Pakistan's young batter, Maaz Sadaqat, made history with a magnificent performance in the second ODI against Bangladesh. In this match, played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka , the 20-year-old Sadaqat excelled with both bat and ball.
Thanks to his brilliant innings and a haul of three wickets, the Pakistan national cricket team defeated the Bangladesh national cricket team by 128 runs, thereby leveling the series.
Maaz Sadaqat's Rapid Innings Gives Pakistan a Strong Start
Playing in only the second ODI of his career, Maaz Sadaqat provided the team with a blistering start. He shared a magnificent 103-run partnership with Sahibzada Farhan. Sadaqat scored 75 runs off just 46 balls, an innings that included 6 fours and 5 sixes. This aggressive knock helped propel Pakistan toward a formidable total.
Excelling with the Ball as Well
Following his exploits with the bat, Sadaqat delivered an equally impressive performance with the ball. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi handed him the ball on a spin-friendly pitch, and he made the most of the opportunity. He claimed 3 wickets for 23 runs across 5 overs. Sadaqat made a significant contribution by dismissing key players: Litton Das, Afif Hossain, and Rishad Hossain.
Chris Gayle's 24-Year-Old Record Broken
With this performance, Maaz Sadaqat also etched a unique record to his name. He became the youngest player in the world to score a half-century and take three wickets in a single ODI match against Bangladesh. Previously, this record was held by Chris Gayle, a milestone that had stood unchallenged for nearly 24 years.
A Pivotal Contribution to Pakistan's Resounding Victory
Thanks to Sadaqat's brilliant innings, Pakistan posted a total of 274 runs while batting first. During this innings, Salman Ali Agha also played a crucial knock, scoring 64 runs off 62 balls. Due to rain interruptions, the match was reduced to 32 overs. However, the Bangladesh team was bundled out for a mere 114 runs, allowing Pakistan to secure a resounding 128-run victory.