Will PAK vs BAN 2nd ODI Be Abandoned (Source: AFP)
The 2nd ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been interrupted due to rain at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. The match was stopped due to heavy winds and drizzle in the seventh over of the 2nd innings.
Notably, Pakistan, batting first, put 274 runs on the board. In reply, Pakistan got off to the perfect start as they reduced the hosts to 27/3 after 6.3 overs. However, heavy winds forced the umpires to halt the play, which didn't go well with Pakistan players.
A report from CREX also mentioned that it was lightning that first forced the umpires to stop the play to ensure players' safety.
Shaheen Afridi And Co Angry With Umpire
Pakistan were in total control of the game and a win is must for the Shaheen Afridi-led side as they trail the series 0-1. However, the Men in Green were unhappy after umpire stopped play as they felt the ground was fit enough for more overs and the rain had not intensified enough.
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Nonetheless, fans are worried about the weather conditions in Mirpur and this article will shed light on the weather forecast of Mirpur for the next coming hours and will rain abandon the 2nd ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh?
Mirpur weather report for PAK vs BAN
According to accuweather, there isn't much rain predicted. Cloud cover is around 98% and heavy winds are rightly predicted as well. However, Pakistan fans should be happy because rain won't last for long and the play will resume soon.
However, latest visuals doesn't look nice from Mirpur, because the city is witnessing hailstorm at the moment.
There were showers expected in the first ODI as well but the game saw no interruptions. Rain delay in Mirpur is unusual, which is why Pakistani stars were more upset because it was just a light rain and more of a strong wind that forced the umpires to stop play.
At the time of writing this article, the ground is covered and the players are out of the field waiting for the rain to stop. The winds are also blowing at 22 km/h.
So to answer everyone's query, the match will not be abandoned and the players will soon be back on the pitch.
Pakistan Desperate For A Win
In the 1st ODI, Pakistan suffered humiliation as they were tumbled for just 114 runs. In reply, Bangladesh showed how its done and chased down the target in just 16 overs. The Men in Green suffered heavy backlash for their performance and there were even demands of major overhaul in the team.
However, in the 2nd ODI, the Men in Green bounced back and played like champions. Shaheen Afridi led from front and showed the zeal to level the series 1-1.
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