Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 128 runs in the second One-Day International to level the three-match series 1–1 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.

Chasing a revised target of 243 runs in 32 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, Bangladesh were bowled out for just 114 in the 24th over as Pakistan’s bowlers dominated the contest.

Earlier, after winning the toss and electing to field, Bangladesh dismissed Pakistan for 274 in 47.3 overs.

Muaz Sadaqat top-scored with a brisk 75 off 46 balls, anchoring Pakistan’s innings. Captain Salman Ali Agha contributed 64, while Mohammad Rizwan added 44 and Sahibzada Farhan made 31.

In the lower order, Faheem Ashraf scored 14 runs and Shamyl Hussain chipped in with six. For Bangladesh, Rishad Hossain was the most successful bowler with three wickets, while captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz took two.

Rain interrupted the match, forcing officials to revise Bangladesh’s target to 243 runs from 32 overs under the DLS method. However, the hosts struggled against Pakistan’s pace attack and were bundled out cheaply.

For Pakistan, Muaz Sadaqat and Haris Rauf claimed three wickets each, while skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up two.

At the toss, Miraz had said Bangladesh opted to bowl first to maintain momentum after their victory in the opening match. Afridi noted that Pakistan’s batters were determined to correct their earlier shortcomings. He also confirmed one change in the playing XI, with Rauf replacing Abrar Ahmed.

Bangladesh had taken an early lead in the series after defeating Pakistan by eight wickets in the first ODI.

With Friday’s win, Pakistan levelled the contest 1–1, setting up a decisive third and final match on Sunday.