Pakistan Take 1-0 Lead in Lahore
Pakistan kicked off their T20I series against Bangladesh with a commanding 37-run win in the first match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Hasan Ali stole the show with career-best figures of 5 for 30 in his return to international T20 cricket after a year. This match marked a solid return for the Pakistan cricket team, who are looking to fine-tune their squad ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
Salman, Shadab, and Nawaz Lead Strong Batting Display
After losing openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman early, Mohammad Haris sparked a recovery with 31 off 18 balls. Captain Agha Salman top-scored with a fluent 56, while Mohammad Nawaz smashed 44 off just 22 deliveries. Shadab Khan, in an impressive all-round performance, added 48 runs at the death, helping Pakistan post 201 for 7.
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Hasan Ali Wrecks Bangladesh’s Chase
Bangladesh’s chase was derailed early as Hasan Ali removed both openers. He returned at the death to dismiss Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan, and Shoriful Islam, completing his five-wicket haul. Shadab Khan also contributed with the ball, claiming 2 for 26.
Though Litton Das scored 48 and Jaker Ali hit 36 off 21, Bangladesh folded for 164. Shoriful Islam, who earlier took his 50th T20I wicket, couldn’t stop Pakistan’s victory surge.
What’s Next in the Series?
Cricket fans can follow the T20I series schedule on the PCB official site or download match highlights from popular sports platforms. Pakistan vs Bangladesh live scores, fantasy cricket updates, and player stats like Shadab Khan’s T20 record are also available on ICC and Cricinfo profiles.
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