Controversial Run-Out Sparks Debate in Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI

The second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan was overshadowed by a controversial run-out involving Salman Ali Agha, sparking debates about sportsmanship in cricket. Agha's dismissal, which occurred during a crucial moment in the match, led to a rapid collapse of the Pakistani batting order. This incident has reignited discussions on the 'Spirit of Cricket' and the expectations of players during such situations. The match saw notable performances, including a strong start from Maaz Sadaqat, but ultimately ended with Pakistan being bowled out for 274. Read on to explore the details of this gripping encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 13, 2026, 17:52 IST

Major Controversy in Second ODI

The second One Day International (ODI) match between Bangladesh and Pakistan was marked by a significant controversy surrounding Salman Ali Agha's run-out, igniting discussions about the 'Spirit of Cricket'. This incident unfolded on March 13 at the Sher-E-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur.

During the 39th over, Pakistan appeared poised to set a formidable score, thanks to a solid 109-run partnership between Salman Ali Agha and Mohammed Rizwan. Agha, who had scored 64 runs off 62 balls, found himself at the non-striker's end when Rizwan played a ball towards bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Agha was marginally out of his crease, and as Hasan Miraz attempted to gather the ball, it became lodged near Agha's foot. In an effort to assist the bowler, Agha bent down to retrieve the ball, but Miraz, displaying sharp awareness, threw the ball at the stumps, catching Agha outside his crease. This led to Agha expressing his frustration and engaging in a heated exchange with the opposing players. The Bangladesh team pointed out that Agha was at fault for not being grounded in his crease.

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This dismissal led to a rapid decline in Pakistan's batting performance, with Rizwan falling just two balls later after scoring 44 runs off 59 deliveries. The team continued to lose wickets quickly during the final overs, ultimately being bowled out for 274 after having been in a strong position at 231-3 before Agha's run-out. Notably, 20-year-old Maaz Sadaqat provided a dynamic start for Pakistan, scoring 75 runs off just 46 balls in only his second ODI, forming a 103-run partnership with Sahibzada Farhan. Pakistan had previously lost the first ODI by eight wickets, where they were dismissed for a mere 115 runs, allowing Bangladesh to chase down the target with 209 balls to spare.