of their batters got to double digits, and the maximum was scored by Faheem Ashraf (37 off 47 deliveries). Even after losing the previous encounter, Pakistan still dominate the head-to-head record by winning 34 matches out of 39 ODIs, which basically sums up the heritage this side holds, but the question is, will the newcomers click in this do-or-die scenario?

Warm welcome to all the readers - The first ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Mirpur marked a significant restart for both teams, as it was their first international encounter following the 2026 T20 World Cup phase. But today once again these Asian giants will lock their horns at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, where the Bangla Tigers will be looking forward to end the series by winning this clash, and on the other side, Pakistan's win will give them the chance to level it up.

... MATCHDAY ...

Series on the line in Mirpur - With the series on the line and plenty at stake beyond just this contest, Bangladesh and Pakistan return to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur for the second ODI of the three-match series. The hosts carry strong momentum after a commanding eight-wicket win in the opener, where Bangladesh's bowling once again proved their biggest strength. Nahid Rana's fiery 5/24 ripped through Pakistan's inexperienced batting lineup, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz provided control through the middle overs before Tanzid Hasan's fluent 67 not out guided the chase with ease. Tigers roaring at home - Bangladesh have built a reputation in recent years for being extremely difficult to beat in home conditions, particularly on Mirpur's surfaces where their combination of seamers and spinners often thrives. Najmul Hossain Shanto will again be key at the top of the order, while captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz remains the side's most reliable all-round performer with his ability to influence games with both bat and ball. Litton Das also remains a crucial figure in the batting unit with his ability to anchor or accelerate depending on the situation, while Tawhid Hridoy's aggressive middle-order strokeplay could provide the momentum Bangladesh often look for in the middle overs. Firepower with the ball - With the ball, Mustafizur Rahman's variations and the raw pace of Nahid Rana give the hosts multiple wicket-taking options on a surface that showed signs of offering both seam movement and bounce in the first game. Taskin Ahmed's ability to hit the deck hard and extract extra bounce adds further bite to the pace attack, while leg-spinner Rishad Hossain provides a valuable wicket-taking option through the middle overs with his attacking approach. Bangladesh’s bowling attack looked balanced and disciplined in the opening match, keeping Pakistan under constant pressure and ensuring the target never grew beyond reach. Transition phase for Pakistan - For Pakistan, this series represents the beginning of a transitional phase. The visitors arrived in Bangladesh with a new-look squad that excluded several established names, including Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz, while Shaheen Shah Afridi leads a side featuring multiple debutants trying to establish themselves at the international level. One of the young players attracting attention is Maaz Sadaqat, who was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars in Doha and is regarded as one of Pakistan's promising emerging talents and showed glimpses of his talent in the first game. Their biggest concern from the first ODI was the fragile batting display, with only Faheem Ashraf and Sahibzada Farhan showing resistance as the rest of the lineup struggled against disciplined bowling. Pakistan search for stability - Pakistan will need stronger contributions from the likes of Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan, whose experience in the middle order could prove vital in stabilising the innings, while Mohammad Wasim adds value as a lower-order hitter alongside his pace with the ball. Abrar Ahmed also needs to take up more responsibility being the go-to spinner in the team. Afridi remains Pakistan's biggest threat with the new ball, capable of breaking partnerships early, and if conditions again favour pace and bounce, the visitors could consider bringing Haris Rauf into the XI to inject extra speed and aggression into the attack. Team Form (Last 5 completed ODIs, most recent first) - Bangladesh - WWLWL | Pakistan - LWWWW. ODI rivalry through the years - Bangladesh's most recent ODI series win over Pakistan came in emphatic fashion in 2015, when they swept the visitors 3-0 in Mirpur. That result marked a significant moment in the rivalry, as Pakistan had largely dominated the bilateral contests (3 or more matches) before that. The visitors recorded 3-0 and 5-0 series wins in 2002 and 2003, followed by another 5-0 triumph in 2008 and a 3-0 victory in 2011, underlining how the balance of power had long tilted in their favour before Bangladesh's breakthrough. The bigger picture for Bangladesh - Beyond the immediate contest, the stakes are also significant for Bangladesh in the bigger ODI landscape. The Tigers are currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI rankings and will need consistent results to push themselves back into the top tier. The rankings carry major implications because the qualification pathway for the 2027 ODI World Cup will award direct spots to the top eight teams, excluding hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, by the qualification cut-off. That makes every bilateral series crucial, and victories like the one in the first ODI against Pakistan could help Bangladesh climb back up the table and strengthen their case for direct qualification. With Mirpur historically being a fortress for the Tigers and Pakistan searching for stability in a rebuilding phase, the second ODI promises to be a fascinating contest between a confident home side pushing for rankings progress and a young Pakistan unit eager to bounce back and keep the series alive.