WATCH: How Bangladesh’s players win hearts even after Ish Sodhi’s ‘non-striker runout’ against New Zealand in 2nd ODI

New Zealand and Bangladesh clashed against each other in the 2nd ODI match at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday, September 23. The first match between the two nations was washed out due to rain. The ongoing series will help both teams to get prepared for the upcoming ODI World Cup which is set to be hosted by India on October 5.

Meanwhile, a shocking incident took place during the 1st innings when New Zealand‘s Ish Sodhi was given a reprieve after a non-striker run-out. The dismissal, where a bowler runs out the non-striker if they leave the crease before the ball is bowled, is often a subject of controversy. 

The incident took place on the third ball of the 46th over, when Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud halted in his run-up and knocked off the bails, with Sodhi already out of his crease. However, what set this incident apart was Bangladesh’s decision to withdraw the appeal and allow Sodhi to continue his innings. 

Watch the video here:

https://twitter.com/ronny_6900/status/1705545786308846033

Brilliant gesture by Bangladesh players

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das and Mahmud won many hearts on the internet by showing a heartwarming gesture. This sportsmanship gesture resonated with fans worldwide and was quickly appreciated by a lot of fans. It showcased the spirit of fair play and respect for the game, reminding us that cricket is not just about winning but also about upholding its values.

Talking about the match, the Blackcaps won the toss and opted to bat first, however, they were able to score only 254 runs after the loss of 10 wickets. Tom Blundell was the highest-scorer as he played a knock of 68 runs. Khaled Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan picked up 3 wickets each for Bangladesh. 

Chasing the target, Bangladesh also faced difficulty and lost wickets at the crucial stage of the match. Tamim Iqbal departed after scoring 44 runs as he failed to convert the start into a big one. Bangladesh are 136 for 6 wickets at the moment this article was written.