Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI - March 13, 2026
In an exciting encounter at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Pakistan emerged victorious over Bangladesh by 128 runs. The match was highlighted by a dominant batting performance from Maaz Sadaqat and an effective bowling display by Haris Rauf, both playing pivotal roles in securing the win for Pakistan.
Match Summary
- Winner: Pakistan
- Top Scorer: Maaz Sadaqat (75 runs)
- Best Bowler: Haris Rauf (3 wickets for 26 runs)
- Player of the Match: Likely Maaz Sadaqat for his all-round contribution with bat and ball.
- Notable Partnerships: Contributions from Mohammad Rizwan (44 runs) and Salman Agha (64 runs).
- Interesting Catches: Towhid Hridoy's catch to dismiss Sahibzada Farhan set the tone early in the innings.
Detailed Narrative
The match began with Bangladesh winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Pakistan's innings was spearheaded by Maaz Sadaqat, who played an aggressive knock of 75 runs off just 46 balls, featuring six boundaries and five sixes. His innings provided Pakistan with a solid foundation, supported by Salman Agha's steady 64 runs. Mohammad Rizwan also contributed a valuable 44 runs to propel Pakistan to a total of 274 in 47.3 overs.
Bangladesh's bowling attack had some highlights, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking two wickets for 34 runs and Rishad Hossain claiming three wickets but conceding 56 runs. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman managed to pick up a wicket each.
In response, Bangladesh faced a daunting DLS target of 243 in 32 overs due to interruptions. However, they struggled against the disciplined Pakistani bowling attack. Litton Das was the only significant contributor with the bat, scoring 41 runs off 33 balls. Haris Rauf's fiery spell of fast bowling dismantled the Bangladeshi lineup as he picked up three crucial wickets for just 26 runs. Maaz Sadaqat further showcased his all-round abilities by taking three wickets for 23 runs, stifling Bangladesh's chase.
Shaheen Afridi also made an impact with two early breakthroughs, dismissing Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto cheaply. The hosts were eventually bowled out for a mere 114 runs in just 23.3 overs.
This comprehensive victory demonstrated Pakistan's superior performance in both batting and bowling departments, ensuring their triumph in this ODI encounter.