Mirpur, March 13 -- Bangladesh ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz knows every match is crucial for his side as he eyes a series triumph against Pakistan and automatic qualification for the next edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

Bangladesh registered an impressive eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the opening match of their three-game series in Mirpur earlier this week and get the chance to open up an unassailable 2-0 series lead when the next contest gets underway at the same venue on Friday.

While the series victory is important to Bangladesh, winning every ODI fixture they play is also crucial as they aim to qualify directly for next year's 50-over World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia as one of the top eight sides o...