In only his second international appearance, young all-rounder Maaz Sadaqat delivered a breathtaking performance to keep Pakistan alive in the three-match ODI series. After a heavy defeat in the first game, Pakistan bounced back at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, overcoming both Bangladesh and a mid-game hailstorm to secure a dominant victory.
The Batting Blitz: Maaz and Agha Set the Tone
After being put in to bat, Pakistan’s new-look opening pair finally clicked.
Post-match reactions and handshakes as Pakistan clinch the 2nd #BANvPAK ODI by 128 runs ✨#BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/w3sHzGfCrB
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 13, 2026
- The Start: Maaz Sadaqat and Sahibzada Farhan (31) put on a blistering 103-run opening stand in just 13 overs. Maaz reached his half-century in just 31 balls, eventually falling for 75.
- The Middle Order: Salman Ali Agha (64) and Mohammad Rizwan (44) stabilized the innings with a 109-run partnership.
- The Controversy: Agha was involved in a heated run-out at the non-striker’s end by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, sparking a collapse where Pakistan lost their last 7 wickets for just 43 runs, ending at 274 all out.
The Bowling Masterclass: Defending the DLS Target
Rain and lightning delayed the match for over two hours, revising Bangladesh’s target to 243 in 32 overs.
- The Collapse: Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi (2-22) removed Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto in his opening spell, leaving the hosts at a dismal 13-3.
- Maaz’s Spell: Maaz then traded his bat for the ball, using his left-arm spin to dismantle the middle order. He took 3-23, including the crucial wicket of Litton Das (41) via a successful DRS review.
- Closing the Game: Haris Rauf (3-26) cleaned up the tail as Bangladesh were skittled for 114 in 23.3 overs.
Instant impact with the bat 🤩
🎙️ Maaz Sadaqat and Sahibzada Farhan in conversation, reflecting on the match-winning effort and crisp strokeplay #BANvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/HOgfzL5xUO
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 13, 2026
Match Summary: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (2nd ODI)
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
| Pakistan | 274 (47.3 ov) | Maaz Sadaqat (75), Salman Agha (64) |
| Bangladesh | 114 (23.3 ov) | Litton Das (41), Towhid Hridoy (28) |
| Result | PAK won by 128 runs (DLS) | POTM: Maaz Sadaqat |
The Series Decider
With the series tied at 1-1, the final ODI will be played on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the same venue in Dhaka. Pakistan will be looking to carry this momentum to secure their first ODI series win in Bangladesh in over a decade.
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