Dhaka, March 14: The third and final ODI match of the series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is set to take place on Sunday at the Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium. Pakistan secured a convincing victory in the second ODI, winning by 128 runs, while Bangladesh claimed the first match by 8 wickets.
In the second ODI, Maz Sadakat’s performance stood out for Pakistan. He scored a powerful 75 runs off just 46 balls and took 3 wickets for only 23 runs. Salman Agha also contributed with a half-century, scoring 64 runs from 62 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan added 44 runs to the total.
Despite a strong start, Pakistan lost wickets in quick succession towards the end. They lost their last 7 wickets for just 43 runs. Captain Shaheen Afridi was in excellent form, taking 2 wickets for 22 runs, while Haris Rauf claimed 3 wickets.
On the other hand, Bangladesh’s batting order collapsed like a house of cards in the second ODI. Chasing a target of 243 runs, they were all out for just 114 runs. Tanjid Hasan, Saif Hasan, and Shanto had disappointing performances. Liton Das failed to convert a good start into a substantial innings. Bangladesh will hope for better performances from their batsmen in this crucial match. On the bowling front, Rishad Hussain took 3 wickets, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed 2.
The pitch at Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium generally favors bowlers. In the first two ODIs, the ball has been seen sticking to the bat. The average score in the first innings here is 218 runs, while the average score in the second innings is 186 runs. In their previous 41 ODIs against each other, Pakistan has won 35 matches, with Bangladesh securing victories in only 6. Pakistan aims to maintain this impressive record in the third ODI.
Similar to the first two ODIs, there is a possibility of rain in the third ODI. According to AccuWeather, heavy rain is expected during the day, with dark clouds looming over the field for most of the time. The maximum temperature is forecasted to be 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to be 21 degrees Celsius.
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