PAK vs BAN 2nd ODI Highlights: Pakistan clinch 128-run win in Dhaka, level three-match series 1-1

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GAME OVER! Pakistan have clinched a 128-run win over Bangladesh (DLS method) to level the three-match ODI series 1-1. After rain halted the match for a significant amount of time, Bangladesh were set a target of 243 from 32 overs. However, the hosts suffered a massive collapse and were all out for 114 in 23.3 overs.

The series decider will be played in Dhaka on 15 March.

Bangladesh are on the backfoot following the loss of quick wickets in Litton Das and Afif Hossain. They have a mountain to climb, and will need Towhid Hridoy (24*) to stay till the end. Skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz has joined Towhid at No.7.

BAN 96/5 (17 overs; Target 243 in 32 overs)

Good news! The rain has stopped and the match is set to resume shortly. Bangladesh's revised target will be 243, and they will need to get to that in a total of 32 overs. Bangladesh are currently 27/3 in 6.3 overs.

It wasn't raining earlier when the players walked off the field, and the covers were only on as a precautionary measure. However, it has started raining heavily in Dhaka, and we could be in for a significant delay.

OH NO! The umpires have deemed it unsafe to play at the moment with a thunderstorm approaching. Both the Bangladesh and Pakistan players walk off the field, and the covers have now come on at the pitch of the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

BAN 27/3 (6.3 overs; Target 275)

OUT! Shaheen Afridi strikes once again for Pakistan as he removes Najmul Hossain Shanto. Najmul is undone by the lack of bounce of the ball, which crashes onto the stumps. He has been cleaned up by Shaheen.

BAN 15/3 (5 overs; Target 275)

Right. Time for Bangladesh's run chase. Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Saif Hassan open the hosts' run chase, while Pakistan introduce Shaheen Afridi.

Saif is off the mark with a single, after getting an outside edge towards third man. That's the only run from the over. A good start from Pakistan.

BAN 1/0 (1 over; Target 275)

INNINGS BREAK! Pakistan have posted a total of 274 on the board after being asked to bat first. This is a significant improvement from the first ODI, and especially Maaz Sadaqat (75) and Salman Ali Agha (64) played their bit with the bat.

Mohammad Rizwan also played his part, scoring 44 runs. Bangladesh need 275 runs to win. The chase will begin shortly, so stay tuned!

OUT! Pakistan have lost Faheem Ashraf for 14 runs. Faheem was Pakistan's top-scorer in the first ODI, but he is unable to make a similar kind of impact this time around. The best part for Pakistan, however, is the way how their top and middle-order batters scored majority of the runs today.

PAK 273/9 (47 overs)

FIFTY! Salman Ali Agha has got to a fine half-century as he and Mohammad Rizwan rebuild for Pakistan. It is a run-a-ball fifty for Salman, and Pakistan will be looking to post a total in excess of 300.

PAK 211/3 (35.5 overs)

Nahid Rana continues. There's an appeal for LBW against Mohammad Rizwan, but the umpire says not out. Bangladesh don't review this decision, though. It seems like height could have been a big factor in the umpire's not put decision.

PAK 139/3 (24 overs)

So Pakistan have two new batters in Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha. These two batters have a task at hand, and that is to revive the Pakistan innings. The visitors were cruising at one stage, but they have their task cut out following the loss of three quick wickets.

PAK 131/3 (22 overs)

OUT! Pakistan had got off to a strong start in this match, but now they seem to be in a spot of bother. They have lost three quick wickets, and the latest to depart is Shamy Hussain. He is caught by Mustafizur Rahman at third man.

PAK 123/3 (20 overs)

Shamyl Hussain is Pakistan's new batter, and he is off the mark with a couple of runs. The Men in Green will be hoping for another good partnership, this time between Sahibzada Farhan and Shamyl Hussain.

PAK 116/1 (16 overs)

OUT! Bangladesh finally have their first wicket. It is the skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz who strikes as he removes Maaz Sadaqat for 75. Sadaqat was looking to play the scoop shot after going down on his knee, but only manages to lob the ball up towards wicketkeeper Litton Das.

PAK 103/1 (13 overs)

Bangladesh are in desperate need for a breakthrough in Dhaka. Skipper Mehidy Hassan Miraz brings himself into the attack to bowl his off-spin. He goes for eight runs in his first over, with Maaz Sadaqat collecting a boundary.

FIFTY! What a fine half-century from Maaz Sadaqat. This has been a brilliant comeback from the opener after being dismissed for just 18 runs in the first ODI. Sadaqat gets to the milestone in 31 balls.

Nahid Rana continues. Sahibzada Farhan is given out, but the Pakistan opener reviews. That was a good call from Farhan, as the decision is overturned with the ball flying over the middle stump. Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat bring up their 50-run stand.

A change of bowling as Nahid Rana is introduced. However, his introduction doesn't change Bangladesh's fortunes as Sadaqat punishes Rana for a six, clearing long-off. Ten runs from Rana's first over.

Remember, Nahid Rana was the star with the ball for Bangladesh in the first ODI on Wednesday, as he registered figures of 5/24. Can he do something similar today?

PAK 45/0 (5 overs)

Taskin Ahmed endures an expensive second over, conceding 16 runs from it. Maaz Sadaqat has surged to 23 runs from just nine balls and he looks in good touch. He is playing T20-like cricket, and having said that, he has just slammed three maximums in the latest over.

PAK 30/0 (3 overs)

Pakistan are off to a confident start in their innings after being asked to bat by Bangladesh. Both the openers in Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat are looking quite good early on.

Pakistan will need Farhan especially to play aggressively as the match progresses, and most importantly hope they don't collapse like they did two days ago.

PAK 14/0 (2 overs)

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd ODI that will take place in Dhaka. Bangladesh won the toss and will field first. The hosts are aiming to seal the series after winning the first ODI by eight wickets.

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