By The second T20I between Pakistan and Bangladesh has turned into a nightmare for the visitors, as their top order completely collapsed, leaving them at 47/7 after 12 overs in a chase of 134. Six of Pakistan’s top batters failed to reach double figures, continuing a string of underwhelming performances in the series.
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Pakistan had restricted Bangladesh to a modest total of 133, but their own innings got off to a disastrous start. The top six batters could only manage a combined 30 runs, as Bangladesh’s bowlers kept relentless pressure with both pace and spin.
Pakistan Batting – 12 Overs, 47/7
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | c Litton b Shoriful |
| Saim Ayub | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | run out (Rishad/Litton) |
| Mohammad Haris | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | c Litton b Shoriful |
| Salman Agha (c) | 9 | 23 | 0 | 0 | c Hridoy b Mahedi |
| Hasan Nawaz | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | c Litton b Tanzim |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | c Litton b Tanzim |
| Khushdil Shah | 13 | 18 | 1 | 0 | lbw b Mahedi |
| Faheem Ashraf | 13* | 10 | 1 | 1 | not out |
| Abbas Afridi | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | not out |
Extras: 3 | Total: 47/7 (12 overs)
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Bangladesh Bowlers Shine
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Shoriful Islam | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2.66 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2.00 |
| Rishad Hossain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 |
Bangladesh’s attack was well-balanced, with Shoriful Islam and Tanzim Hasan Sakib dismantling the top order early. Mahedi Hasan, with two vital wickets, ensured Pakistan’s collapse deepened before the halfway mark.
Situation Summary
Chasing 134, Pakistan still need 87 runs off 48 balls, with just three wickets in hand. Faheem Ashraf is holding on with a fighting 13* off 10, but the lower order now faces a steep task in turning this match around.
With both matches in the series highlighting Pakistan’s struggles with the bat, the focus now shifts to whether their tail can produce a miracle, or if Bangladesh will level the series in dominant style.
