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Salman Ali Agha Bizzare Runout in BAN vs PAK 2nd ODI (X.com/XReplaysPCT)
A bizarre moment occurred during the ongoing 2nd ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh on Friday at the Sher-E-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur, when Salman Ali Agha was controversially caught in a run-out by Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
The Pakistan batter was visibly angry as he departed the crease for 64 off 62 balls, throwing his gloves and helmet on the ground in great displeasure.
Why was Salman Ali Agha given out in the 2nd ODI between PAK vs BAN?
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 captain, Salman Ali Agha, was at the non-striker’s end in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when his batting partner Mohammad Rizwan defended the ball back towards the bowler’s end. The ball gently bounced off Agha, while the bowler, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, crashed into him.
Miraz quickly collected it and underarm threw at the stumps. With Agha still outside the crease, the decision went upstairs. The third umpire ruled the ball was live, confirming the run-out.
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What seemed like an innocent moment for a fraction of a second, the run-out turned into a never-before-seen dismissal. It is worth noting that Salman Agha was in a pickle, meaning he was stuck in a tricky situation with no immediate solution.
The Pakistan batter was at least a foot outside the popping crease, attempting to take a run. Moreover, when Mehidy Hasan picked up the ball, Agha consciously helped him, instead of returning to his crease and making an effort to save his wicket.
However, as opposed to it, if Salman Agha had resisted in any manner, match officials would have declared him out regardless, under the Law 37 (Obstructing the field).
What is ICC's rule for obstructing the field?
Obstructing the field refers to a batter intentionally obstructing the fielding side’s attempts to field the ball without their consent while the ball is in play. This intentional interference could manifest in various ways, such as physically obstructing a fielder, altering the ball’s direction, or impeding a potential run-out by preventing a fielder’s throw from hitting the stumps.
A batter is also declared out obstructing the field if the ball is in play and without the consent of a fielder, he/she uses the bat or any part of his/her body to return the ball to any fielder.
Previously, handling the ball was a different type of dismissal, but it was removed and included under the ‘obstructing the field’ category.
Was Salman Agha's run-out right or not?
Notably, the Pakistan vice-captain tried to help the bowler by bending down to give him the ball, rather than rushing back to his crease. And, the Bangladesh star showed remarkable game awareness and hit the stumps as the Pakistan batter remained outside the crease.
While Salman Ali Agha’s run-out might have raised fresh controversy, the dismissal was apparently fair according to the ICC rule book.
Pakistan eye series leveller
After an embarrassing eight-wicket defeat in the opening ODI, Pakistan eye a comeback in the second match of the series. With that intention, they started strongly, as openers Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat stitched a partnership of 103 runs.
Meanwhile, Sadaqat went on to score 75 runs. Agha and Rizwan brought stability to the middle order, but after Agha departed for 64 runs, wickets fell like a house of cards. Rizwan too departed for 44 runs. They were put under pressure, eventually bundling at 274 all out.
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