Bangladesh vs. Pakistan: How to Watch the 2nd ODI and What to Expect
The second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan is set to take place on Friday, March 13th, with fans in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and Bangladesh able to follow the action live through various streaming and television options.
Where to Stream the Match
For viewers in the United States, Willow TV is the primary broadcaster. Subscriptions are available through their website, Amazon Prime, Sling TV, and Fubo TV. Willow TV is also available as an add-on through many cable and satellite providers like DirecTV.
Canadian viewers also have access through Willow TV’s streaming and television services.
In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast on ARY Digital, a Pakistani entertainment network.
Pakistan will observe coverage on PTV Sports and A Sports, with live streaming available via Tamasha Web or Myco Broadcasting.
Back in Bangladesh, Gazi TV (GTV) will broadcast the match live on television, while Toffee and Tapmad offer streaming options.
Match Timing: A Global View
The first ball is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. Bangladesh Standard Time (BST). This translates to:
- 4:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (United States & Canada)
- 1:15 a.m. Pacific Time (United States & Canada)
- 8:15 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time (United Kingdom)
Bangladesh Dominates First ODI
Bangladesh secured a commanding eight-wicket victory in the first ODI, dismissing Pakistan for a mere 114 runs and chasing down the target in just 15.1 overs. This win marked Bangladesh’s largest victory over Pakistan in ODI cricket, both in terms of wickets and balls remaining. Nahid Rana’s impressive performance with five wickets for 24 runs was pivotal for the Tigers.
Pakistan’s Debutants and Road Ahead
Pakistan introduced four debutantes – Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, and Abdul Samad – in the first ODI. With their first match experience under their belts, they will be looking to improve their performance in the second match to keep the series alive.
Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh (Expected XI): 1. Saif Hassan, 2. Tanzid Hasan, 3. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4. Litton Das (wicketkeeper), 5. Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), 6. Towhid Hridoy, 7. Afif Hossain, 8. Rishad Hossain, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Nahid Rana, 11. Mustafizur Rahman.
Pakistan (Expected XI): 1. Sahibzada Farhan, 2. Maaz Sadaqat, 3. Shamyl Hussain, 4. Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), 5. Salman Agha, 6. Hussain Talat, 7. Abdul Samad, 8. Faheem Ashraf, 9. Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), 10. Mohammad Wasim/Haris Rauf, 11. Abrar Ahmed.
Did You Know?
Najmul Hossain Shanto recently surpassed 5,000 runs in international cricket during the first ODI, becoming the ninth Bangladeshi batter to achieve this milestone.
FAQ
- Where can I watch the match in the US? Willow TV is the broadcaster in the US, available via subscription on their website, Amazon Prime, Sling TV, and Fubo TV.
- What time does the match start in Bangladesh? The match starts at 2:15 PM Bangladesh Standard Time (BST).
- Who won the first ODI? Bangladesh won the first ODI by eight wickets.
- Which Pakistani players debuted in the first ODI? Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, and Abdul Samad all made their ODI debuts for Pakistan.
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as Bangladesh and Pakistan clash in the second ODI!