The third and final match of the T20 series between Bangladesh and Pakistan took place on Thursday, July 24, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Although Pakistan secured a commanding 74-run win in the match, they lost the three-match series 2-1.
Pakistan Sets Strong Total After Batting First
After winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bowl first. Pakistan made the most of the opportunity, posting a solid total of 178 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Sahibzada Farhan played a brilliant knock of 63 runs, while Hasan Nawaz added 33, and Mohammad Nawaz contributed 27 runs to the scoreboard.
Bangladesh’s bowling attack tried to keep things under control. Taskin Ahmed led the charge with 3 wickets, while Nasum Ahmed claimed 2. Shoriful Islam and Mohammad Saifuddin chipped in with a wicket each.
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Bangladesh Crumbles Under Pressure in the Chase
In reply, Bangladesh’s batting order collapsed under the pressure of chasing 179. They were bowled out for just 104 runs in 16.4 overs, giving Pakistan a massive 74-run win. Only Mohammad Saifuddin showed some resistance, scoring 35 runs, while other batters struggled badly. Tanjid Hasan Sakib (0), Liton Das (8), and Zaker Ali (1) failed to make any impact.
Pakistan’s bowlers were exceptional, led by Salman Mirza, who took 3 wickets for 20 runs in his 4 overs. Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz grabbed 2 wickets each, while Ahmed Daniyal, Salman Ali Agha, and Hussain Talat took one apiece.
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Despite this dominant performance, Pakistan lost the series 2-1, with Bangladesh having won the first two encounters.
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