Pakistan crush Bangladesh to square ODI series 1-1
“Pakistan levelled the ODI series against Bangladesh with a dominant 128-run victory in a rain-shortened contest.”
Key points
- Pakistan levelled the ODI series against Bangladesh with a dominant 128-run victory in a rain-shortened contest.
- Strong batting from Maaz Sadaqat and disciplined bowling helped the visitors force a decider.
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 128 runs in a rain-affected second ODI in Dhaka, drawing the three-match series level at 1-1 after a commanding all-round performance.
Batting first, Pakistan scored 274, powered by an explosive 75 from Maaz Sadaqat and a composed 64 from Salman Ali Agha. Agha's innings ended in unusual fashion with a run-out, but Pakistan still carried enough momentum into the second half of the match.
After rain revised Bangladesh's target to 243 in 32 overs under the DLS method, Pakistan's bowlers took control. Bangladesh were dismissed for 114, with Maaz Sadaqat and Haris Rauf leading the effort and sealing a comprehensive win ahead of the deciding final ODI.
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