Pakistan’s innings crumbled after a controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha, leaving the team all out for 274 in their second ODI against Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. The visitors lost seven wickets for just 43 runs at the tail end of the innings.
Earlier, Salman and Mohammad Rizwan had shared a fourth-wicket partnership of 109 runs, taking Pakistan to 231 for three. Salman, unbeaten on 64 at the time, was controversially run out after trying to reach Miraz’s fielding while outside the crease. Rizwan also fell shortly after, scoring 44. The opening partnership had contributed 103 runs to the total.
Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi returned after a brief break, but could not prevent the collapse. Key wickets fell to Bangladesh pacers, with Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Nahid Rana all playing vital roles in dismantling the batting line-up.
The match had started with Pakistan’s openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat, providing a steady foundation. Sadaqat impressed with 58 off 33 balls, while Farhan contributed 13 runs by the end of his innings. Later, Salman’s fifty guided Pakistan through a difficult phase, stabilising the innings alongside Rizwan.
Despite the strong partnership, the latter part of the innings saw Pakistan struggle to maintain momentum. Abdul Samad, Hussein Talat, and other middle-order batsmen fell cheaply, leading to the dramatic collapse. Pakistan’s innings was further hampered by disciplined bowling and sharp fielding from Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, had won the toss and opted to bowl first, following the strategy from the first ODI, where they had easily chased down 114 in just 15.1 overs.
