Heavy Rain Stops BAN Vs AUS 2nd ODI; Dhaka Weather Update

Rain interrupts BAN Vs AUS 2nd ODI [Source: AFP]

Just like the first ODI match, Bangladesh dominated the proceedings against Australia in the second ODI in Mirpur, Dhaka. On a surface that assisted the bowlers, the Bangladesh pacers ran riot as the visitors struggled to score runs, and threatened to be dismissed cheaply.

The weather was gloomy and the pacers took advantage of the situation as Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed dismantled the Australian batters as the visitors entered an unwanted batting list after an initial collapse. However, just when the Tigers were on top, the rain god decided to show up and interrupt the contest.

Dhaka weather update for BAN Vs AUS 2nd ODI

According to Accuweather, there was a 20 percent chance of rain during the Bangladesh vs Australia second ODI and the predictions came true as heavy rain arrived during the contest, and the players had to walk off the field.

The entire square region was covered, but the Dhaka weather report suggested that it was a passing shower, and not many overs would be lost during the course of the match. Once the rain passes by, there will be a sunny period in the evening, and the contest will go ahead smoothly.

Currently, the rain probability is on the higher side, but as time progresses, the rain intensity will reduce, and by 6 PM, the probability of precipitation will only be around 15 percent.

Sher-e-Bangla Stadium's drainage system

The Shere-Bangla National Stadium has one of the best drainage facilities in Asia. The stadium is Bangladesh’s best cricketing venue, and the organizers have maintained it well. The venue has an advanced and highly regarded drainage system, which can clear heavy rainfall within an hour.

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Extensive pipe work was laid down to quickly route the water away from the surface. According to a report from ESPNCricinfo, the outfield features a precisely designed gradient with a difference of 29 inches from the wicket to the boundary, which naturally channels water into the drainage networks.

Hence, if and when the rain stops, the ground staff would need an hour (at max) to drain the water out, and the game can accordingly resume on time.

Australia in trouble as Bangladesh bowlers run riot

For the first time since 2005, Australia lost an ODI match against Bangladesh a couple of days ago. The Kangaroos were outplayed, but they were expected to make a comeback in the second ODI.

The same case was repeated in the second ODI as the side lost its first three wickets for the score of zero. The fourth wicket fell for 25 as the Aussies were pushed on the back foot.

There was a brief partnership for the fifth wicket before the team lost two more wickets in succession. However, Marnus Labuschagne and Xavier Bartlett scored valiant fifties, as the team somehow raced to 187/8 before rain arrived and spoiled Bangladesh’s party.

If Australia loses the second ODI, this would be the first time that Bangladesh has triumphed in a series over them. The odds are in their favour as the Bangladesh bowlers are on the verge of dismissing the Aussie batters for a low score.

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