Maaz Sadaqat’s All-Round Masterclass Powers Pakistan to 128-Run DLS Victory Over Bangladesh
The Pakistan national cricket team delivered a commanding performance to defeat the Bangladesh national cricket team by 128 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the rain-affected second ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Friday’s result levels the three-match series at 1-1, forcing a decisive final encounter.
Maaz Sadaqat controlled the match across both innings. The all-rounder blasted a rapid 75 off 46 deliveries to anchor the top order before returning to take three wickets, dismantling the Bangladesh chase.
Pakistan’s Aggressive Batting Display
Batting first, Pakistan posted 274 all out in 47.3 overs. Sadaqat and Sahibzada Farhan established immediate dominance, constructing a 103-run opening partnership inside 13 overs. Farhan contributed 31 runs before falling to the spin attack.
The middle order sustained the scoring rate. Salman Agha accumulated 64 runs, forging a 109-run stand with wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, who added 44. Despite a late batting collapse that prevented Pakistan from batting out their full 50 overs, the competitive total applied substantial scoreboard pressure on the hosts.
Rain Interruption and Bangladesh’s Collapse
Bangladesh faltered immediately during their chase. Opening batter Tanzid Hasan fell for 1, and Saif Hassan managed only 12. Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi trapped captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for a duck, leaving the home side reeling at 27 for 3 in 6.3 overs.
A severe thunderstorm featuring hail forced players off the field for nearly two hours. Match officials subsequently revised the target to 243 runs in 32 overs under the DLS method.
Upon resumption, veteran batter Litton Das attempted a counterattack. He scored an aggressive 41, clearing the boundary for two sixes, while Towhid Hridoy provided support with 28. The resistance ended abruptly when Sadaqat trapped Das lbw, triggering a rapid lower-order collapse. Haris Rauf and Sadaqat finalized the demolition, taking three wickets each to bowl Bangladesh out for 114 in 23.3 overs.
Match Summary: Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 274 all out (47.3 overs) | Maaz Sadaqat (75), Salman Agha (64) |
| Bangladesh | 114 all out (23.3 overs) | Litton Das (41), Towhid Hridoy (28) |
Key Match Statistics
- Player of the Match: Maaz Sadaqat (75 runs, 3 wickets)
- Series Status: Level 1-1
- Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
- Bowling Highlights: Haris Rauf (3 wickets), Maaz Sadaqat (3 wickets), Shaheen Shah Afridi (1 wicket)