BAN vs PAK 2nd ODI: Rain, run-out drama and Sadaqat heroics seal Pakistan’s 128-run DLS win

The second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Friday was temporarily suspended due to heavy rain and lightning before Pakistan eventually secured a comprehensive 128-run victory via the DLS method to level the three-match series 1-1.

Earlier in the match, Pakistan were bowled out for 274 in 47.3 overs, with a bizarre run-out involving Salman Ali Agha triggering a dramatic middle-order collapse.

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Opting to bat, Pakistan made a flying start through Maaz Sadaqat, who produced an aggressive knock of 75 off 46 balls, reaching his maiden ODI fifty in just 31 deliveries. Alongside Sahibzada Farhan (31), Sadaqat stitched together a 103-run opening partnership, putting Bangladesh under early pressure.

After the openers departed, Pakistan rebuilt through Mohammad Rizwan and Agha. The pair added 109 runs for the fourth wicket, with Agha scoring 64 off 62 balls and Rizwan contributing 44, putting the visitors in a strong position at 231/3.

However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the 39th over, bowled by Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

Rizwan gently pushed a delivery back down the pitch, and the ball rolled towards Agha, who had backed up at the non-striker’s end and was outside his crease. As the ball brushed his pads, Agha instinctively bent down and picked it up to return it to the bowler. Miraz quickly grabbed the ball and broke the stumps while Agha was still outside the crease, appealing for a run-out.

The on-field umpire referred the decision to the third umpire, who ruled in Bangladesh’s favour, confirming Agha’s dismissal. The Pakistan batter walked back visibly frustrated after the unusual dismissal.

The run-out proved to be the turning point of the innings. Pakistan lost seven wickets for just 44 runs, collapsing from a commanding position to be bowled out before completing their full quota of overs.

For Bangladesh, Rishad Hossain was the standout performer with 3/56, while captain Miraz finished with 2/34. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman also chipped in with crucial wickets to restrict Pakistan.

Bangladesh were 27/3 in 6.3 overs in the chase when play was halted due to rain and lightning, with Shaheen Afridi picking up two wickets for nine runs before the stoppage. While the rain later eased to a drizzle, frequent lightning and wet outfield conditions prevented an immediate restart.

After a delay of two hours and 15 minutes, play eventually resumed with revised conditions under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The match was shortened to 32 overs per side, leaving Bangladesh with a challenging revised target of 243 runs.

Litton Das (41 off 33) and Towhid Hridoy (28 off 38) briefly revived Bangladesh’s hopes with a 58-run partnership for the fourth wicket after the resumption.

However, Sadaqat, who had earlier impressed with the bat, turned the game decisively in Pakistan’s favour with the ball. He dismissed Litton to break the stand and went on to claim 3/23, triggering a dramatic collapse.

Once the partnership was broken, Bangladesh slipped rapidly from 73/4 to 114 all out in 23.3 overs, handing Pakistan a convincing 128-run victory via DLS.

Haris Rauf also played a key role with three wickets, while Shaheen Afridi finished with two to wrap up the innings.

Sadaqat’s outstanding all-round performance of 75 runs and 3/23 earned him the Player of the Match award.

Earlier in the day, Pakistan also suffered an injury scare when Hussain Talat was stretchered off and taken to hospital after sustaining a shoulder injury.

With the result, the three-match series is now level at 1-1, with the decider scheduled for March 15.

Toss and captain’s comments

After winning the toss on Friday, Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said the team expected their bowlers to deliver again after the impressive performance in the first match.

Miraz praised Nahid Rana for his match-winning spell and said Bangladesh would look to take early wickets once again. He added that while the team is targeting a series-clinching victory, they will continue to focus on their processes and ensure the batting unit takes responsibility.

Pakistan skipper Shaheen Afridi, meanwhile, said the surface looked good with a hint of green and bounce. Afridi backed his batters to respond after the disappointing outing in the previous game and stressed the need to build partnerships through the middle overs to post a competitive total.

Pakistan made one change, bringing in Haris Rauf in place of Abrar Ahmed.

Playing XIs

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

Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tawhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.