Salman Ali Agha Run Out and Rizwan Wicket Hand Bangladesh Control After Twin Strike

A catastrophic 39th over has left Pakistan’s middle order in tatters, swinging the momentum firmly back to Bangladesh in the second ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. 

After a resilient rebuilding phase that saw the visitors poised for a massive total, Rizwan and Agha's double strike triggered a sudden collapse that silenced the Pakistani dugout.

The drama unfolded with Pakistan cruising at 231/3. Salman Ali Agha ran out after anchoring the innings with a fluent 64. The set batter's departure was compounded just deliveries later when the experienced Mohammad Rizwan was sent packing for 44.

The twin blow dismantled a promising 109-run partnership, leaving the tail exposed to a jubilant Bangladeshi attack. From a position of absolute control at 103/0, Pakistan’s inability to navigate the pressure of the death overs has once again come under scrutiny. Bangladesh, led by the disciplined Mehidy Hasan Miraz, now sensed an opportunity to wrap up the series with a game to spare.