The second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Dhaka produced a tense moment that quickly became the talking point of the match. Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha was involved in a controversial run-out by Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, a dismissal that led to heated exchanges on the field.

Pakistan eventually won the match by 128 runs through the DLS method, levelling the three-match series. However, the dramatic run-out and Agha’s angry reaction overshadowed much of the contest.

The incident took place while Agha was batting confidently after scoring 64 runs off 62 balls. Standing at the non-striker’s end, he moved out of his crease when Mohammad Rizwan drove the ball back toward him off Mehidy’s bowling. As Agha attempted to return the ball, Mehidy reached it first and quickly broke the stumps, catching the Pakistan batter outside his crease.

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Agha, visibly frustrated by the dismissal, reacted angrily and threw his helmet and gloves before walking back to the pavilion.

Agha reflects on controversial dismissal

After the match, the Pakistan T20I captain addressed reporters and explained that he believed the ball had effectively become dead when it struck his pad and bat. He shared, "I think sportsman spirit has to be there. He stated that he was just trying to give the ball back to Mehidy, considering it was likely called dead."

"What he has done is in the law. I think if he thinks it's right, it's right, but from my perspective, I would have done it differently. I would have gone for sportsman's spirit. We haven't done this type of thing previously, we would never do that in the future as well," he continued.

“Actually, the ball hit on my pad and then my bat. So I thought he can't get me run-out now, because the ball already hit on my pad and my bat. I was just trying to give him the ball back. I was not looking for the run or anything like that, but he already decided to make the run-out,” he added.

Heated exchange and aftermath

The dismissal sparked tension on the field, with Agha seen arguing with Bangladesh players, including Litton Das. Reflecting on the moment later, he admitted his reaction was emotional.

“It was just heat-of-the-moment kind of stuff. If you ask me what I would have done, I would have done things differently. But it was everything, whatever happened after that, it was in the moment,” said Agha.

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Speaking about his exchange with Litton Das, Agha said that he could barely recall the details of the argument. He said, “I can't remember what I was saying, and I can't remember what he was saying. I'm sure I wasn't saying nice things, and I'm sure he wasn't saying nice stuff as well. But it was just the heat of the moment, so we are fine.”

When asked if he had spoken to Mehidy after the match, Agha responded, "I haven't yet, but don't worry, I'll find him."

With the series now level, Pakistan and Bangladesh will face each other in the deciding third ODI on Sunday, March 15.